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law, and i'll 1S43 was admitted to the
bar Of Vermont. President Fillmore APP
pointed him second comptroller of the
United States treasury in 1851, and he
served until the close of the administra-
ton.
In 1880 he became president OF the
American Bar association, and in the
same year was Il candidate for the gov
ornorship of Vermont on the Democratic
ticket, but failed of election In the fol-
lowing year he became Kent professor
Of law at Yale university.
When Mr.. Cleveland was first inaugu-
rated. in 1885. he appointed Mr.. Phelps
minister to Great Britain, and he served
until 1889.
In 1890 Mr.. Phelps was the candidate
of the Democratic party in the Vermont
Legislature for United States senator,
but failed of election.
Under the provisions of the Behripg
sea arbitration treaty. Mr.. Phelps was ~
1892 appointed by President Harrison a
member Of the commission. This was
his last appearance in public life.
Among the most notable cases in which
Mr.. Phelps was concerned during his
long forensic career was that of George
Anderson and other Englishmen against
Trenor w. Park and Gen. I'll. Fl. Bax-
ter, whom he was engaged to defend in
famous Emma mine transaction.
Mr.. Phelps was all his life an extreme
Democrat, of so pronounced a type that
i'll 1872 he openly refused to vote for Hor-
ace Greeley, although he was the formal
candidate of the party.
Besides being a jurist and politician.
Mr.. Phelps was litterateur, wit. and
after-dinner speaker and poet of no
mean order
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not cut them of or bring them to ac-
ton. They are said to be gathering at
Abraham's kraal, about thirty miles from
Poplar Grove and about the same dis
tance from Bloemfontein.
Twice Repnlsed Gen. French.
The Beers appear to have made no
stand whatever, except that while in re-
treat they twice repulsed Gen. French's
cavalry with rifle fire. AS no report has
been made of prisoners, the enemy prob
ably got away with it's entire force. Gen.
French is still following the Beers and
keeping between them and Bloemfontein.
The evacuation of the northern dis
tricts of Cape Colony is now nearly COM
plete. The British are in possession of
the railroad crossings.
Concern Felt for Mafeking.
Profound concern is felt regarding the
condition of the locSed-in garrison and
inhabitants of Mafeking. Late reports
agree in describing the besieged as suffer
ing torment from hunger and disease.
The outlook for food and supplies in
Ladysmith was greatly overestimated,
and it is feared that the seriousness of
affairs in Mafeking has been similarly
misconceived. There is a vague report
that an unidentified column started north
ward from Kimberley few days ago for
a destination unknown, but the military
experts assume that its object was some
thing else than that of carrying succor
to the prisoners at Mafeking.
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e. J. PHELPS rs DEAD.
Former Minister to Great Britain
Passes Away After Long Strug-
with Pneumonia.

New Haven, Conn, March 10.-Ed-
ward j. Phelps former minister to Great
Britain, died yesterday afternoon. Death
was due to an abscess of the lungs,
caused by a severe attack of pneumonia.
He had ben sick seven weeks. Mr..
Phelps, although IS years of age, had a
remarkably rugged constitution. He sur
prised his physicians by the manner in
which he battled with the disease and
when the pneumonia subsidized, it was
thought he would recover. He remained
very weak. however, and a week ago last
Sunday suffered from hemOrrhage of
the lungs, caused by an abscess that
formed after the pneumonia had subsid
ed. Yesterday he became unconscious and
the physicians then gave up all hope
for the first time. The members Of the
family are widow, son, Charles =.
Phelps, a banker of Boston, and a daugh
ter, Mrs. Horatio Loomis of New York.
Edward John Phelps was born at Middle
bury, VT. in 1922, and on his graduation
from the college in his native place in
1910 entered the Office of Horatio Sey-
mour, at Utica, n. y, where he studied
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tactical and strategicai advice of Presi-
dent Kruger and President Steyn. From
the British view point it is q pity this
advice was not followed, for, in that
case, Lord Roberts would probably have
captured the whole force. We may be
pretty sure that he did not mean to al
low them to retreat, but every command
er in the field has his disappointments.
1t looks now as though the Beers would
soon adopt guerrilla tactics
Insist on Independence.
The Daily Mail publishes the following
dispatch from Pretoria dated Thursday,
March 8, via Lourenco Marques, which
had been censored by the Boer govern
ment: Conversations | have had with
the highest state officers show that the
Beers want some. arrangement. They
say that if England is waging a war of
conquest they will fight to the finish.
Otherwise they believe that plain state
ment of the Boer intentions will reveal a
basis of negotiation, now that England's
prestige is repaired. President Kruger
and President Steyn conferred Monday
at Bloemfontein on the incorporation of
the above representations in a cablegram
to Lord Salisbury. The preservation of
the independence of the two republics is a
sine qua nOn."
London, March 1O.-The Standard
which is In closer touch with the policy
OF the government than any other minis
terlal organ, says this morning: Eve
have reason TO believe that an authcrita-
i've statement will shortly be made by
the government reaffirming the imDossi-
bIlltv of cOnceding any terms of peace
TO the Boer republics which would in.
yolVe perpetuatl0n of the political and
military independence that led to the
present costly and sanguinary conflict"
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OCCUPY BLOEMFONTEIN.
british will Take Free State Capital
Without Much Resistance.

