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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10
IN AN ADVANTAGEOUS POSITION.
How Lord Roberts Army IL Posted
and Confronted.


London, March IA dispatch to the
Standard from Osfontein, dated Sum-
day, March 4, says:
lord Roberts army now occupies a
most advantageous position. The
sixth division, under Gen. Kelley-Ken-
ny, is posted on the right, and holds all
the kopjes for a distance Of five miles
south of the Modder. The seventh di-
vision, under Gen. Tucker, is in the
center, Immediately south Of the river,
and Gen. Coleville, with the ninth divi-
sion, is on the north bank. The cav
airy brigade, under Gen. French, is
posted on the left front, and the
mounted infantry, under Col. Ridley
Martyr. on the right front.
The country round consists of wide,
grassy plains, broken only by ridges
and isolated kopies. A body of the
enemy has taken up a position on one
of the latter, a %nat-topped hill to the
north of the river, five miles beyond
Gen. French, who to-day took out
horse artillery and shelled them. An
other fierce, 1000 strong, holds an iso-
lated group of kopjes south of the
Modder and in front of the British
mounted infantry. Their position is
surrounded on all sides by level plains,
over which the I:oers must make their
way in order to reach the river. As q
consequence their situation appears
precarious in the extreme.
H. LIE -. -, =. -RI ---l.
ton. Water is plentiful, supplies be-
ing obtainable not only from the river,
but also from numerous small springs.
The health and spirits of the troops
are excellent. The British cavalry and
mounted infantry have been reconnoi-
tering the enemy'spositions. There has
been little fighting.
The mobilization of 4 powerful fleet
began Yesterday evening at Torbay.
Fifteen battaleships arrived.
Boer Trekkins Temporarily stopped.
Osfontein. Saturday, March 3.-Gen.
French yesterday evening noticed a
body of Beers trekking northwest and
SEN a squadron last night to keep in
touch with them. This morning the
troopers were followed by about $50
Boers,wh advanced around a hill, but
who retired precipitately when the
British shelled them. The Beers then
opened 4 heavy fire with Maxins, and
also began firing from a kopje in the
center CT the position, with a long
range 15-pounder.
The Bocr trekking, in consequence
of Gen. French's movement wa
temporarily stopped.
What They Had to Encounter.
London, March 6.-The Times pub
fishes the following dispatch from
Ladysmith, dated March 2:
Until l had crossed the Tugela, I
did not realize the nature of the ground
and the system of the Boer rifle in
trenchments. How these final positions
were ever forced by $4,000 men seems
marvellous. 1t convinces me that the
British infantry is ~unequalled and that
the relief column accomplished an al
most superhuman task"
Extended Boer Front.
London, March Ga dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Osfontein, dated
Sunday, says:
The Boer front covers IS miles to
the south Of Modder River"
s~tormbere Evacuated.
SterkstrooIr, March 6.-Stormberg
was found evacuated when the British
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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10
To PAY

Washington, March 7.-Senator
Hoar, Tuesday. gave notice of an
amendment to the diplomatic appro-
pristion bill providing for the payment
Of $3.50, 900 to LiliuokaIani.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10
VIII Dine the Prairie's officers.

Rcuen, March 7.-Senator Wadding-
ton, representing Rouen, in the senate,
end president of the chamber of conf
merce of this city, will give a dinner.
March "A, in honor of the officers of
the United States auxiliary cruiser
Prairie. which brought the American
exhibits to France,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10
Returned to washinxton.

Washington, March 6.-The presi.
Dental party reached Washington
fr0m New York at 7:25 a. m. The re.
turn trip was without special inNi.
dent.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10

The proposition of the T. NJ. Roberts Sup
ply House, Minneapolis, Minn.,. found else
where in this issue, should be accepted at
once, by everyone. 81 big packets of garden
seeds for a few cents, and a fine knife free.
When you write them mention this. paper.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10

Charged to Account.-Father@"You're al
together too extravagant, sir. Now, what
did you pay for that suit you've on you?"
Son-"Oh, say, pop, you must think I'm .
chump."-Detroit Free Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10

She latter the proposaD-"You know
papa is lot rich" He (philosophically)-
'Oh, " |, I'd rather take his chances than
nine, Harlem Life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10

To Cure q Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10

Fortify Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10

Corr ) are about the only things that will
.ure a young man of the small boot habit
Elliott's Magazine.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10
FOR THE RELIEF OF MAFEKING.
4 British Force On the Road to Raise
the Siege OF the B~eleagured
Citv.

