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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
The British Won.

London, Jan. 3.--The war office has re-
ceiyed the following from Cape Town:
Col. Pitcher reports through the officer
commanding at Orange river: II have com
pletely defeated a hostile command at
the Sunnyside lager this day (Jan. y =,
taking the laager and 40 prisoners, besides
the killed and wounded. Our casualties
are two priyates killed and Lieut. Adie
wounded. am camped at Dover farm, 20
miles northwest of Belmont, and 10 miles
from Sunnyside."
The success of Gen. French's column is
at length confirmed officially at the war
office III dispatch from Cape Town Mon
day, Jan. /, as follows
french reports from Coleskoop by he
lio9rapn as follows: Leaving at Rensburg.
! holding the enemy in front, half of the
First Suitolks and a section OF the Royal
Horse artillery, started thence at in
the afternoon, Dee 81, taking with me
five squadrons of cavalry, half of the Sec
ond Berks, 80 mounted infantry, infantry
carried in wagons, and 10 guns. | halted
Tor four hours at .1a4dors farm and in the
morning occupied the kopje overlooking
and westward of Colesburg
The enemy's outposts were taken com
pIotely by surprise. At daylight We
shelled the laager and enfaded the right
OF the enemy's position. The artiuery fire
i'll reply was hot from l5-pounder, using
royal laboratory ammunition, and other
guns. We silenced the guns of the enc
mys right flank, demonstrating with lae
cavalry and guns to the north of Coles
burg, toward the junction, where a strong
laager OF the enemy was holding a hill
position southeast OF ColesDurg as far as
the junction. Our position cuts off the
line Of retreat via the road and bridge.
Some thousands OF Beers, wan two guns,
are reported to be retreating toward Nor
valspont. All of Remington's scouts pro
ceeded toward Achterland yesterday
morning. The casualties were slight;
about three killed and few wounded.
Details later"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
70 PREVENT Instruction.
IN CAPE COLONY LOCALITY
The English Organize Into Home
Cuards-The Beers Are Trying to
wreck Trains-Sman Skirmis
Take Place.

Cape Town, Jan. 2.-'The colonial au-
thorities are using every precaution to pre-
vent an instruction ON the part OF dis
loyal Dutch in Cape Colony, and to sup
nress rising if one should occur. Every
where the British colonists are being or
ganized into home guards, drilled, armed
and ready to act in their respective locali-
The theory is that the British home-stay-
ing colonials should be fully prepared to
cone with the Dutch colonials without the
aid of regulars.
The alertness Of the British makes unit
ed action on the part OF the pro-BOer resi-
dents difficult. Unable to act openly, they
slip away singly or in small groups to join
the enemy's forces. The authorities have
been informed OF many centers of agita-
ton. which it is considered undesirable TO
particularize, but there Is nothing like con
certed action over the wide districts
The case of Mr.. Michan, solicitor to the
DeBeers Company, who is accused OF tred-
son, acquires increased Importance, as he
has been transferred from the custody of
the civil authorities here TO the military
authorities at DeAar. las high position
causes the Dutch to watch his case keenly.
Parties of Beers have been operating
some 70 miles south OF Lord Methuen 5
position. Beers appeared on Christmas
day near the railway about 20 miles south
of DeAar. A force of the duke OF High
burg's own volunteers prepared to engage
them, but the enemy retired.
Another party fired into a British patrol
camp during the night OF Wednesday, Dec.
d. This was near Victoria road. An at
tempt was made not far from that point
to damage the railway. One man was
caught in the act and shot,
A similar attempt was made between
Multiersoletie and Klapmuts, but the
would-be wreckers escaped Like attempts
are reported from several other points.
Evidently small parties OF Beers or Dutch
coonials have been trying to interrupt
the movement of trains, but thus tar they
have been batfied by the elaborate British
patrolling.
In one case patrol Of regulars fired on
a patrol of colonials. The latter We're
wearing broad brimmed hats and were
mistaken by the British for Beers. No
casualties occurred, but in consequence OF
the incident an order has been issued re-
curing all classes OF troops to wear he'll
NETS.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Suffering From Paresis.

