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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
Mormon Telegraph Lines.

Chicago, Feb. 22.-Colonel r. G..
Clowry, vice-president and general
superintendent of the Western Union
Telegraph Company, today completed
the purchase Of all the lines of the
Deseret Telegraph Company, which
have heretofore belonged to and been
operated by the Mormon church. These
lines extend throughout Utah and to
all the Mormon settlements in the state
of Idaho and Nevada, and their con-
struction by Brigham Young was in
advance of the building of railroads.
and for many years they were the prin-
cipal means of immediate communica-
ton for the Mormon church and its
business connections. Colonel j. j.
Dickey, superintendent of the third dis
trict of the Western Union Telegraph
Comapny, with headquarters at Omaha,
went to Salt Lake this afternoon to
complete the transfer of the property.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
PROPERTY OF UlTLANDERS.
Will BE Restored by England After the
War.


New York, Feb. IA special to
the Herald from Washington says:
Uitlanders who have been compelled to
abandon their property in the Trans
vaal, by reason of the attitude OF the
Beers, will be reinstated in possession
should the British conquer the South
African republic and the Orange Free
State. Information of the determina-
tion of the British government has
reached the state department in the
form of copy of this proclamation,
issued by the British high commits
siOner iOr South Africa. at Cape Town
under date of January 26:
'Notice is hereby given that the gov
ernment of her majesty will not recog-
nize as valid or effectual any forfeiture
of any properties in the territories OF
the South African Republic, or the
Orange Free State, or any charges, fines,
or encum brances of whatsoever descrip-
tion declared. levied or charged upon
any such property, which forfeiture,
charge, fine, ncumbrance, conveyance,
transfer or transmission has been or
shall be declared charged, levied, made
or carried into effect by the govern
ments of the South African Republic
or of the Orange Free State subsequent
ly to the 10th of October, $780,"
So far as the state department has
been informed, the Beers have not de-
clared forfeited any property belong
ing to American citizens, but if SO, the
American consul will take measures
for securing it's restoration. In the
event of failure, and if the British con-
quer the country. its restoration will
be certain after the war. 1t is likely
that the South African Republic, de-
sirous of averting international COM
plications, will be chary about forfeit
ing property of persons other than
British. The only case thus Tar brought
to the attention of the state depart
ment is that of an American named
Brown, who says he did not secure
justice from the South African courts.
and has filed claim for damages,
which will be given attention when the
war is ended.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
MUTIlATED LETTERS.
Macrum's Proof That His Mail Was
Tempered With.


New York, Feb. ga special to
the Journal and Advertiser from Wash
ington says: Charles Z. Macrum, late
consul at Pretoria, furnishes proof OF
his charges that United States official
mail was opened by the British censor
Mr.. Macrum has several envelopes,
each bearing the British sticker applied
to the envelope after it had been opened
by the censor.
He has one envelope which contained
mail matter from Consul-General
Stowe, at Cape Town. 1t is the reula-
tion blue of the consular service. 1t
bears upon it's face the legend "U. S.
Consular Service" and stamp mail
Suspended" On the reverse side is
the United States government seal, i'm
pressed upon the red sealing wax of the
consular service. The British sticker,
resealing the letter after it had been
opened, bears the potential initials,
"V. r." the initials of the clerk who
opened the letter, the name of the
place where it was opened.
IL,
October 4, by Consul-General Stowe.
1t was held there one month apparent
ly, for the next postmark is that of
Durham, dated November 4. From
Durham it was sent to Pretoria and
reached Mr.. Macrum in its mutilated
form. The circulars to consuls issued
by the department, are not in them
selves important, but nevertheless
"official mail" never reached Mr.. Ma
crum. They were confscated without
apology or explanation by the British
censor. AS for Mr.. Macrum's g personal
mail, he never heard of it.
The British authorities are familiar
with the American consular code. On
November 8, Mr.. Macrum sent cable
gram in code to the state department,
urgently requesting that he be permit
ted to come home. Usually cable
grams, because of the difference in
time between South Africa and this
country, consume two days in trans
mission; that is to say. the cable sent
by Mr.. Macrum on November 8, would
normally have been received by the
state department on November 10. But
on November 9, before the cablegram
was received by the state department,
certainly, and before it was sent from
South Africa, probably, the British
papers in Natal, hundreds of miles
away, announced in impressive type
that Mr.. Macrum, the American con-
sui at Pretoria desired to be permitted
to 90 home.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
CRONJE GOT AWAY
Doubt About Capture of the
British Wagons.
HOW ROBERTS PLANS WORKED
Beers From Natal Are Reported to BE
Moving to Assistance Of the Free
State Forces.