London, March 6, 5 a. m.-Mafeking
is to be relieved as soon as -the British
force new on the way from Kimberley
can raise the siege. This force is de-
scribed vaguely as strong" The
Kimberley light horse is mentioned'as
a component. In view of the fact that
the Kimberley light horse is" under the
control of the DeBeers' company. Lord
Roberts visit to Kimberley probably
had to do with an arrangement with
Ceciie Rhodes. to. use this company OF
troops.
Mr.. Rhodes and COL Kekewich have
had differences of policy, it appears,
which did not end with the relief of
Kimberley. What shall i do with
him." Col. kekewich is said to: have
wired. to Lord Roberts, who hall
humorously replied, according to a
story circulated at the club, put him
in chains"
Fresh intelligence as to what Lord
Roberts is doing has ceased again.
This silence is taken to mean that
something has happened or is about to
happen.
Boer raiders are uncommonly active
in the northwestern section of Cape
Colony, where they are stirring up the
Dutch. Martial law has consequently
been declared.
Mr.. Chamberlain's request for $500
additional Australian Dushmen is I'M
derstood to be explained by the fact
that the war Office requires this force
for the pursuit of ir%reconcilable Beers,
who, according to the intelligence de-
partment, have been quietly collecting
great quantities of ammunition and
stores in the mountain Businesses of
the Zoutpansberg district in the north
of the 'Transvaal, where they are pre-
pairing to carry on guerrilla warfare.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10
&. was 1t suieidef

Brakeman-The trainboy dropped dead in
the baggage car a few minutes ago..
Conductor-Poor fellow! Heart trouble,
"i don't think 30. He lad one of his
own cigars in his mouth at the time
Chicago Evening News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10
II Puri6es
the Blood.
Cures
All ErupfoD.
Eradicates
ScrofuIa.

TAKE.u, Auss.sess pOBbiN WiNDEk, md 8
= Of - sta3l ss.ach.s.ts, e.Isfali3
The msehins, WesSksr Wraopei and crstsd, % abou1
h0Ib. hi..AipPssd g fIstSas. lSta II fssisht III
cabinet work d ornamsntel. the sgvsn arsven and Gov.
e bling HAND CARVED snd hishlE eni.hsa. hsxins
Each nschine 10 carefully esstsd before leaviAl cur
factory. A AKLBA sale 70 ~ meens 4 nsE fftend md
EAT. EAR and USE: thsrsfoFs n on saera . ~
+ Fs%sHhssff!ff n; f E:1Ese s V f fS1l, ,sis ~. Nh. 3. e 3.
2 Nth s1s.ip:ston pstylses. g anS Point II e. ":
machin4 On eempleees g. -
QUE SPRING CAfALoGUE Of 1teeo ilusef.tsd
pays part ct sxpre1 charEuL and vii b refunded o.
receipt Of hnt order. This oasalo9no quotes WholasalO
Eseahlishoa JOHN II. 0MYTM Q
lS7. 16os1oo W. MsAissn y,
0edsr b. this No. II Il. CHICAGO. M,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10
To Make One Job Of 1t.

London. March S.-Spencer Wilk;n
son. in the Morning Post Wednesday,
confines his review of the military stu
alton to a mere record of events, and
concludes af follows:
st almost seems as though Lore
Roberts wished to let the Beers assem-
bic as much of their army as they can
before beginning to try conclusions
with them.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10
Stormber9 Evacuated,

Sterkstroor, March 6.-Stormberg
was found evacuated when the British
entered last night.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-03-10
From tn9o Factory to USER.
lone 0eoHf 0uv

pDoyII OUt
HIeH AlM MELBA
sswtssAsehfle has -
Uamts, necessary Attach
ments and Aocsaoorioa
With choice Of oak q val.
nut eabdA1k- ~Isfurniahed
with tho latase improved
! ATTTrQ9M1hnTTI4 SELF 1H4
TIE By movement
the shpttlo 10 threaded
feady Ter ssryica. The
~ A.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
DIRT IN WAILUKU.
The Bay of Hilo Being Filled With
Distractions.

