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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
PASSED A WEEK WITH CRoNJE.
\ shooting Tour Made With the Boer
General.

rs that Mr. Cr0uje's caFt2' | asked.
Standing outside the Royal Hotel at
POtchefstroom was a ramshackle Cape
cart. drawn by four useful but unkempt
nags. in the charge Of a Cape boy. CARRIED
in dirty hannels and a straw hat that
bore the guards ribbon. It was to him
that l addressed my enquiry.
ia Bass" replied the boy. and swing
ing my bag and gun case into the front. I
sat down behind Willem. the cOIchman.
\ drive Of some three miles along the
banks Of the Moot River brought us to the
homestead which differed in no way from
the ordinary farm house Of the ordinary
Bocr. save perhaps. that it was even IN
tiiier. if possible. than usual
The low One-stOried bungalow boosted
the conventional stoop. decorated with
couple OF dilapidated cane chairs and
dozen withered plants rooted in rusty
parafhn tins. Mynheer CrOnie was on the
stoop prepared to receive visitors. The
inevitable salutatiOns passed: "GOe' nor
rer. Dom. hOu gaat Diet van dag?' and the
reply. "Goe' m0rrer neef'-aud then we
lapsed into English. which CTonie speaks
nuently. if with a slight foreign accent.
Ny invitation was for a week-end's
shooting. Ny host explained that no
thought it unlikely that we should get any
buck as the deer OF the country are
called but that birds in plenty would be
at our disposal He mentioned the dix
kOp. a species OF ployer the korhaan,
delicious bird TO eat and quite luxury in
South African households; also If we
were lucky. perhaps paauw which is
kind OF lesser bustard and allied to the
turkey.
Next morning Cronje and his guests
took horse and rode some four miles to
vIei. or lake. which lay on the confines OF
his farm Here we off saddled, knee hal
tered the horses. and turned them 70
Craze Taking our guns we hid behind 4
kopie and an ant heap. waiting for any
thing that might come our way Inc sun
was high in the heavens and sport was
scarce. However after alternate doing,
watching. lunching. and renewed eNpeeta-
ton. we managed TO collect fair mixed
bag. including all the birds that we had
been promised and also some three brace
Of red-legged par-ridges. good variety.
and closely akin to the bird we are used
to at home.
Unfortunately for US. we did not sight a
buck the whole day. although Cronie as
sured us that a herd had crossed his farm
only twenty-f0ur hours before. So we had
to put up with feathered game alone. and
we rode back at night heavily laden With
our days bag.
In the evening 1 had a long political dis
cussion with the great little man. not
dreaming at that period that within few
years he would be leading an army Of his
own followers against that Of the British
Empire. Cronjes opinions were extraorli-
narily out Of harmony with his otherwise
peaceful manner. He declared that the
uitlanders. as a whole, we're a curse to the
country. although he was pleased to add
that personally he had many good friends
among them. He did not parade his reli-
gion, as Is the usual Boer habit, but de-
clared that utlander money had perverted
the simple-minded burgher from his bu-
collie ways OF peace and isolation.
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Of which park is acceHtuated by fine per-
spective effect thus obtained.
The Chateau Eau is composed OF
vast hemispherical niche or grOttO, from
the front part of which numerous cascades
of water fall from various heights uniting
in vast basin OF exquisite beauty. the
picturesque effect being heightened by
many statutory groups Of animals from
whose mouths proceed jets of water. add
ing to the fantastic forms the cascades
present. This water Will il possible, be
colored during the day by "huoresceine.
which has the power of communicating
to vast bodies Of water a brilliant hue Of
green. even when used in small quantities.
Behind the Chateau Eau, and towering
high above it, the Palace OF Electricity
presents a magnificent sight II is COM
posed entirely Of iron and glass. The
central architectural motive OF this pal
ace is dominated by a cartouch. where
glitters the date, 1900 surmounted by an
allegorical figure symbolic OF the genius
Of electricity. The Palace Of Electricity
is Illuminated by 5000 incandescent lamps
Of various colors, by eight arc lights. with
projectors using cOlored glasses, and four
arc lamps with renectors. Viewing the
Chateau d'Eau and Palace Of Electricity
from the spacious promenade Of the
Champ de Mars, whether seen by day or
by night. the visitor receives an iuef-
faceable impression Of splendor and
beauty.
At the extreme end of the Champ de
Mars. back Of the buildings last described
is the former Gallerie des Machines. its
interior now entirely transformed The
middle part Of this spacious structure is
occupied by a Sale des Fetes or hall,
capable of holding 10000 spectators. II
is arranged like an immense circus, with
circular track seats in tiers and galleries.
Concerts. ballots. historical pageauts, and
other delights will be given here.
The TWO extremities Of the former Gal
lerie des Machines, on the right and left
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