Without Much Resistance.
New York, March "a dispatch to
the Tribune from London says: Gen.
Dearey may make a stand at Abra-
hams kraal, but the concentration of the
Dutch forces among the hills north of
BrandfOrt is more probable. The Brit
ish occupation of the Free State capital
is not likely to be seriously contested.
The transport arrangements for the sup
ply of Gen. Roberts army during the
long march from the railway base have
been excellent and the principal cause of
the delay is the condition of the horses.
Gen. Kitchener's work as an organizer
is apparent in the mobility which the
British has suddenly acquired. Officers in
their letters to friends III England have
explained this mystery. Gen. Kitchen
er, during his first month in South At
RIGA, went mp and down the lines, inspect
ing every detail of the system of supplies,
visiting Methuen's, French and Gatacre's
headquarters, making changes at De Aar,
Belmont and Others points and transform
ing the entire transport service. Every
square peg in round hole came out,
and efficient men We're put in the place
Of dawdlers and blunderers. The energy
of this remarkable man was shown il
every branch of the service. He had not
been in Cape Town fortyeight hours be-
fore all officers idling about the clubs and
hotels under the pretense of sick leave
were sent on their way to rejoin their
commands Gen. Kitchener went ev-
crywhere and saw everything, and wheD
Gen. Roberts was ready to start for tie
front. victory was already organized.
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LINCOLN MONUM ENT.
A New One to be Erected Over
the Martyrs Rema aims at
Springfield ILL.,

Springfield, ILL.,, March 1O.-The re-
mains of Abraham Lincoln were this
morning transferred from the crypt Of the
national Lincoln monument to a tcmDG-
rary vault just north of the monument
and on the brow of the hill overlooking
Oak Ridge cemetery. The removal Of
the body was made necessary by the dem
clifton of the monument preparatory TO
its entire reconstruction on a different
plan, for which 100000 was appropriat,
ed by the last Legislature
The ceremonies attending the transfer
were very informal. State Treasurer
WhittemOre and Superintendent of Pub
lie instruction Bailiss, representing the
present board Of trustees OF the monu-
meDt. were present and witnessed the re-
mOyal Of the casket in their official caDac-
ity as the Lincoln Monument association.
The Lincoln guard of honor and the G.
a. X. were also represented None OF
the relatives Of the dead President were
there.
Outer Casket Dscaycd.
When the cedar box containing the me-
talilc caSket was exposed to view. il was
found to be in bad state OF decay and
in few years more it would have en-
tircly rotted away. This is due to the
moistures which has found its way into
the concrete masonry which formed a
covering for the casket. The casket itself
was not opened, the ceremony being post
roned until the remains are placed in
their final resting place, upon the com
petion of the new monument.
In Temporary Vault.
The Temporary vault prepared for the
casket is II feet square and is construct
cd with double decks, thus insuring room
for the six bodies now under the monu-
ment. The casket containing the remains
of Lincoln was laid on the bottom of
the west side. After the Presidents cas-
ket had been removed to the temporary
vault, the casket containing the remains
OF Mrs. Lincoln, which was deposited by
the side of the President in the mon,i-
ment, was removed to it's temporary rest
ing place, then the caskets containing
the remains of Ted" Eddie and Willie
Lincoln. the three sons Of the President.
and of Abraham Lincoln. the son of Rob-
ert Lincoln, were removed. The tempo
rary vault was then firmly sealed.
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MANY TOUCHING SCENES.
Whites Men. Liberated from Lady
smith, Arrive at Durham.