London, , eb. 20.-It is now amply
confirmed that General Cronje escaped.
Every detail received, however, proves
how admirable Lord Roberts plans
were conceived and were succeeding.
But for the unexpected delay at Dekiel
drift, which was almost inmpassable
for wagons, the whole Boer force would
one day there gave them their chance
for hasty retreat. All the other
movements of Lord Roberts were exc
cuted on time. Apparently General
Cronje is retreating with the main
army, and even if he shall escape alto
gether, he will probably lose all his
baggage.
There is still something doubtful of
about the capture of the British convoy.
According to Daily Mail correspond
ent with the convoy, which consisted
of 200 wagons, each loaded with 5000
pounds of ration and forage, and each
drawn by 16 oxen, it was quite unex-
pectedly attacked by commando
supposed to come from Colesburg. The
escort, consisting of 80 of the Gordon
Highlanders, 40 men of the army serv-
ice corps, and a few of Kitchener's
horse, maintained defense until the
arrival of reinforcements sustaining
insignificant casualties.
The Standards correspondent at
Jacobsdal, telegraphing February H.,
says:
"An attack was made yesterday
upon the rear guard of our main body
by force of 1,400 Beers, who were
hurried up from Coesburg. They
succeeded in capturing some of our
wagons, but Lord Roberts did not de-
lay his march to retake these. There
were few casualties on our side."
The last OF our supply columns ar
rived from Honey Nest kloof today,
having met with no opposition on the
way.
Specials from Ladysmith report an
apparent movement on the Beers to-
ward the Free State, presumably with
the object of assisting General Cronje.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
.BOERS FALLING BACK
Concentrating the Defense OF
Their Country.
THEY WILL GIVE UP LADYSNITH
Oppose Roberts-Hss Cropje
Escaped?

London, Feb. 22.-The Beers are
leaving all the positions held by them
on British territory and are concentrat-
ing for the defense of their own.
Sir Redvers Butler thinks they are
about to raise the siege OF Ladysmith,
and this is the large news of the day.
General Clements reports that the force
confronting him has been greatly di-
minished. Ten thousand men are esti.
mated to have gone from the Colesberg
district alone. The Beers are also re-
tracing their steps from Zululand.
Thus they are relaxing their hold on
all sides in order to assemble to oppose
Lord Roberts. He is pressing on stead
lily towards Bloemfontein. This Is
shown Ly his inconsequential telegram
from Paardeberg, 80 or so miles away.
Doubtless he is miles behind the COL
umn that is pursuing the Beers, and
the next important news may be the
occupation of Bloemfontein.
Nothing has been heard from the
chase of Cronje for two days. Although
the last words of the war Office tonight
were that there was no news for publi-
cation, there is strong disposition to
believe that favorable information has
been received, but Is being withheld
until the operations culminate in some-
thing more conclusive. There is an
equally strong disposition to think that
General Cronje has got away.
Owning to the lack of transports, the
British are not likely to invade Boer
territory except where Lord Roberts is
operating. General Butler will have to
stop at the Drakensberg mountains.
Probably part of his 10000 men will
ultimately join the legions Of Lord
Roberts. II, as General Butler AYERS.
the Beers are retreating from him, then
the news on every side is favorable to
the British.
Nevertheless, troops continue to 60
up. The war office thinks that the call
to veterans to rejoin the colors, together
with the bounty, will bring $4,000
men to the home defense. The urgency
with which home defense is pressed
excites some wonder.
With the CASUALTIES just reported,
the British losses in woanded, killed
and captured are now IL, ,102.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
Bondsmen Held Responsible.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 22.-The su.
preme court today reaffirmed its decis-
ion of last November in the suit against
the estate of ex-State Treasurer Rufus
N. Ramsay, brought by the latter q
bondsmen to recover the amount spent
in making good shortage of $47S, 900
in Treasurer Ramsay's accounts with
the state. The former decision of the
court reversed and remanded the decis-
ion of the lower court, thus compelling
the bondsmen to stand responsible for
the shortage. Today's decision was
ON q rehearing of the case.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
Bonded Warehouses.