OF the Sale des Fetes. receive exhibits Of
agriculture and Of Authorization. These
products are classed by regions, north
south. centre, east, and west.
Retracing ones steps along the promen-
ade OF the Champ de Mars. the first build
ing visited is the Palace OF Mechanical In
dusirios containing exhibits covering both
materials and methods. or mechanical pro-
cesses. The next building rs that devoted
TO threads. textiles. and garments. OF cloth
ing. and is known as the Palais des Fills
Tissus Ct Netermeuts
just beyond is the Palace Of Mines ard
Metallurgy. Retracing ones steps. under
the lofty height OF the Eiuel Tower and
atfWart it's shadow, the Bridge d'Tieua
brings the visitor to a point OF view afford
ing superb panoramic perspectives Of the
Seine.
MedIcys of the Trocadero-
Crossing he bridge the Trocadero offers
a happy medley Of elegant parks and pic
turesque constructions. The centre Of
these gardens is devoted to the Alger. an
section. Distributed around are numerous
psvilions OF other French 20 sessions from
beyond the seas. Madagascar. Tunis, Mar
Unique the Soudan. and elsewhere. their
many colored and characteristic bits OF
architecture affording infinite variety Cf
life and costume Situated in the Tr0ca-
dero, also. are foreign colonial exhibits aud
palaces for the exposition methods CT sd
ministraton. missions, etc. various ma
tions of the extreme Orient and OF Africa
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

ing along the whole line of perspective OF
this unique Street of the Nations. in bold
relief against the sky. appear a marvellous
variety Of beautiful profiles. Of cupolas, oil
sharp gabie-ends OF embattled jurrets,
vaulted arches in projection upon the Ia
cades. Of bell-turrets. wide at the base
and fraying out toward the heavens and.
floating silently from every one, the nag
that means home. country, and all man
holds dear to these representatives OF al
most every nation and every cline. Con
tinuing on this left bank Of the river, and
lust beyond the Bridge de l'Alma, the yisi-
tor arrives al the palaces, or pavilions OF
the armies Of the land and sea. This edi-
fee contains collections from the various
military arsenals and comprises engines,
arms. and explosives invented during the
mast ten years. exhibited under the aus
pices OF the Ministers Of War and Of Marine.
There is also here shown museum re-
Prospective Of the military ART since the
epoch OF Louis NV.
In the foreign section OF this department
several Of the great powers have placed
exhibits notably Prussia. or the German
Empire the Emperor having personally in
spired a display Of military uniforms OF
historic interest and great beauty.
In the Field of Mars.
Leaving these exhibits. the visitor soon
reaches the angle or corner Of the Champ
de Mars. and at this end Of it, the Eifel
tower rises high above all. giistening in
its new coat Of paint. Many OF the great
est attractions of the exposition viii be
found in the Champ de Mars.
First. close to the Seine. is the palace OF
navigation and commerce. containing a
wonderful variety OF marine exhibits Not
only the tools of construction are shown,
but also designs and models OF about every
thing that floats upon the waters and every
conceivable detail in the way Of nautical
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
SURGEONS WORK IN BATTLE.
Most of II Done Within or Near the
Firing Line.

Firing Line.
From the Army and Navy JournslJ
One Of the results Of the enormous in
crease in the range of modern rifles has
been a serious one for Army surgeons. So
tremendously has the width OF the zone
Of fire. in South Africa been increased
that that surgeon must practically be al
most as continually under fire as the fight
ing line itself and what is worse. carry
out all his first dressings. and emergency
operations with the knowledge that at any
moment another bullet may either render
ais ministratiOns unnecessary OF put an
abrupt stop TO them.
The first sign OF hesitation on the part
of medical officers to go wherever their
services are required has yet to be re-
corded and many of them have received
special mention for conspicuous bravery in
the discharge of their errand of mercy
Among these is Surgeon Major Babtie
who after the humiliation Of Longs Bat
terry in its reckless charge TO the front at
the first attempt to cross the Tugela rode
not merely up to the firing line but far in
advance of it, across a belt which had been
literally swept clear of every living thing
by the storm Of bullets, to reach a gully
into which the survivors Of the battery,
including poor young Lieutenant Roberts.
son of the ommander-in-chief. had drag
ged themselves for shelter. His horse was
killed under him. but he himself escaped
i'm some marvellous manner and for seven
hours was in sole charge Of a score or more
of wounded men. lying under blazing
African sun and without water. save that
contained in his own bottle, which he dOled
out in dram doses.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
THE GREAT PARIS SHOW
Beauties of the French Exposition
on the Field of Mars.