New York, Dec. 30.-A special to the
World from Boston says:
Congressman Boutelle is now in the hos
pital for the insane at Waverley, seven
miles out of Boston. When he was brought
to Boston last Monday night it was the
intention of the attending doctors to place
him in the Claiming sanitarium at Brook
line, private institution. He was refused
admittance there, the inference being that
his case was a more desperate one than
the management cared to be responsible
for. From thoroughly reliable source it
was reported that the congressman is suf-
fering from paresis.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
THE BRITISH ARE ACTIVE.
CAPTURED AS A BRITISH PRIZE.
German steamer Bundearath Was
lowed Into Durham Harbor-Ham-
burg IL stirred Up--The Owners OF
the Vessel Protest.

Lourenzo Marquee, Jan 1.-The steam
er Bundesrath, belonging to the German
East African line, has been captured as a
prize and taken to Durham. The Bundles.
rath arrived here from Mozambique. The
German steamer Bundesrath of 1919 tons
sailed from Hamburg November s for
Tanga, East Africa
Hamburg, Jan. 1.-The directors of the
German East Africa line have received
news of the arrest of the Imperial mail
steamer Bundesrath. The commander of
the Port of Durham refused an cxplana
ton of the cause of the seizure. 1t is
declared here that there was no contra
band of war on board and when applica-
ton was made to the German foreign
office the latter Immediately promised in
deposition with the British government.
The seizure of the hlndesrath was re-
terred to at a meeting OF merchants held
here today. After speech by Adolph
Noermann, president of the Hamburg
chamber of commerce, dealing with the
great progress OF the German empire dur
ing the closing century, Herr Reiffe,
speaking in behalf of the firms trading
with South Africa, asked whether the
chamber was doing all that was neces-
sary for the protection OF German trade
in that part of the world. German com
mcrce, he asserted, had already suffered
detriment through the war in South AT
ricl, and now came the seizure of u Ger
man steamer by British warship.
herr Woermann replied that the cham
Der OF commerce had already considered
the question of representations with the
/ view OF taking action in the matter.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06

LONDON, Jan. 4.--There is a deepen
ing sense of anxiety respecting Lady
smith, whence the most disheartening re-
ports Of the prevalence of sickness are re-
ceiyed. Gen. White reported list vi
nearly 20 deaths in one day from enterie
fever and dysentery, and 10 serious cases
in the hospital. DIR. jameson has all the
work he can do in that fever nest. 1t is
evident that the garrison cannot hold
out long and that Sir Redvers Butler Will
not allow many days to pass without
striking a blow. Transports with fresh
battalions and batteries arrived at Dur
ban yesterday, and within As hours Sir
Redyers ought to be in readiness for a
supreme effort. The Boer line of defense
is now described as l6 miles in length
having been extended up and down the
Tugela in order to prevent a turning
movement. There are many dispatches OF
minor interest from Gen. Buffers camp
this morning, but no details indicating
the direction of the next attack.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Hutton Traffic Is stopped.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. IA large number
of buttons on which was inscribed the
words "Victory to the Beers" both in
French and English, were recently seized
by the customs officers in Toronto and
forwarded to the department here. All
importations of the character mentioned
are declared to be seditious under the
customs act, and are therefore prohibited
The buttons We're being sent to Toronto
and Montreal people. They were made in
New Jersey.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
stockmnn Was Robbed.

Walzenburg, Col, Dec. 30.-W. j. Mil
sap, prominent stockman, was seized by
two men when about to enter the Klein
hotel and robbed of $4,000. The money
was mostly in his coat and vest pockets,
and these garments were torn from him.
No trace of the criminals has been found.
Mr.. Milsap was on his way to Mexico to
buy cattle
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Loss of Insurgents Heavy.

Manila, Jan. l-Colonel Lockett has
had second engagement with the IN
surgents northwest of Montalban, and by
brilliant charge drove the enemy from
their position. Only one American Off
Ger and five soldiers were wounded but
the loss of the insurgents was heavy Our
troops captured a number of rifles and
quantity of ammunition and provisions.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Ore From Asin.

Tacoma, Jan. lone hundred and
seyenty-one sacks of ore concentrates
were brought here on the City OF London
from the mines near Singapore, in the
Straits Settlement, for treatment in the
Tacoma smelter. This is the first ship
ment of ore from the Orient to an Ameri-
can smelter.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Railroads Win.

