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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
To OPERATE A TELEPHONE IN GUAM
TO PROTECT THE CANAL COMPANY.
MINISTER MERRY FRYING TO srRAIGHTEN MAT
I. TIERS WITH NICARAGUA

WASHINGTON March 17-United States Minister
Merry by direction of the State Department, IS
now on his way from Costa Rica to Managua, the
capital of Nicaragua His mission Is not as mas
becn surmsed connected with the reported issue
between Nicaragua and Costa RIGA, but relates
entirely to canal matters. Up to this time there
has been satisfactory outcome of the contro-
versy between Nicaragua and the Maritime Canal
Company respecting the status of the latters con-
cession. The Nicaragua Government claims that
the concession has expired by failure OF the mari
time company to perform the amount Of work re-
CURED by the concession. In which case the Cragr-
Eyre concession would sHpersede that of the Mari
time Canal Company
The latter company, however. contended that
there had been avoidabie delay in the prosecu-
ton of the work, and appealed for a decision by
an arbitration this point, under a clause in the
original concession providing means for settling
disputes. Next there quarrel between the
company and the Nicaraguan Government over
the nationality OF the arbitrators. and finally mat
tiers have become so involved that Minister Merry
has been ordered to Managua TO make personal
Investigation and to do what Is proper to protect
the interests of the Maritime Canal Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
CASES OF FARIOLOID AT YALE.
THE TWO PATIENTS IsoLATEp-HEALrfI OF
FICER'S STATEMENT

New-Haven, Conn, March 17-Mr. Wright, the
Health Officer. tonight made the following state
rnent concerning smallpox Yale:
There is no need of apprehension on the part Of
students at Yale Of their parents that any
epidemic will result. The two cases Of varioloid
are being properly cared for. Both are isolated
and there Is danger of spread of contagion.
Lew Perkins. jr., the first case is doing well, and
Rufus Parks, jr, the second case. is also well
as can be expected. In fact, cannot positively
state that the latter has varioloid The diagnosis
is a difficult make, for cannot tell how
much Of the eruption in his case IS due to the
taking of vaccine. L have communicated with
the Health officer of Middletown. from which place
came the report day or two ago that Roland
Bailey. senior of Yale. sick at his home with
smallpox contracted by exposure in New Haven.
The Health officer of Middletown has investigated
the case, and informs that he and the attend
ing physicians say 1t is not smallpox nor variooid
but that the young man is cOnValeScing from
measles. The scare Is demorazing at such place
the college. and naturally would be, but there
is danger. for precautions that are effective
have been taken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
NEW MEXICAN REPUBLICAN, DELEGATION

Santa Fee N M March II tSpecaD.-The Repub-
lican Territorial Convention met to-day Socorro
and was by 100 delegates of ia. Every
county except Eddy represented. Resolutions
indorsng the National Administration. Governor
Otero the Territorial judiciary the gold standard
and expansion adopted, and the following dele
gates and alternates were elected 10 the Phila-
delphia Convention peegates-Governor NJ A.
Otero at large: Frank s. Hubbel. Bernalilo Coun-
~; Juan Santistevan, Taos County; Secundino
Romero San Miguel County; Edward A Cahoon
Chavez County, and Aniceto Abeytia, Socorro Coun-
". Aiternates-R P Ervi9n. Union County; David
County: J. NJ Sandoval Bernalilo County; Henry
D. Bowman Dona Ana County. and s. A. Sollen-
berger. Sierra County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

Washington, March II tSpeciaD.-Senator Nc
MILAN, of Michigan. has conceived the excellent
idea OF starting a circulating library In Manila
under Government auspices The following bill in
troduced on Friday, embodies this genuinely phil
anthropical project
That the sum of s5.ooO be appropriated from any
moneys In the Treasury not otherwise apnro-
priated for the rental and preparation i'm the citv
OF Manila Philippine Islands of a suitable building
Tor use as a library and also for the paw OF n
librarian for the period of year; said library 20
be used for the distributing and circula ting OF books
already donated by the people of the United States
for the use of American soldiers and sailors said
amount to be made immedia tey available and 20 he
expended by the trustees OF said library.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
A PETRIFTED FOREST PARK