Features OF Display 20 Claim the Ad-
rnirntion of the Universal World
EserN Nation Under the sun Rec
oEnixed-A Description OF Some
of the Principal buildings
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

(From the Chicago NewsD
eyer saw Won ont riding with your girl yes
.crGay.
Mvrr Yes. Did YOU ever meet her?
Cycr-No. bot father says he was once pupil
in ier Sunday school class.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

From the Baltimore Americln)
'NNb4tt" exclaimed the orator. what two
things arr helping mankind to get up in the
NoridE'
''The alarm clock and the stepladder." an
..yered dc dense ptrsou ID the rear Of the hall
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-08

elsewhere, to return to their native s,e'e
to join in celebrating old Home week
the second week in August-when 'ne
fatted calf is to be slaughtered as Wen a.
sundry chickens. pigs, etc, In honor OF
many a prodigars return.
lone dav of the week-the first or sec
ond--will be generally observed IN .ne S,.y
Of Portland, as the visitors are passing
through on their journey, ana then an
will scatter to the homes OF their carrier
days, where lesser celebrations ana IAN
fly reunions, etc, VIII be held during 'ne
week. ,..
ut is proposed to lease new tourist
car, and possibly tarry day or TWO along
the way on the home journey, the speoial
car TO run 10 Bangor and passengers 70
scatter to their various destinations py
the various branches of the Maine Cen
trail railroad. The car would be dismissed
after reaching Bangor. the return ueke .,,
being good for thirty. sixty or ninety
days, and holders returning at WILL
For the journey East. the car being
leased, the expense OF berths would oe
reduced to the minimum. and me COSY
that the entire expense would pronaoiy DC
kept within the limit OF sl2o Tor INC
round trip. No figures have yet oeen SUD-
mitted by the various railroads, though
all are invited to do SO on basis OF one
complete carload from the state OF WASH
ington.
can be accommodated"
Mr.. Moore will accompany the car and
incidentally carry the work of the bureau
to Maine scattering information concern
ing Washington among the people, not
only of Maine but among the thousands
visiting there from other states on the
occasion named. as well as among the
thousands of tourists who throng the
Maine resorts during the warm summer
months. Mr.. Moore VIII soon issue a
publication for distribution on the trip.
containing the most complete ana con-
else work on the climate OF Washington
ever published, as well as general de-
scriptive matter concerning the state IN
general. No soliciting viii be done for
contributions TO this publication. Mr..
Moore desires personal letters from resi-
dents of this state, In various sections.
concerning personal experiences In the
West-ranching, mining. numbering, etc
for use among Eastern people.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-08
HEARS MATRIMONIAL WOES,
judge Henson Denies One Divorce
Dtsu,tsses Another sutt and Grants
DEGREES tn Superior Court.

In the criminal department OF the SUI
perior court Judge Benson Yesterday dis
missed one divorce case. dcuicd one de-
cree aud granted three others All cases
were HucoHtcsted.
The suit % /. II. Bailey We Laura r
Bailey. which has been peudiHx for ssv.
crAl weeks was stricken from the caieu-
OAR for lack OF prosecution The suit
brought by Ethei - Gaihralth against
Malcolm Gaibraith met the same fate
though Tor a different eause The ulalr-
M frankly admitted that she had "a.
ttbllshed Residence in this state far
the purpose n iustltutiuk her suit she
was formerly a resident 81 RrffIah 90
iumhia- The court lid not consider the
motive "A worthy one and the matter
0f thc soft
Arilia AcKeown obtained aecreo Ill
yu1finE her from Samuel Mckeown. on
TIARA NJ tucker and Charles a. Fenner
obtained divorces from Thomas Tt.~ksr
an3 fita ferner- Tesger lively. upsan
statutory EruaudA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-08
SEWER CONTRACTS ARELET
Heard of Pabiir Works open. Hlds
for Important cay Improve
msnfs.