Washington, Jan. Attorney General
Griggs today returned to the interstate
commerce committee the transcript OF the
evidence taken at a hearing before the
commission last week in the matter OF
the new freight classification, with view
to action by the attorney general under
the antitrust law, if his judgment should
warrant the same.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06

New York, Dec. 80. - The gallery of
paintings collected by the late Judge Hill
ton is about to be sold at auction. 1t is
composed of nearly 200 paintings, mostly
by modern French artists, and is valued
at more than 100000. Among the mas
tiers represented are S. Meissonnier, Corot,
Daubigny, Gerome, Vibert, Makart, Mune-
kasy, Bougereau and Tssot
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Jim HiII's New Road.

Chicago Dec. 30.-On Dec. 81 the Sioux
City & Northern railroad, from Garretson,
S. d., to Sioux City, will pass from the
hands of the co-receiyers to the control
of the Great Northern railway. 1t is stat
ed that President j. j. Hill of the Great
Northern contemplates radical changes,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Dehts of MILLIONS Gone.

Chicago, Jan. Petitions in bank.
ruptcy to the number of 1894 were
filed with the clerk of the United States
district court in this city in 1899. The
total liabilities were $66,OOOO0O, and as
sets were estimated at $9,OO0,O0O The
latter is nominal, as considerable por-
ton of the assets were old book accounts
which proved valueless.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
To Keep ont the. Plague.

San Francisco, Dec. 30.-News of the
breaking out of the plague in Honolulu,
brought here by the transport Centennial,
has created some alarm among the state
and city officials, and every precaution IL
being taken to prevent the possible adj
mission of the disease into this city.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Getting More Pay.

Pittsburg, Jan. 3.-The wages of 25,O0O
men in Pittsburg have been advanced from
8 to 10 per cent, and in some cases even a
greater percentage. OF these $4,000 are
employed by the Carnegie Steel Company,
5000 by Jones & Laughlin, and about 5000
by the United States and National Glass
companies.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Civil war In New Guinea.

Victoria, B. O., Dec. 30.-News has been
received by the steamer Aaroangi of a
bloody civil war which has been raging
among the natives of Kiriwina, New GUM
ca. In the fighting the head chief was
defeated and IL villages in all were de-
stroyed, with heavy slaughter.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
New York broker nnnkrupt.

New York, Jan. l.--Stanley H. G.
Stewart, doing business as Stewart 4 Co,
bankers and brokers, No. 40 Wall street,
filed 4 petition in bankruptcy. The peti.
ton was sworn to by Mr.. Stewart on De-
eember IS in Washington, d. c.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
For Aiding the Beers.

Durham, Dec 30--A German farmer
named Stucke, and the Rev. Mr.. HarteS.
director of the Hanoverian missions in
Natal, have been arrested at Estcourt on
a charge of aiding the Beers. They both
claim the protection of Germany.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06

Miners in the Massillon, O., districts
think they ought to have ten per cent
Increase in wages. Will advocate de-
mand to that effect at their next con-
vention.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06

The National Building Trades COun-
Gil convenes at Milwaukee the Ssh Of
next month.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1900-01-06
Sir jaime. Paset Is Dead.

London, Jan. 1.-The death is an
nounced Oh Sir James Paget in his seth
year.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-06-16
ne wantea % Get crsalt.

A physiognomist would have said
after a glance at the young man with
the pink eyebrows that he was one to
push himself forward at every oppor-
tunity, and proof would have been at
hand to corroborate the diagnosis.
says the Chicago Chronicle. A lady
who boarded q Metropolitan Ell" car
found every seat taken, and the young
man was the first to offer her his. As
she bowed her acknowledgements he
looked more closely at her and quer-
led:
Aren't you Mrs. Stoclson Bonds ?"
eyes, SIR was the reply.
Husband has an Office on La Sale
street?"
eyes"
II thought so. I am one of the
clerical force in his office, you know"
"Wen?"
"oh, that's about al. One of the
clerical force, you know, and il il
comes handy you might tell your hus-
band that / gave up my seat to yon.
Everything goes when fellow is
looking for a step up and raise of
salary"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-06-16
FOR THE SUPERSTITIoUS.