Washington. March II (SpeciaD.-Mr. Lacey of
Iowa chairman of the House Committee on Public
Lands. has introduced bill to apart a certain
tract Of public land in Arizona petrihed forest
national park. This tract. which is described as
townships sixteen and seventeen north. ranges
twenty-three twenty-four and twenty-five east
ella and Salt River meridian Is said to contain
many wonderful mineral fossilized formations
and other natural curiosites, and Mr.. Lacey's bill
provides for such Government control of the pro-
posed park as shall preserve its curious exhibits
from SpolatiOn destruction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
WORK IN PAGO PAGo H4RBoB

Washington March 1.-THE NAVY Dsn,r,rs,,
has received a report from Commander TIllev q,
the Aharenda who Is temporarily looking after The
interests OF the United States In Tutuila Ths on,
Ger reports that satisfactory progress Is bs,,,,
made IN the construction of the steel pier and
buildings for the cOaling station In Pare p,
Harbor. lie has little 10 say touchtpg rou.ta,
CONDITIONS. but transmits copy OF forgn, no,fs
cation, issued by him to the prlncfnaf chiaS a.
Tutuia. Informing him that In the division OF tha
Samoan group that island, with the thrss s "e
10 the share OF the United States and me ' len
habltants would be protected and assistaa '"e III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
THE TOPEKA FOR A TRAINING SHIP.

Washington. March 1.-THE Topeka is to be added
10 the list of training vessels. She will be over
hauled and fitted out for that purpose the Bos-
ton Navy Yard at an estimated cost OF s25.0o0
Naval Constructor Baxter. OF the Boston yard re-
Gently reported that the Topeka was longer of
any material vessel. and recon-
mended that she be used transport The Blu
reaG~ of Navigation. however, decided 10 add her
the list of training ships
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
SICKNESS AMONG BoER PRISONERS.
CAUSES OF THE DELAY IN SENDING THEM
TO ST HELENA.

Cape Town, March 1.-THE departure Of the
transports with the Boer prisoners for St Hell
ena has been delayed account OF the fact
that seventy Beers sick including many in
fictitious cases. The authorities are striving to
complete the isolated hospital by Wednesday,
and the transports will probably sail that day.
London. March IA dispatch to the Elk
change Telegraph Company from Cape Town,
dated to-day, says it has been decided TO send
the Transvaalers only to st. Helena. the au-
thorities finding it difficult TO prevent conflicts
between the Free Staters and the Transvaalers-
Colonel Schiel the German officer who was
captured in Natal in the early part of the war,
has a special sentry at his door TO prevent him
from doing himself bodily violence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
pRorEsrAYTs AGAINST CATHOLICS.
HEATED CONTEST IN SOUTH AMBoY OVER BoARI
OF EDUCATION ELECTION

South Arnboy N j.. March 1.-THE annual school
election VIII be held here next week, and the
citement among the opposing parties is at fever
heat Three members of the Board of Education
are to be elected for term OF three years. The
Board Ia now made up OF seven Protestants and
two Catholics. The election Is always fought on
religious Up the last election the opposing
parties had won alternately. hut last year the
Protestants won for the second time in succession
The year before they had majority of on the
Board Meetings being held nightly by various
secret organizations, including the American Pro-
tective Association, to arrange for full vote.
The dismissal of instructor of music and the
report that a number of other teachers who are
Catholics to be removed have added to the Bit
the fight II is stated that the Protestant
majority the Board is IN favor of letting
OF the older teachers go and of filling their places
with graduates of the State Normal School.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
MONEY FOR HARTFORD PUBLIC BUILDING

Washington. March IL (SpeciaD.-Senator Haw-
leys bill authorizing the construction of addition
to the Hartford public building favorabIy re-
ported in the Senate yesterday. hut the COMMITTEES
Public Buildings and Grounds changed the
amount of appropriation from $3.50 900 to 100000
The estimate made by the Treasury Department In
cludes the necessary heating and ventilattng APP
paratus, lighting, equipment etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
RELIEF OF MAFEKING AGAIN REPORTED

London. March Ill is persistently reiter-
ated that Mafeking has been relieved, but the
War Office has information confirming the
ruInor.
Lobatsi Bechuansiand. Monday, March II
(via Lourenco Marques, March 1T1.-The railroad
is open to this point. and there is wire comuuni-
cation as far as Pitsani- The Beers who were
al Sequani have retired TO Rustenberg The
relief of Mafeking is expected any day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
MISSING ISLAND TO BE LOOKED FOR.