1t is not so very long ago since the Her
aid listened to complaint from a citi-
zen regarding the filling up of the harbor
by Japanese fishermen who use small
stones in sinking their bait. AS fifty or
sixty fishermen go out from shore every
night, and as each boat carries several
hundred stones for the purpose mention
ed, the quantity thrown into the bay dur
ing the year is considerable. Now the
complaint arises from different source.
The extension of Bridge street on the
Puueo side of the Wailuku is necessary on
account of the bridge. The Road
Board, in order to save expense, is hav-
ing the dirt for a block or more, and
amounting to many thousand cubic yards,
sluiced into the Waikiki to be carried
into the bay.
A member of the Board has remarked
that there's not as much dirt in the
whole street as is carried down the
stream during a single freshet." All of
which may be quite true, but if the re-
mark quoted was made as point In the
argument favoring the filling up of the
bay in this manner it is not well taken.
The hand of Providence cannot be stayed
but by a united effort of the people it is
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
SMALL THINGS OF HAWAII.
Short Accounts Of Doings and Per
sons in and About Hawaii.

r. Wilson will have Naples and Ev-
ereth in the June 18th races. General
Cronie will be in the Cunningham string.
F'loyd Eaton, formerly lieutenant of po-
lice in Hilo, is now deputy sheriff In kau.
Mr.. Horne has succeeded him as lieuten-
Mr.. Moraigne has given up his contract
for clearing land in Olaa. He is capable
surveyor and will probably engage in that
work here.
With Raw Brothers and will engage In the
commission business. He leaves for San
Francisco tonight.
THE Volcano Stables Company hauled
173 tons of freight from Long wharf on
Tuesday. so that the Annie Johnson
could begin discharging cargo yesterday.
There will be a Union meeting at HALL
cburch on Sunday evening next. Mrs. G..
" n. Hapai will have charge of the pro-
cram and Rev j. A. Cruzan will lead.
w Mason goes to Honolulu tonight.
T r. Ray will probably go to the Coast
on the Annie Johnson.
Monday will be a legal holiday and all
covernment offices will be closed.
Ouite a number of young men are in
training for the bicycles races on July =:
Miss Anna Rice has entirely. recovered
from her severe attack of typhold fever
Ex-Judge Carter made a flying visit to
tIiIo This week in the interests of the
Hawaii grazers' meat combine.
John T. Moir and George Ross, dele
sates TO the Planters Convention, at Ho-
noIuIu returned by the kinau.
Mrs. H. L. Shaw is ill at the Hiio Hos
pitaf.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
Field Employees Of 0|aa Plantation
kppoint Permanent Committee
Of Twelve. :

procedure. and some people thought
the palladium of their liberties was Ia
jeopardy. However when 1t was all
over and everybody got about what
they wanted, they began wondering
what scared them and some are at il
yet.
The water indications at Kaumana
are good and improving every week.
Regular night rains and warm sunny
days are the natural essentials of g
good cane crop and is just what OIaa
has been getting for the last two
months and the result is found in the
splendid and sturdy appearance of the
cane.
DAN D. PENN
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
WAGE QUESTION LEFT j
TO THE INDIVIDUAL
Majority Of Men Regret
Termination of
Contract.
Especial Correspondence. ]

Especial Correspondence.
OLAA PLANTATION, June THE
near approach of the day when the
United States laws viii go into opera
ton Is the incentive to much discussion
on Hawaii. as well as en- the sister Isl
ands. Both interests, capital and labor,
have been active during the past few
weeks, preparing for the inevitable;
each bent upon reaching some eonclu-
sion that may be mutually satisfactory
and the terms of which will ia meas
ure be binding on both.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
Scare All Over.