An iron ring about the wrist will
give strength.
A leather string tied about the wrist
cures rheumatism.
When your eye quivers it is n sign
You are going TO cry about some
thing.
To wear one earring on the ear next
q weak eye will give good eyesight.
When your left eye jumps, it is a
sign that you are going to see some
trouble.
Plant watermelons when the Zodiac
points to the heart, as the best of the
melon is the heart.
If the fire pops with blowing noise.
1T is sign that there is going to be a
fuss in the family.
To see q butterfly, catch it and bite
of the head, you will have a new dress
the color Of the butterfly.
When your left nostril itches, it is
a sign that some man whom YOU have
never seen is coming to your house.
When your right nostril itches, some
woman whom you have never seen is
coming.
All things that grow out of the
ground, such as peas, corn, and the
like, must be planted in the increase of
the moon, from new to full; all things
that mature in the ground, like pota-
toes, must be planted in the decrease
or waste of the moon, from full to
new.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-06-16
FROM DISTANT PLACES.

OF the 3,7oo Chinese in New Zealand
only &c are females.
Nearly one-third OF the beer con-
sumed in the world is brewed in Ger
many.
1t is known from Arabian sources
that Egypt was once free from plague
for at least 500 years,
A return shows that during 1899
1882 natives emigrated from Ireland
nearly 5000 more than in the proceed
ing year.
Settlers in Siberia along the new
railroad are buying their agricultural
and other machinery in the United
States.
1t is generally supposed that paupers
have large families, but in Breslau,
Germany, 100 pauper families contain
only 12o children.
caid in Morocco who does not fur
nish the sultan's officer the expected
amount of tribute is promptly sent
to prison and his place disposed of by
auction to the highest bidder.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-06-16
Smaller Calling cards.

The big pocketbook has been re-
placed by the purse of gold mesh. net
ted silk and beads, suede and Jewels,
and the very long and unhandy broad
cardcase has given way TO the easily
carried case of convenient size and
weight. The change has necessitated
change in the size of visiting cards,
and these are smaller than they have
been for many years. A few years ago
misses not yet "out" used &C Is the
size of those now correct for their
mothers. Some of the new cards are
almost square, others just a tribe
longer than they are broad. With an
address in one corner and an at home
day in another there is not much fair
white space left upon which the indo-
lent woman can scrawl message i'm
stead of writing note, but these
small cards are very handy for the
little reticules and small cardcases.-
Detroit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-06-16

btr of big deals, and the Commuters.
Ci0ch club Acknowledges him the best
player in its membership.
; Tue other day he went downtown
and vent into a big State street hat
store to buy n new silk hat. A wise
clerk, one of those who is able to read
human nature at a glance, came to
wait on him.
"a silk hat? Certainly" said the
clerk, taking in the ministerial APP
pearnce of his customer. ''Now, here is
the style which most Of the ministers
are buying this spring. 1t seems to be
popular with all our leading clergy.
men,"
The man from the western suburb
smiled his slow, ministerial smile. He
put on the hat and stood before the
glass for moment. Then he turned
again to the clerk.
I 81 like that hat, personally" h.
said, shut I'm afraid my congregation
would think it was the devil of a.note
to see me flash dicer like that. They'd
tell me looked like four flush in
jackpot and hurt my feelings in all
sorts of ways. When we preachers
buy glad rags you know we always
have to think how the congregation
will like them. Can't you show me
something else?"
But the clerk told the manager he
felt suddenly faint, and asked to be ex-
cused for n few minutes. Since that
time he has been slow to jump at con-
illusions.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-06-16

lieve in the Observation-Disclosures
.the-child'' principle. The lad recently
reached his sixteenth birthday, and
he fittingly celebrated it by commit
ting some hagrantly vicious act, that
taxed his indulgent fathers patience
to the limit. Enraged, the father
peeled Off his coat and said, de-
terminedly:
Harry, promised you trouncing
fur good many yeers, and now I'm
a-goin' to give ye the darndest hidin'
boy ever got. Git ready"
There was quiet challenge in the
boys eye as he saw his father reach
for the long-neglected birch.
With an Impractical sweep the old
man laid on. Before he could repeat
the infliction, he found himself
grabbed by the collar, and he was
soon whirling about in the strong
arm embrace of his athletic young
son. Struggle as he would, the father
could not release himself, and he was
soon all points down on the floor OF
the kitchen.
Got 'nuff?" asked the young rascal.
'yes," gasped the father. 'Yes,
Marthy," he painted, you're right;
I've waited too gosh-danged long"
Mother and father haye no great
hopes for the boy, and they are seri-
ously thinking of allowing him TO
train for some athletic pursuit.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-06-16
ENJOYED LONG RUNS.