Durham. March 9.--The naval brigade
from Ladysmith arrived today in COM
mand OF Capt Lambeton. They num-
Der about 200 and We're cheered. The
station was filled with soldiers, and the
meeting with comrades caused many
touching scenes. When the gunners
who played such an important part in
the defense of Ladysmth, marched down
the streets. headed by the band and flags
Of the Terrible and carrying the tattered
Union Jack from III. NJ. S. Powerful,
which had flown throughout the siege
of Ladysmith, the cheering was tremen-
dous. The crowd assembled was very
great. Lunch was prepared and served
i'll shed adjacent to the railway sta
jority Of them looked well. but showed
signs of the rough work and fatigue they
have undergone. Their uniforms bore
many tokens of the wear and tear they
had been subjected to- After lunch,
headed by Capt. Percy Scott, the naval
commandment at Durham. the men
marched to the place of embarkaton for
From the Pretoria Newspapers.
Lourenco Marques. March 9.-The Pre-
tQria newspapers state that Commandant
Dewes' report. announcing the surrender
of Gen: Cronje, recommended the burgh.
ers not to upbraid him, but to remain
silent before the Lord in this the hour of
this trial. He added: Let us trust
that God will strengthen our officers and
burghers and give them q better concep-
ton of their duty to Him and the govern
ment'
The Standard and Diggers News of
Johannesburg. commenting on its an
nouncement that the Transvaal dynamite
factory will be utilized for manufactur-
ing smokeless powder for the burghers.
Al, 4, 4
the destruction of which Chamberlain
desired a year ago. justifes its existence.
and the President reaps the reward of
his sturdy maintenance of the factory.
despite the opposition Of the imperialists
and the Rhodesites. The factory, in
deed. justified President Kruger's dec
laration that the dynamite monopoly was
the foundation of the state"
Koers Killed by Lyddite.
Durham. Natal. March 7-Lieut. An
derton, who commanded section of tho
Natal naval volunteers at Ladysmith has
arrived here. In the course of an inter-
view he said that toward the close of
the Peters hill engagement the naval
guns threw lyddite shells on a kopie $500
yards distant When the place was eyac-
uated by the Beers he visited the
trenches and counted ninety-eight Beers
who had been killed by the conclusion Of
the lydulIe, not one OF them having Il
wound OF any kind. Lieut.. Anderton de-
clared that the fumes of the lyddite
turned the, hair and boards of the dead
men to peculiar greenlSh hue. while
the color Of their skin was q strange vel
low Fifty-two Beers were captured in
one Of the trenches. They We're unable
to fee, having been paralyzed by their
fear Of the lyddite shells.
Ir ,is., War Loan.
London March $3.50 p. m-The
amount of the new war loan will be
ESQ. 100000. The interest will be at
2A per cent. and the bonds will be re-
deemable at par May 5, 1910. The issue
,rico ic cQS lbs
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ID s.enxion Between Presidents.
HICKs-BEACH'S OPINION.
Tells London Bankers that End of the
War is Near

London, March 10.--Sir Michael Hicks.
Beach, chancellor of the excheouer.
when explaining to the bankers the terms
Of the new loan, gave them an intimation
that the government considered the end
of the war near. "Since the estimates
were prepared" he said, events have
taken place that have changed the situa-
ton, and probably not all the money
will be required
The Eighth division has been under
orders to embark for several weeks but
these orders. as far as the artillery con-
tingent is concerned, have been recalled
Lord Roberts having reported that no
more artillery from home is necessary
This is the first pause in reinforcements
since the war began. Lord Roberts has
altogether 452 guns, including siege
pieces.
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COMPLETE sUBJUGATION.
Beers to Lose Their Independence
and Transvaal TO be British Colony.