There was considerable interest here
over the first election under American
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
Both Sides Ready.

The planters of Hawaii have met,
perfected their organization and Sc
lectea and accredited their representa-
tives to the Honolulu convention.
Equally as active, the Japanese have
held almost daily meetings, but de-
cided on no course of action until late
Sunday night last. On that day a
large meeting, largely attended by
leading Japanese. was held at Hilo. The
meeting was presided over by B. One,
mo. who IS largely interested in agri-
culture at Olaa and other portions of
Hawaii. The whole Of the afternoon
proceedings were devoted to the eluci-
dation of various plans and finally cul-
minated at the evening meeting in the
selection of a permanent Council Of
Twelve, with Mr.. Cinema as president
and Mr.. Minigishi as vice president
This council then went into an execu-
tive session which lasted until midnight
and eliminated with
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
The Hilo Railroad.

The railroad is a fixed fact for Olaa,
the first train arriving last Saturday
in charge of Superintendent Lambert,
with Kamaina Spencer at the throttle
valve Since then two trips day have
been made to this point and each train
has brought heavy loads of machinery
and lumber for the Olaa mills, ware
houses and depots. and the work of
construction has commenced under the
superintendent of Mill Constructor
Williams, an experienced engineer and
mill architect. The sound of the loco
motive whistle Is novelty to the ma
tives and is eagerly listened for.
There have been a large number of
visitors to the big Plantation" during
the past month including prominent
planters, promoters and tourists. En-
gineer Kluegel of the Hilo road says
the tracks and bed-roads are standing
the test of the heavy rolling stock ex-
cellently. There are slight "sags" here
and there but nothing to cause any I'M
easiness.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
Baseball Monday.

dition the Volcano Stables team and Her
man Diamonds team will play the initial
game Of the season on June 18th. The
Stables team has been practicing every
day ana the boys are in fine trim for play
ing Crow will pitch his first game in
Hilo and Easton ana Dink Davis will be
the change catchers and first baSemen.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
Kendall to tie Coast.

II. Kendall, the contractor who built the
new Spreckeis' block, leaves for the East
via Honolulu tonight. He carries with
him mementos of Hilo in the shape of a
badly strained leg. the result of fall
from drayload Of lumber
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
Eastern Star Picnic.

About all Of the members of the local
lodge Of the order Of Eastern Star attend
ed picnic at Reeds Bay, where J. w.
Mason had rendered his residence, on
Saturday last. In the early morning thir-
teen sisters OF the order went to the
grounds and arranged for the arrival OF
the other members. who came later. A
delicious luncheon was served and games
and target shooting INDUCED ia during
Che day.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
A Definite Plan of Action

1t was determined by them to issue
an address to their countrymen, coun-
selling them TO leave the subject matter
of their future status to arbitration; 10
avoid haste in taking advantage Of
their release from the contract system:
to refrain from excessive demohstra-
tons: te avoid violence, and to take
part In no turbulent meetings. The
question of wages was disposed of by
a resolution that all matters pertaining
thereto be left just as they are at pres
ent, the Council being unanimously of
the opinion that the question was one
for the individual determination of the
laborers, and that any movement to es-
tablish a fixed rate would only precipi-
tate the very crisis 1t was no wsoughr
to avoid. During this discussion 1t
was brought out that q majority Of
the contract laborers would have pre-
ferred a continuance of the system, as
under 1t permanent labor was an assur-
ed fact. and their remuneration never
In doubt.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
Conference Committees.

A motion was then made and pre-
vailed that a committee be appointed
TO confer with the planters IN the dis
tricts of Hilo, Puma ana Okala as far
as Laupahoehoe. Messra Onemo.
chairman, Frank Sakamaki (both of
Olaa), S. Minieishi and S. Sato, were
selected as such committee, and the
Council adjourned.
On Monday last the committee issued
an address In Japanese. calling upon
their countryrnen to confer with them.
This address, 1t was decided, would
also be printed in English and dis
tributed. The committee will endeavor
to address the laborers orally on each
plantation they visit, and feel assured
that much good will result therefrom.
The members of the committee to Olaa
are Takamak and Minigishi
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
Will Visit Old Home

Joseph Slssons will leave on the Dtt
inst. for an extended visit to the States
Mr.. Sissons will go to his old home ir
New Bedford, Mass. This is his first Wis
1t there since he came to tho Islands
twenty-five years ago. He will probably
be away for six months
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
Ror tho Races.