City of Mexico, Feb. 20.-The presi-
dent has issued decree for the estab-
lishment of system of bonded ware
houses at ports of entry. Managers OF
warehouses may lend money on the
goods deposited, as we'll as enjoy the
usual privileges pertaining to this bust
ness in foreign countries, collect stor-
age charges, etc. Exemptions of GUS
toms duties on the materials for the
construction of the warehouses is grant
ed for five years. Several banks here
are interested in this business, and
New York parties are expected to take
. portion of the capital required. The
business was PROJECTED some years ago,
but was defeated in congress, but it is
now certain to pass.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
TWO MEN PRESIDED.
Unusual Scene in the Kentucky State
Senate.

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 21.-The Demo
Gratis held a session of the senate, with
President Pro Tenn. Carter presiding,
this morning, and adjourned to meet
at 1O:SO. The Republicans had ad.
journed Saturday to meet at 1890
today.
When the senate convened, both
Carter and Marshall presided. The
Republicans recognizing Mr.. Marshall,
adjourned after prayer, and, led by
Lieutenant Governor Marshall, the Re-
publican senator's left the hall. The
Democratic senator's, recognizing Presi.
dent Pro Tenn. Carter, paid no atten-
ton to the Republican proceedings,
and continued in session. The Demo
cratic senate then adopted a motion,
introduced by Mr.. Allen. of Lexington,
to reaffirm the former action of the sem
ate by which Goebel was declared gov
ernor. This prevailed on viva voice
vote. Senator Triplett, anti-Goebel
Democrat, voted with the Democrats
for the purpose of making a quorum.
The Democratic senators adjourned
after adopting the Allen resolution.
The house Democrats will follow the
action of the senate Democrats, ratify-
ing the former proceedings in the Goe-
bel and Taylor and the Beckham.
Marshall contests. The house convened
at noon. Speaker Trimble presiding.
The journal of the Democratic legisla.
ture, sitting at Louisville, was read.
Hickman (Dem. demanded roll call
to ascertain the presence OF quorum.
The Republicans did not answer TO
their names and only So of the 60 DEM
ocrats were present. The house adopt
ed resolution directing the custodian
Of public buildings to drape the legis-
lative halls and statehouse with EN-.
blems of mourning. and to place the
state capitol flag at half-mast, on ac-
count of the death of Governor Goebel.
The contest matter was not taken up.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01

New York, Feb. 23.-Regarding the
contention that the United States
should not build the Nicaragua canal
without erecting expensive fortifca'
tions, Admiral Dewey, in Washington.
last night, said:
"Fortiticationsl Why, Of course not.
As understand IL, the canal Is to be
and should be aneutralized commercial
pathway between the two great oceans.
To fortify it would simply result In
making it q battle-ground in case ol
war.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
Tho Venezuelan Revolution.

Havana, Feb. 20.-General Ignacio
Andrade, former president of Vene-
zuela, who is now in Havana, said
today:
II left Venezuela for the good of my
country, as it was claimed that was
the cause of the revolution. As the
revolution continues, can scarcely
have been the sole cause. l confess
that 1 do not know the precise cause
of the war. By some it has been at
tributed to the division of the country
into 30 states by congress. The revo-
lutionists pretend to consider it uncon-
stitutional, but they have themselves
maintained that division"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01

Quebec, Feb. 21.-Edwin Mayo. O.
the "Pudd' 'nhead Wilson" company,
dropped dead in the Chateau Frontenat
today. Mr.. Mayo and his vile wers
staying at the Frontenac. He val
chatting with Edwin Varney. manager
of the Academy, until about 2 O'Clock
When Mr.. Varney started to take hi
leave, Mr.. Mayo arose to see him out,
and suddenly fell back in his chair
He bIed profusely from the mouth, and
was dead before q doctor, who was
called, could get to the hotel.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
Empress Dow.ser.s w.riih. Edies.