Washington March 1.-THE photographic Office
has taken steps have the United States steamer
Iroquois make a search for the missing Morrill,
Island while she is engaged in the survey for a
cable route in the Pacific Several reports have
reached the office to show that ships have sailed
directly the place where the island was
charted The officers say this may be owing to a
mistake made by the early recorders but they will
verify the fact.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
THE POPULATION OF MANILA.
AN INCOMPLETE CENSUS REPORT PLACES 1T
T. Oan

Washington March 1.-THE War Department
has received a report from the Sanitary corps
which has been making census OF Manila. 1t
places the population actually living in houses
within the police district 10000 The territory
included in this does not embrace the
suburban districts take into account people Nv
ing in Bancos those who inmates OF con-
vents and Summaries The work of the corps Is
yet complete but 1t establishes basis upon
which the Health Department may proceed In It's
statistics and in It's provisions for maintaining the
health of the community. ~
The Chinese population was turned in as 500
This is said to be far out of the way. IL Is esti-
mated that at least $4,000 Chinese live in the city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
THE NEW-ORLEANS MUST BE OVERHAULED

Washington March ia report from Manila in
dicates that the cruiser New-OrIeans must under
go extensive repairs in order continue in active
service The Navy Department is confronted with
the decision of the question of the expediency of
making these repairs on the China station
turning the ship, which Is not long out, TO the
mir q oyerhauled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
THE ISSUE OF PATENTS INCREASING

Washington, March 17.-During the last three
months the Patent Office issued 1S5 more patents
than during the corresponding period the proceed
ing year 1t is said that if this rate of issue is
maintained the number OF patents issued this
year will be greater than that of any twelve
months in the history of the office. If the ratio
is maintained the number will reach twenty-six
thousand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
Nor A CANDID4TE ZOE CONGRESS.

Los Angeles, Cal. March IA private letter
ceived here to-day from Congressman r. j.
Waters contains the statement that under no cir
cunstances will he consent 10 denomination TO
Congress-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
OFFICERS OF THE MAsHoNA DROWNED

London. March IA Cape Town dispatch
says that Captain Johnson and Third officer
Bolton, of the steamer Mashona. captured by a
British cruiser and subsequently released, were
drowned in a gale last night. Four others were
drowned and a boats crew from the Cheshire is
missing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
CHARLES Fl. PACHIN PARDONED.

Washington, March 1.-THE President has par
doned Charles H. Pachin, who is serving a six
years sentence at Rochester. n. Y, for having
counterfeitng tools In his possession. The pardon
was grant ed on account Of the physical condition
Of he prisoner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
EULoGIES IN TIE HORSE

Washington. March 17-Members OF the House
TODAY pronounced euiosies upon the late ,ro,ros
l. Hay ward, a Standardized from Nebraska VINO
business of importance was transacted No o''iaf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
THE POLICY OF MEDIATION"
MoNTAGU WHITE PRESENTS THE BoER CUES
TON FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW

In his article THE Policy of Mediation which
serves as an introduction to The Story of the
Beers" which will be published the coming week
under authority Of the South African republics,
Montagu White, formerly Consul-General OF the
Transvaal at London. discusses the possibility OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
DEMONSTRATION OVER LADY ROBERTS.
SCENES AT HER DEPARTURE FROM LON
DON FOR SOUTH AFRICA.

London March 1.-THE departure of Lady
Roberts from London this morning for South
Africa was made the occasion for popular
demonstration Among her fellow travellers
were the Duchess of Teek, who has gone to join
her husband; General Sir Frederick Darlington
and staff Lady Gresham and Miss Rhodes. A
large gathering of friends bade Lady Roberts
farewell including William ST. John Brodrick
the Parliamentary Secretary Of the Foreign
Office; George Wyndham, the Parliamentary
Secretary of the War Office; A J. Newton, the
Lord Mayor of London, and the Duke of Aber-
corn. Lady Roberts accompanied by her
two daughters, all in the deepest mourning.
Shortly after she entered her saloon carriage
the Lord Mayor presented to the three women
punches of shamrock The departure of the
train was the signal for q great outburst of en-
handkerchiefs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
STEAMSHIP PARIs's CHANGE OF NAME.