81 the regular weekly meeting IL the
b9ara o. public works yesterday the fsi-
lowing bids on improvements weFs
uF~iscf.
Fur construction % sewers on Twenty
thlrg pu~ selth and other streets q
uE. Tahf v NcCmuicy 4 DELANEY az .
e'l - T. Ryan. 81 lsf. sterrnt 4 (3natx.
- E&l1i 81. Dow N35E19. Tae success
fai bidders on this Contract werq Ne
1e4ley & De.anry. whose bid waA M, low
est
The second contract was for the con
strtsrN - = pl8e bridge On Post rtre.s
hftWep1 Aadisun ara TrlVerHity -rha
following Wete ths bidders n Dpiaueg
5000 %, J A Bailey. N.1J Flynn a. stan
~. Afh y. stsffai q GSsfE. ft,glo. Rya-
sfrom e Gverig. s. 5a@ Sterfaf 4 C,uTfz
the apWeat hi9dTrH, secured the contract
4 rum ber nt petitions were received IN,
Guiding $40 for the Improve raent n
streets namely. ThiFd avenue north from
north. from Denny way 10 the sos,ys
boundary Ok pOntlus addition.
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writing Of the letter was in possession of
the town of Namapacan.
The descriptions OF the country and
the experiences OF the soldiers In the
rainy season correspond with those
brought home by the volunteers. The
American horses do not stand the cli-
mate even as well as at first thought.
The Philippine horse, n little brute no
larger than medium-sized Shetland,
will endure the worst kind Of treatment
and the hardest work and grow fat. while
a big, American horse will sicken and
die inside OF six months. Troop G.. ac-
cording to Sergt. Upton. had lost twenty
eight horses up to the time OF writing his
letter. and then had over forty more sick.
In fact, at that time there was not
horse in the whole troop fit for use.
Each ration and supply train to the
town where Troop C IL stationed has to
be furnished with an escort for nearly
forty-five miles and as this troop is tho
only cavalry in the town the whole duty
falls on II. Each train IL sure to be fred
on at least once in Its journey.
Since its arrival on Luzon the Third
cavalry has had several more or less
serious engagements with the enemy. ON
January II detachment from Troop C
while accommodating near a point known
among the soldiers as Policy pass had
three fights in one day. Several times
afterward this pass was visited in force
and each time an engagements occurred
with more or less heavy casualty list
a result.
Corp. King Is mentioned in the SER
geants letter several times. He was al
one time. while with twenty men on a
scouting expedition ambushed and COM
PEELED to retreat five miles before help
was reached. on n second expedition of
n similar character Corp. King with his
men was again ambushed and the cor
poral killed
At one time the insurgents attempted
60 burn the town Tarrisoned by Troop c.
but paid dearly for their fun, losing four
officers and nearly go men.
Accompanying the letter Sergt. Upton
sends "A Filipino flag which he captured
I'm the mountains on April 10 at a town
which It was afterward found was the
headquarters OF two regiments Of insur-
gent infantry. The flag IL what CORE
spends to American cavalry guidon
and IS the regulation banner OF the tnsur-
gents. with two broad bars of rcd and
blue and the sun and stars in gold on a
white field.
The sergeant speaks OF the fattering
reception given the Washington voiun-
teers IN this city and gives Il as his opIn-
ion that they deserved 81 all and more
The reputation Of that regiment at Man
Tia, he says, was second TO none.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-08
DEMANDS A STATEMENT.
Coanty Auditor Declines TO Hear
Verbal Report Of Ferry Builders
Regarding Alleged ovcrchRrRe.

Auditor win H. Parry. 81 Moran Broth
ers Company, Yesterday appeared before
the county auditor and board * COM
pnissloners and volunteered 60 make
statement 10 the officials regarding the
alleged discrepancies which Auditor Ev-
snsoa AYERS he has disco erred iu the firm
accounts FOR extra labor and material
auTplisd the ferry boat kioe County. and
on nccognt az which tha auditor refuses
o. issue "a warrant upon The boards rec
UngulenGAti0n I'm settlement 81 same.
GA FRIDAY the C0mW iysla 1rgs formally
requested Mr. EverFnn 20 oe present At
steFtef n r~NnK 20 confer Wtth the
TeFrt#rn1 atIvex ~ She huilfrrs regard
its she claim NJ Evenson appeared bat
ol ,ccted - Mr. l'arrys verbal state
any communication which the nru cared
90 make iu the promises be- rrAacrd ta
writing To this Nj FRrry consented.
and tha matter was he'd lU 8heyan.s
crting tha fling ~ the written cam-
fiNrftstiuu
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-08