New York, March 10.-A dispatch to
the Herald from London says: Presi-
dents Kruger and Steyn have put for
ward their first overtures looking to the
end of the war, but their efforts are GER
tain to be futile, inasmSch as they in
sist that the preservation Of the indie
pendence of the two republics be guaran-
teed first of all.
Judging from the temper of the Erit-
ish people, as displayed recently, and
from opinions of the press this morning,
there is but one possible conclusion.
namely, the complete subjugation of the
Beers, the taking away of the independ-
ence of the two republics and the in
corporation of their territory into a crown
colony.
Nothing less than this will satisfy the
war party of the empire, which at pres
ent has full control.
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FROM NOvEL-READING
Nineteen-Year-Old Lad Had "a Mania
for Sensational Stories.

Chicago, H., March 9.-Victor Nickel
son, who spent much of his nineteen
years Of life reading dime novels, was adj
judged insane by jury in Judge Jones'
court yesterday and was sent to the JEFF
ferson asylum
His parents said that for years-ever
since he was able to read-he had re-
manned in the house day after day perus-
ing yellow-back novels, and trading each
novel as he read it for another. A few
days ago, when they realized that the
mania for sensational reading was grow
ing on him instead Of diminishing, they
attempted to take the books from him
and to burn them. He then tried to kill
both his mother and father.
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ening the Boer positions from the d.
rectlon Of Helpmakaar, while party of
British scouts was encountered at Wasch-
bank, March s."
The force was probably Gen. Huyler's
division, and it is considered quite posi-
bic that an attempt may be made to
traverse the neck of Zululand into the
Transvaal, thus effecting the double pur-
pose of outfianking the Beers at Biggars-
berg and the capturing of Vryheid and
Utrecht
The Beers are reported to be at Big
garsberg in considera BILE numbers. but it
is said they are all sending their stores
to the rear. Gen. Joubert appears to
have left active service to take charge
of the war Office at Pretoria. Lourenco
Marques stories attribute his action part
ly to the alleged fact that he has lost
both control over and confidence in the
burghers and partly to his wish to push
the preparations for. the siege. which are
supposed to be being made at the capi-
tai.
Lord Roberts has not reported nm TO
hour today, but the military authori-
arc of the opinion that Gen. French
must be nearing B!oemfontein In some
quarters Gen. French is credited with
the design to corral both Presidents.
whose exact whereabouts, however, are
difficult to ascertain at this distance.
Liz w Ill OiiiCC - uIdDic 10 CODnfm the
rumors of the relief of Mafeking. but
the service clubs trend of belief is that
the relief will be effected within few
days.
Possibly this belief is the outcome of
recent revelations indicating that if the
relief column is to accomplish anything
it must arrive without delay.
To burn Johannesburg.
A Lourenco Marques special to the
Mail says the Beers declare they will
burn Johannesburg to the ground before
they will allow it to be taken by the
British. Mines are being constructed i'll
various parts Of the city. They are cleo
trically connected with the fort and can
be fired by one man if the occasion
arises. Most of the gold mines in .Jo-
hannesburg, except those controlled by
the government. are in q shocking state.
They are full of water, the machinery
is rusting and has been willfully
smashed.
ID ssension Between Presidents.
The Berlin correspondent of the Daily
Mail says: Il learn that there is dis
sension between President Kruger and
Gen. .Ioubert and that the latter has re-
signed. Probably President Kruger will
assume the chief command. Gen. Schalk-
burger and other prominent commando
ants are also likely to resign for similar
reasons and because President Kruger
ignored their advice to make peace over
lures after the first Boer victory
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Berne, Switzerland, March 10-The
Bund announces that the arbitrator tri-
bunal has pronounced Judgment in the
Delagoa bay arbitration, but on the prin-
cipal points only. The question of the in
demnlty to be paid by Portugal remains
and that will shortly be decided. The
judgment will then be communicated to
the parties concerned.
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War Experts Disappo,nted,

Spenser Wilkinson, dealing in the Post
with the disappointment expressed by the
war correspondents reporting the Poplar
Grove battle, says: Doubtless it was
not a great victory, since the enemy
was not punished, and no great strate-
gical advantage was gained. 1t cannot
be denied that the Beers have pursued a
wise course in defiance of the very bad
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-03-14
Don't Clean Bottles with Shot.