Washington. March IT tSpeciaD.-The bill of SEN
Sewell changing the name of the steamship
Paris has been favorably reported in the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
PASSES HELD BY THE BOERS.
LORD pUNDoNALD's CAVALRY IN CONTACT
WITH THE ENEMY.


Ladysmith. Friday. March 16.-Lord Dundon-
AIDS cavalry patrols reconnoitred the Free State
border of Basutoland to De Beers Pass, where
slight skirmish occurred, in which two British
were wounded The Beers also eneoun-
tered in strength at Van Reenen's Pass and
Tintwa's Pass
Kafirs arriving here report that the Beers are
nanifesting a very vindictive spirit under de-
feat and that many kraals hitherto respected
have been burned.
The German ambulances attached to the Boer
forces were found near Modder Spruit abandoned
by the Beers. The physicians in charge were
unable TO move, and were brought into camp,
where the wounded were cared for. Transports
were subsequently supplied. and the ambulanees
were sent to the Boer lines
Glencoe Natal. Thursday, March 10 (via Lou
reneo Marques Friday, March 16)--The Boer
defenees along the Biggarsberg have been COM
pleted, and are said TO render the positions i'm
pregnable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
ANTITRUST RESOLUTIONS IN THE HOUSE

Washington, March 17.-Representative Richard
of Tennessee to-day introduced two more anti
trust resolutions. against the American Steel
and Wire Company and the other against the
Federal Steel Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
FILIPIN0S NAY PLAY IN THE BANDS.

Washington. March 1.-THE Acknowledgement
received a telegram to-day from General Otis ask
ing auth orty to allow Fpinos 10 enlist as MEM
bers OF the regmental bands In the Philippines
The request will be granted as q matter Of policy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
SLAVERY ABOLISHED IN GUAM.
CAPTAIN LEARY. THE GOVERNOR. ISSUES
PROCLAMATION.

Washington March 1.-THE following procla-
nation has been issued by the Governor OF the
island of Guam:
To the Inhabitants of Guam.
In Issuing this decree the Government desires
and earnestly invokes divine blessing and guild
ance in it's official action and in the daily pur-
suits and occupations of the citizens Oh uuaiii; u;
BY the cession of the isle of Guam 10 the
United States of America all or the authority,
power and responsibilities of sovereignty were
transferred to this Government. ana IN Trans
forming and organizing the new ponticai PoWci
the surest and speediest route to success, pros
perty and happiness for the fnhapNahts VI
this island is by benevolent assimilation 10 tiie
fundamental principles that constitute inc 'a'''
of free American government
Honest labor with just compensation, uishiueu
by faithful consideration of the mutual inter
ests and welfare of all concerned, should insure
listing labor degrading system OF human BOND
age and unjust. indefinite servitude or peondSe
permitted during the late Spanish controi IN tiis
island is, in fact. system or slavery, anu dS
such is subversive of good government, Is an
obstacle TO progressive civilization menace 20
popular liberty and a violation OF the sacred
privileges guaranteed by the Constitution OF the
United States. ,...
Now therefore by virtue of the authority
vested in me by His Excelency, the PRESIDENT
of the United States. /, Richard +. Leary, cap
tain u S. N. Governor of the isle or tIuarn, 40
hereby announce and publicly proclaim dpso-
lutte prohibition and total abolition or human
slavery or peonage in the isle Of Guam on ana
after the Odd day of February, A u ls"o ai,e.
all persons are hereby COMMANDED 10 coiip''
with the requirements of this proclamation .
In witness whereof I hereunto set my nanu
and have caused the seal of the United states
Naval Station. isle of Guam, to be afhxeo
Done at Agana isle of Guam, the nrSt udy U!
January in the year of our Lord 100. ana OF
the Independence of the united States oi %Aniei
lea the 124th. , -,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
THE MAINE HOMEWARD BOUND.
LADY RANDoLPH'S MESSAGE TO THE COM
MITTEE.

London. March 17.-Lady Randolph Churchill,
who started homeward the hospital ship
Maine yesterday, cables TO the committee that
she regards il a compliment to the United States
that the Maine the first ship to leave since
Ladysnith relieved.
There were twelve officers and 153 non-com-
rnissioned officers and men aboard the Maine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18

THE H4RBLEHEAD AT SAUSELITO.
Washington, March 1.-THE Marblehead has ar
rived Sauselito.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
rRANsvAA1 WAR RELIEF FUND.