| Joseph. the famous chief of the Neg
| Perez Indians. whose present home Is
| on the Colville reservation is preparing
TO make another trip to Washington to
interview the president and plead FOR the
removal of his people from their present
location to the beautiful Wallowa valley.
Just across the Washington boundary line
in Oregon
Two months ago Joseph returned from
similar mission full of hope that his
prayer would be granted. Since then
the government has sent Inspector James
Mclaughlin to make an inspection of the
valley and find out whether or not IL Is
possible to grant the chiefs request. To
be present when this report is considered
Is the object of the chiefs second trip.
One of Josephs friends on the rescrva-
ton is Owen Black, a miner, who has been
in the vicinity of Colvile for the past
ten years. and who Is now in this city. It
is through this friendship that Joseph will
be able "a make the trip, for Mr.. Black
will advance the Indian, who is without
means, q good part of the money neces-
sary.
oa che, Joseph Is getting R S be a, very cry
Northern hotel yesterday, land his one
ambition is to de and leave his fast de-
creasing tribe on their old stamping
grounds. You know. the wallowa valley
the light Of day f.ty-two years ago. Hts
father and mother are buried there near
the present site Of the town OF Joseph.
named after his family. Every year
since his return from exile he has paid
VISIT TO this spot and in all the world
there is no dearer place to him.
Usually lie has made these trips on
foot. for Notwithstanding his age he Is
just as vigorous as he was in 1871 when.
at the head Of fighting band OF Neg
Perez braves. he gave battle to the
United States troops headed by Gen.
Miles.
'It was to Gen. Miles that Joseph e'r-
rendered and probably next to the presi-
dent Re stili thinks the general the great
est man in Ali the world
after his surrender in 1877 he and his
followers were banished from the WAL
Iowa valley, and later rs prisoners of
were held until 1886, when they were sent
to the Colville reservation. which has
since been their home. BY home mean
abiding place. for Joseph has never
been at home there. His heart has al
ways been in Wallowa.
AT the time he surrendered his braves
to Gen. Miles he claims that official prom
would some dav be returned TO the valley
and II Is the fulfillment OF that promise
he Is now seeking He considers Gen
Miles one Of HIS best friends, and depends
much unon him to assist him.
Joseph visited tho coveted valley with
Inspector Mclaughlin and showed that Of
fcial he was familiar with every foot
Of the land. There Is but one difficulty
in the wav Of granting IS request which
Of the Snnd s ars s
thirty more scattered about. To accom-
modate these IN Wallowa will reunire
about four townsites. The spot desired
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-08
FREMONT REPUBLICANS MEET.
Ninth Ward Club Is Preparing fol-
an Aggressive Campaign.

me MINI WARD nepuDhcan SIuo hela
Fremont. The meeting was called to or
der by President w. w. Wolfe. and was
opened by a statement of the reason for
the call by Mr.. Lund. Mr. Lund was fol-
lowed by Central Committeeman Tucker.
who explained the position OF the central
committee on several matters OF interest
to the ward. and told OF the way in which
the number of delegates TO the convention
was determined.
County Assessor Bailey. who was pres
ent, was then called for, and was greeted
with applause. He stated that the con-
ditions In the Ninth ward are such as
to make II peculiar division TO deal with
being as 1t Is, almost wholly composed
of residence property. He gave 1t as his
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-08
RESTORATION of PEACE.
Hon. John Barrett Gives His Views
on Chinese Troubles.

In an interview given In Cincinnati.
Hon John II. Barrett, ex-United States
minister TO Siam, who is well known in
Seattle. has the following to say regard
ing the restoration OF peace in China:
"ln restoring peace in China the United
States should be the principal influence
in the future and the fate of China, 1t
is American influence only that can sue
cessfully relieve this problem and keep
China from an impending breakup.
America must stand for the integrity OF
the Chinese empire. for we have every
thing to lose and nothing to gain by her
partition among the European powers.
IF America allows China to be divided
the expansion of our commerce and the
extent of our moral influence will be abso-
lutely limited by the attitude and policy
of European nations.
Another interesting point is this: The
United states is the only power whose
leadership and dictation of policy Russia
would accept"