Jacob Lift has found most profita.
Die current seasons attraction in Der
Hur."
Two years ago Maude Adams gave
New York an entire season of "The
Little Minister
Joseph Jefferson presented Grip
Van Wrinkle" 140 consecutive perform
ances in 1871 at Booths theater, New
York.
"The Heart of Maryland" spent an
entire season at the Herald Square,
and Mrs. Carter was equally as sue
cessful with ''Zaza" at the Garrick,
where William Gillette is running the
season out.
From the protracted stay of "Er-
mimic" the Casino gained its reputa-
tion, and the operettas under the
management of the late John A. Nc
Caull' enjoyed favor of long stay
on that stage, and subsequently found
equal favor at Wallack's.
Early in 1860, when Edwin BootRvas
playing in New York, we had the first
instance of a remarkable run of clas-
sic plays. In 1864 Edwin Booth played
Hamlet" in New York 100 consecutive
times, one of the extraordinary rec
ords of America.
Denman. Thompson kept 'The Old
Homesteads for nearly two months at
the Academy of Music, and now that
enterPrising young manager, w. A.
Brady, has "Way Down East" at this
historic house with nearly 500 per-
formances credited in its favor. The
bucolic type of play seems to please
the grand army of patrons at this
theater, and 'Way Down East seems
to run on like the proverbiaL brook.
Among long runs that became ia.
nous in theatrical history was Rice's
production of "Adonis," with Henry
DiXey in the title role. It began at
the Bijou theater September 4, 1884,
and continued until April II, 1Ss6-6o3
times. The next longest run in the
next smallest theater in New York was
Hoyt's "a Trip to Chinatown" at the
Madison Square theater. 1t was pre-
sented November 9, 1891, and ran I'M
til january %, 1so3-604 times.
One of the earliest protracted en-
gagements in New York was the IA
nous spectacle, ''The Black Crook"
presented at Niblo's September IL,
1866, holding the stage until January
4, 1S6S-recording a total of 476 per
formances, says the New York Tele-
graph. Following this, at the Olympic
theater, was pantomime of s'Humpty
Dumpty." 1t was produced March 10,
1s6S, and it held the boards until May
Is, 1s69-4s3 consecutive perform
ances.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-06-16
WOMAN AT AUCTION.
Man Claiming 10 De Her Husband Ac-
cepts the Highest BID which
Was $40.

Galveston, Tex, is shocked and hui
inflated over the fact that the other
night white woman was sold like a
slave in resort in the western part of
the city. The man claiming to be.the
husband of the woman led her sobbing
into the room, she meanwhile piteously
appealing not to be sold. She was
placed on a stand and an ex-bartende1
acted as auctioneer. The first bid was
ten dollars, and the bidding was quite
spirited until it reached $40. This bid
was accepted and a bill of sale was
made out, the husband coolly pocket
ing the coin, less the auctioneer's COM
mission.
The purchaser, when he went to take
possession of his human chattel, was
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-06-16

piteously appealed to by the woman,
who said she did not want to be taken
by him, but he was obdurate, and after
she had short talk with him she
seemed resigned to her situation. She
is said to be foreigner and speaks but
little English.
The police are investigating the
matter, and as soon as the identity of
all the parties to the transaction is
established beyond doubt they will
be arrested and vigorously prosecuted.
The police have discovered that the
practice has been operated to some
extent, the transactions being confined
to a certain orpaniza tfon.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-06-16
Nracnroni Club.

The members of this club were one
time leaders of fashion in London, and
they were prominent for their eccen-
tricities of dress and manner. They al
ways had dish of macaroni, which
was then a novelty in England, upon
the table, and one of their most not
able peculiarities was the wearing of
a large knot of hair upon the back of
the head. When they held social sway
they set the face for fashions devo-
tees. Everything, from the costume
Of the clergy TO the music at public
entertainments, was a la macaroni.
They fiourished during the eighteenth
century.