Cecil Barring. treasurer. No. 15 Wall-st reports
subscriptions the Transvaal War Relief Fund to
date as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
GEN wHEELER'S FAVORABLE REPORT

GEN wHEELER'S FAVORABLE REPORT
Washington March 17.-General wheeler
called at the Navy Department to-day 10 con-
suit with Secretary Long and Assistant Score
tary Allen who is more directly In charge OF
the affairs of the islands under naval govern
meut. respecting the. report he was charged 10
make upon the conditions Of the island OF Guam
and the administration of Captain Leary' the
naval Governor. The report itself Is not yet
quite complete but the General read extracts
to indicate it's character. In substance. ne
found that the island we'll favored eiimat-
icaIly that II was of strategic Importance 10
the United States, was especially valuable as
midway coaling place in the long run rom
Honolulu TO Manila and that the people were
we'll satisfied with the change OF their conuitioh
They were of a docile, pleasing disposition, anu
those of the inhabitants who preserved ths
traits of the original owners or the SOIL were VI
fine nhysioue Considering the extensive re-
forms Captain Leary had been Obliged 20 mshe
he had succeeded well in holding the REGARD Oh
the majority of the people of the island
TO OPERATE TELEPHONE IN GUAM
San Francisco March 1.-THE brig John "
spreckels has sailed for Guam, carrying mans ana
freight This is the first vessel which has ever efe
here for the Ladrones with a cargo or merchanoise
The hulk of the cargo is for the stocking OF
ctcre To be owned and operated by company az
Guan, There is also a telephone plant on board
which will be put up and operated oy the company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
KRUGER SEEKS PEACE.


traced.
At Barky West 200 disloyal persons have sur
rendered to the Justice of the Peace, and Dot
more have given up their arms and ammunition
ct Herschel.
Commandant Olivier evacuated his position
hill in front Of the British during the
night. Several Beers Of his force have surren-
dered- He is reported TO be at Rockville with
only small force.
Mr.. De Wet, member Of the Cape Parlia-
ment, and his brother have been arrested.
Vanzyl March 16-The railroad has been re-
opened from Bloemfontein 70 Norvals Pont.
Colonel Pole arew and the Grenadiers have
just arrived at Norvals Pont.
Bethulie. March 16-Generai Gatacre's scouts
have occupied springfontein. The country is
clear Of the enemy. The main column is follow
ing the scouts.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-05-11
Fascination OF 1deh.

Many theories have been suggested
as to why light attracts moths, but
perhaps the best explanation is that it
fascinates them as a serpent does q
bird. So much is this the case that
traps have been devised for their de-
struction based on this fact. One of
these inventions consists Of an elec-
trio %searchlight in connection with a
blowing fan. The insects, completely
fascinated, r attracted by the light
and fly close to the lantern; they are
then drawn into a pipe by a suction
draught and carried to a sort of mill,
which mixes them up with a little -four.
The resulting blend is then used for
poultry food. When some warships
were using their powerful searchlights
off the coast of Egypt, Mt more than
two miles from the shore, millions of
Insects. fascinated by the light, tray
eled along the beam of light until they
struck the glass and fell, where they
accumulated into n heap more than
two feet in height. Light equally fas-
cinates fishes, and they have been
lured to the nets by Il slowlight lower
ed into the water
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-05-11
what a Famous Poem Cost.


There is no more famous poem in the
English language than Edgar Allen
Poe's "The Bells" 1t is among the
unique things in literature. 1t was
first published in Sartain's Magazine.
The son of the editor tells a most in
teresting anecdote of how his father
secured the poem. Poe came into the
office n day, and, handing father u
stanza in manuscript. asked him what
he thought of it. Father looked it over
and said he thought it pretty good.
rs 1t worth $5?' asked Poe. Father said
he thought it was, and paid him the
money. The poem was the first stanza
of The Bells.' A week or so later Poe
again stumbled into the office, with the
remark: We'll, John, 1 see you haven't
printed my poem yet Father said he
had not because of lack of space. Well,
I've got another stanza here. Will you
let me have u five on itY The man
looked SO utterly wretched that father
paid him the money and took the STAN
"a. Still another installment of two adj
ditional stanzas followed within q
month, and then it was that the poem
was first published"