Victoria, B. c., Feb. ga warlike
secret edict has been issued by the en-
press dowager of China, on her own
initiative. According to the North
China Herald, she has dispatched cir
cular to the governors and viceroys OF
maritime provinces appealing to them
to resist by force of arms all further AZ.
gressions by foreign powers on Chinese
soil. The edict calls upon the govern
ors 10 resist all aggression and protect
their ancestral homes and graves from
the invader" by force Of arms, If neces-
sary, without asking instructions from
Peklng. All the Chinese papers say
that the Russians and French arc back
ing the hand of the empress dowager In
her act of dethroning the young em.
DorOr
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
Although japan has not addressed

Although Japan has not addressed
any remonstrances to the government
respecting the treaty of reciprocity me-
gotiated by this government with
France, she has made it plain to the
authorities that she will be adversely
affected by the provisions relating to
silks. The United States is unable tu
take any action in the matter except to
negotiate treaty of recilrocity with
Japan in case the French treaty is rati-
fed, which is, from the present out
look. an altogether unlikely event.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
Elephants Ran Amuck.

London, Feb. 2O.-An exciting scene
took place at the Crystal Palace, Syden-
ham, this afternoon. Two large ele.
plants belonging to the circus ran
amuck, killed their keepers and gored
another man. There was a terrible
panic in the audience attending the
concert in the place. One animal was
captured after great damage to prop
erty. The other escaped through the
grounds, but was captured late this
evening in the suburbs of Breckenham.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
The El PasO Riot.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The war de-
partmsnt has received the following re.
port from the commanding officer at
Fort Bliss as to his progress in discov-
ering the perpetrators of the Ell Paso
assault: Everything quiet; have
leader beyond doubt; believe l will
have all the guilty parties shortly. i
have sent Lieutenant-C Colonel Roberts
to make q complete investigation and
report,"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
samoan treaty Proclamation.

Washington, Feb. 21.-The president
today signed the proclamation making
public the Samoan treaty. The procla'
nation is in the usual form, save fol
the section relative to the exchange ol
ratifications. and recites the treaty in
extensO.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
Fails with Heavy Liabilities.

Chicago, Feb. 23.-H. s. Bright, OF
Superior, Wis, was named receiver for
the large properties of James Stimson,
4436 Drexel boulevard, by Judge Kohl
saat, sitting in the United States cir
emit court. Mr.. Stimson's assests are
not stated. His liabilities are put at
eQn0 0O0
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01
Street Car Barn Burned.

New York, Feb. 21.-Fire today de.
stroyed one of the buildings occupied
by the Metropolitan Street Railway
Company. Three cars were destroyed
and 40 damaged. Loss, $4,000.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01

Seven Stores Worth o60. 900, Burned.
Clarksdale,- Miss, Feb. 20.-Fire
which started in the rear of Bacol q
Capps' general store destroyed seven
brick stores in the business portion of
the city today; loss, $50. 200.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01

New Orleana Feb. 20.-The st.
Charles colleges at Grand Coteau, to-
eether with > large and valuable libra.
y, was destroyed by firs today; loss,
$4,000.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01

NebFaska Suit Against Standard OH.
Lincoln, Neb.. Feb. 22.-A demurrer
fled by the Standard Oil Company to
q petition of the state Of Nebrasks,
which seeks to deprive the company Of
its franchise for operating in the state
ON the ground that IL is trust In vio-
lation Of the Nebraska antitrust law.
was argued before the supreme court
this afternoon. Tho case was taken
under advisement.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01

Fire in Denver, Colo, destroyed q
tour-story building. Loss is estimated
at $150,000.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01

The total wealth of American colleges
and universities is $3.50, 900, 900.
A geological survey expert has found
much coal in the Philippines, but no
precious metals.
In st. Joseph, Mo-, there is offered q
bounty of 5000 for every highwayman
that is killed.
The German foreign Office says the
change in Chinese emperors Is of no
importance to Europe and the powere
will not act.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-01

near Admiral Bradford estimates the
'OS' oi the Pacific cable at $40, 900, 900.
Dreyfus is still in Southern France,
mere his health shows continued i'm.
provement.
Ell Emerson. full-blooded Indian
sbs easurer of the Seneca nation, is 81 ZOO
snort in his accounts.
so.. uuring last year $4,000 migrant
.e'ted in Canada. The number from
e eoo united States is 1900, or about
S'VOO more than last year.
The Forrest City times., 1900-09-21