Trainer Hicks has In his charge Uncle
True and J. r.. of George Rodiek's stable
Dixie Land, belonging to John T. Moir
and Van Waggener. of Peter Lees stable
In training for the Fourth of July races
Billy Cunningham will bring his fin,
horses from Honolulu next week and pu
them in the stable here preparatory t,
getting them in condition for the track
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
Bobby Eurns Will Box.

Fob Burns, a man who came down OF
box a limited number of rounds with an!
heavyweight on the Islands. James Cur
~ of Olaa preferred. A match Will prob
a bIy be arranged.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
Hoolulu Park.
Mrs. N. w. Jensen Dead.

Mrs. Matilda W. Jensen, residing on the
Kaumana road. two and a half miles
from Hilo, died from heart disease June
and was buried from the First Foreign
Church Tuesday morning. Mrs. Jensen
Joined her husband in Hilo last Septem-
Der, with the expectation of making a
home in this delightful climate. but death
suddenly ended all her plans. Mrs.. yen-
sen was a native of Stockholm. Sweden.
forty years of age. and earnest. deyot-
ed Christian, and a noble woman
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11

YAe baae fame steve is in operation
anA runs from a. m. to ,. m. without
~ attention. The fuel costs enc cent
pee hear Der burner.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-06-11
Sold tosthe Railroad.

Ray Brothers have sold to the Hilo Rail
road Company a piece of land adjoining
Captain Andrews office at Waiakea. The
railroad company will build wagon road
on the land for use Of freight wagons.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-05-24
Death to the Workmen,

It was in an art store in Fifth ave-
nue., and the dealer was showing gild-
ed clocks and candelabra to GUS
toner. Pointing to one particularly
handsome set, he said, 'That is worth
$780," Pointing to another Of similar
pattern, but not so handsome, he said,
"That is worth $780,"
"But the other one is better" said
the customer.
"Well," said the dealer, "the chief
value of this one (pointing to the 5000
affair." is in the gliding. 1t was gilded
by the mercury process which is now
forbidden by law almost everywhere.
The other one was treated with the
electroplating process"
"Well, it's handsomer," said the GUS
toner. "Is it as durable? If it is, why
should pay $3.50 more?"
ut is practically as durable, and it Is
handsomer," said the dealer. "But you
can duplicate it, and you can't dupli.
cate the other. The mercury process
Of gliding was death to the workmen
who engaged in it. They inhaled the
fumes of the mercury, and in the end
it killed them, and it wasn't long do.
ing it, either"
'1'll take the mercury one" said the
customer, "but the other is handsom.
er."-New York Sun.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-05-24
The Cossncks of the Don.

The Don Cossacks are the finest look
ing race Of men ever SEEN Kingly in
their carriage tall and slender, 1.-THE
and graceful. their untamed spirit visi-
BILE in every motion, their bearing is
that Of an unconquered people. Used
as a living barrier against the Tartar
invasions Of Russia, they were never
conquered. Living in what they call
camps, each with his horse and gun,
they are always ready to move in re-
spouse to the emperors call.
Their costume is long, tight fitting
coat reaching to the knee, having loose
sleeves and a small standing collar
and with row of ammunition pockets
across the breast. The colored belt
which encircles the Cossack's slender
waist bristles with ornamented knives,
daggers and pistols. Soft, high boots
without heels and a great lambs wool
cap, with little touch of color for
the soft crown, and then the burka or
long cape Of hairy felt which they seem
to wear in all sorts of weather COM
plete the costume. These burkas ap-
pear to be worn on the theory that
what keeps out the cold keeps out the
heat. Anyway, these long black or
white garments protect horse and rider
equally from the rain and cold.-Self
Culture.