Bottles should never be cleaned with
shot, custom in such general use. To a
certain extent the lead is dissolved by
water and clings in fine film to the
sides of the bottle. If the bottle is used
for vinegar the lead film dissolves and
combines with the acid, often resulting
in lead poisoning. A large potato
chopped fine cleans quite as well as the
shot and cannot result in any harm.
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London, March 10.-The only impor-
tant change in the general situation in
South Africa, indicated by the news re-
ceived up to noon today is that Gen.
Butler is again on the move. The news
was in dispatch from Biggersford, dat
ed Thursday, March s, saying:
Twelve thousand British are threat.
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Four Persons Killed.

Pompton, ". j.. March 9.-The Smith
Fuse mandatory at this place blew up
today and four persons were killed and a
NUMBER oh more Rh OF lesS ihare9 Inc k111e ;;
liam Fl. Talmage, John NJ Merritt, a
boy.
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Carnarvon, Cape Colony, March TO-
Gen. Kitchener has arrived at Victoria
West to organize various columns for the
purpose Of suppressing the rebellion,
which is spreading in this district. Minor
lighting has occurred in several direc-
tiCls.
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DIsLODGED THE Beers.
But They Turned Against French's
Cavalry Who We're Twice Renulsed.

London, March 9.--Lord Roberts turn
ing movement yesterday effectually dis
lodged the Beers from their position, but
they succeeded in making good their es-
cape. They were not surrounded. They
took alarm too soon for the British cav
airy, who, exhausted by the wide sweep
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a If .cteti to Tears.

Pretoria, March ca dispatch from
Bloemfontein says that President Kru-
ger, addressing a crowd of people, said:
Although God is testing our people, my
personal opinion is that the limit of the
test is nearly reached. Ii the people
are sustained By faith in the time of adj
yersity God will soon again turn the tide
in our favor. If we have strong faith in
God He will surely deliver us. The God
of deliverance of the olden time is the
same God now
The speech of the venerable President
brought tears to the eyes Of mea and
women alike. The Free States Vok-
raad national anthem) was then sung.
The visit of President Kruger has done
much good and has cheered the despond-
CntS.
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GEN.. JOUBERT IS RELIEVED
To Have Charge Of Preparations
for Defense Of Pretoria.
GOES TO THE APITAL.
tements in London ~ Relief of
MafekinE will be e.. ted in
Few Days.

Pretoria, Friday, March 9.-The Presi-
dent has returned from Bloemfontein.
Gen. Joubert is expected here shortly.
Fighting commenced in the direction of
Helpmakaar this morning.
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THE TERMS IMPOSSIBLE.
Cannot Now be Accepted in View of
the Sacrifices of the War

London, March 9.--Thc News makes
the following editorial announcement: 1T
was rumored i'll London yesterday-and
we have some reason for believing the ru-
NOR to be correct-that the two repub-
lies made an informal overture of peace
on the preceding day Unfortunately, the
conditions suggested We're of such a char
acter as to preclude the possibility of
leading. to any result. The terms which
might have been gladly accepted before
the war. i'll order to avert it, are impossi-
pie after the war, with all the sacrifices
il has cntai!cd"
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Boer Headquarters, Bggarsburg, Fri
day, March 9.-Shots were exchanged
this morning near Helpmakaar with a
small body of British, who retired hasti-
ly.
Scouts report that the British main
advance is coming from Ladysmith to-
ward Sundays river.
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Prince-Lawrence.

There was a very pretty scene
enacted in Haughton on SUNDAY.
February 4th, at $3.50 D. M, at
the elegant home of DR.. and Mrs.
T. Lawrence, where relatives and
friends assembled to witness the
marriage of their daughter, Katye
Gray, to Mr.. A. W. Prince.
The beautiful and impressive
ceremony was solemnized by
their pastor, Rev. W. G. Evans.
Dear little Katye has much
strength and sweetness of char
acter, and will be sadly missed in
the home circle. Her amiabilitv
and brightness won for her a host
of friends, who will also miss her.
The groom is a worthy young
citizen of Bossier and highly es-
teemed by all who know him. He
resides near Taytortown, on the
Valley road, where he has a bran
new home in which to plabe his
"bonnie bride.'' ,Shreyepor,
Times, 17th inst.