The freshness of eggs is carefully graded in
this country, but our distinctions are sur
passed in delicacy by those formerly in
vogue among the British residents in India.
A distinguished general once happened
to stop in Calcutta. At breakfast the great
man was served with boiled eggs. He took
one, broke the shell, and dropped it with an
air Of disgust.
"Herel' he cried to his servant, what
do you mean by giving me a bad egg?"
The man hurried to his master, and exam
ined the egg with the utmost seriousness
II entreat your forgiveness" said he; "but
it's all mistake. The stupid waiter has
gone and brought you an aid de camps egg
by mistake. STRAY Stories.
The Forrest City times., 1900-09-21
WERE MEN OF FEW WORDS.
They Managed Pretty Well. However,
to Make Themselves I'm
derstood.

There is little settlement of New Hamp.
shire people in kiowa county. Col. Among
other things they brought with them the
New Hampshire aversion to using any more
words in conversation than are absolutely
necessary, says the Philadelphia Record
Two OF them met on the road recently and
INDUCED in the following dialogue:
"Mornin', Si'
"Mornin', JOSH"
".Whatd you give your horse for bots?"
"Turpentine."
"Mornin'"
"Mornin'"
A few days later the men met again, and
here's the way hard luck story was told in
mighty few words:
Mornin', ST"
"Mornin', josh"
bots?"
"Turpentine"
KILLED mine"
Mine, too"
"Mornin'."
"Mornin'."
The Forrest City times., 1900-09-21
GALvESTON'S GRATITUDE.
Mayor Jones Expresses 1t I'm a Most
COurteously Worded Dispatch
to the President.

Washington, Sept. 19.-The follow.
ing dispatch has been received at the
White House from Mayor Jones, OF
Galveston, addressed to the presi.
dent:
The people of Galveston, through
me, desire to return their sincere
thanks for the great interest you and
the United States government,
through you, have manifested in their
behalf in their hour of trial. While
their sufferings are indescribable, yet
they have ever in their minds the
great government which never fails
to respond to the distress of its citi-
zens, and they also know that at the
head of that government is an up
right, Christian gentleman, whose
every effort is to relieve the distressed
with all the means and power at his
command"
The Forrest City times., 1900-09-21
THE HOWARD M'GEE FEUD.
4 Long Expected Tragic China to Tennes.
see Feud Enacted In a Madi-
sonville Hotel.

Madisonville, Tenn, Sept. 19.-The
Howard-McGee feud had a dramatic
climax, yesterday, in which one man
was killed, two others fatally and an
other seriously injured.
Monroe county, the home of the
Howards and McGee, has been expect.
ing yesterdays events for two years
AT noon, "a few minutes after Charles
Jones and his brother, Joshua, had
entered the Clew hotel dining room,
which was filed with guests, Calvin
and Tom Howard entered also, and
met the Jones brothers face to face.
In an instant revolvers were drawn by
the four men and about thirty shots
were fired, the terrified guests making
their exit from the room by way OF
doors and windows.
When the firing ceased, Charles
Jones was found dead on the floor
with two bullets in his heart and
three in his head; Joshua Jones and
Calvin Howard were mortally wound
the only one of the quartette left Oh
his feet, had a number of bullei
wounds in his body.
Two years ago Tom Howard mar
ried member of the McGee family
despite the strenuous opposition of
the McGees. A few days later two
brothers of Mrs. Tom Howard went to
Toms house, and, calling him to the
door, began firing upon him. Two of
Toms brothers, Ernest and VIII How
ard, and George Morrow joined in the
fusilade, and all three were shot and
killed by the McGees. This was the be-
ginning of the feud. since which time
it has developed and grown with in
tense bitterness. The McGees were
arrested for the killing of Ernest and
VIII Howard and George Morrow, and
their sister, Mrs. Tom Howard, re-
naming true to her husband, testified
against them. The final trial of the
McGhees was for yesterday, at
jacksonville, the county seat of Mon
roe county. The McGees and How
ards are among the best-known peo-
ple in the county.