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had his enemies placed where he could


Another pasttime of this strange mon
arch was to go out. cloaked and disguised,
at night to serenade his various loves be-
meath the windowbars. after the fashion
of Seville; and woe betide the previous
lover of any maid who str,.ck his fancy.
He is said to have stabbed 10 the heart
a score OF rivals. Don Pedro and his vic
tins have long been dust. but the lovely
gardens of the Alcazar, which he caused
to be planted. still keep his unloveiy MEM
ory green. as well as the grinning skulls
and grewsome traditions. All along its
paths are magical fountains, planned by
him. which when key Is turned. sudden
Iy spring up and shower the walks and
blossoms and make fairy rainbows In the
sunshine. You may pick oranges today
from the trees that Pedro planted and
flowers that are far-off descendants Of the
same that the cruel king used to gather
for his beautiful Maria-and which some
times he sent in mockery TO Tore del Orc
the Golden Tower. where his cast-on
sweethearts were imprisoned
FANNIE B. WARD.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

III il were done, hcn us done. then 'twtre
Vol Il were done gnrckly." Do not make YOUR
decision quickly although you can subject ieu-
ries beer to the severest Of tests end the results
in every instant will be that HeuiIch's beers are
pur. and wholesome These results appear all
Inc more impressive when viewed in connection
With the fact that Maezon. Senate, and Lager
nave achieved their popularity because OF their
pare qualities. By 'phoning eii, Arlington Bot
ling Co., you will get HeuIich's in bottles.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
An Electrical Plant and 81 New EIe.
vator Needed.

Col Theodore A. Bingham. in charge OF
public buildings and grounds in the Dis
trict, has recommended to the Secretary
of War that Congress be asked TO appro-
pirate s26.5O0 for an electrical plant for
the Washington Monument.
The report states that the elevator ma
chinery now in use in the Monument is
about worn out, and requires constant re-
pairing. During the month Of January the
elevator was out OF service thirteen days on
account of repairs being made. The ele-
vator is now inspected every morning be
fore visitors are admitted, to see that ii is
In good condition and there is no danger OF
any accident, but the constant repairing is
costly, and keeps the elevator out Of SER
vice much OF the time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

SEVILLE. Spain, Jan. 2l.-There is a
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

The Secretary o! War has received from
General Wilson. Chief OF the Engineer
Corps. an adverse report on the bill au-
ihorizing the sale Of plat OF ground at
the foot Of Twenty-seventh Street, on the
Potomac River. to Littlefeld, Alvord &
Co. The would-be purchasers have occu-
pied the ground since 1892 on lease, and
had a bill introduced into the House au-
thorizing them to purchase the property,
but General Wilson says ii would be un-
wise FOR the War Department 10 part
with IL.
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TALES OF old SEVILLE
Scenes in the Moorish Capital on
the Guadalquivir.

The Gayest and Sunniest City of
Spnfn-Its Interesting History. Art.
and Architecturc-Pcdro the Cruel;
HIS Gorgeous Palace. and Murder
Gus Pnstime-Customs of the People
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
Retirement. Under the Personnel Act

A decision that will affect eight or ten
Office 5 of the Navy was rendered by the
Comptroller OF the Treasury yesterday IN
the case of Lieutenant Commander Rit-
tenhouse. who retired under the Personnel
act last July The officer did not actually
retire until July IL. but the decision dates
his retirement June 80 and also dates the
commission of his successor July 1. The
hin also provided that beginning July i,
1909 retired naval officers should receive
the retired pay of an Army ofiieer oil
similar rank A humber OF oheers were
rsttred Tune 90 500. but the decision
s,ates that they all receive the pay OF
army officers Of same rank.
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TO CARE FOR FISHERMEN.
American Rights Will Be Maintained
on the Boundary.

Vancouver, B. c., Dec. 14.-United
States Consul Dudley, of Vancouver,
has just received replies from the sec
retary of state at Washington to his
interogatories regarding the differences
between the United States and Canada
concerning fishig regulations in the wa
ters of Dixon inlet and Hecate strait.
and also in reference to the boundary
question. .m,
Regarding the fishing controversy
Consul Dudley is informed that the gov
ernment cannot undertake = to. advise
persons as to what course they should
pursue, but that it will endeavor to
protect all legitimate interests Of Amer
lean citizens involved. Regarding the
boundary matter Secretary Hay states
that the rights of the United States in
the matter of the treaty boundary are
absolutely intact, and their assertion in
due time will be earnest and thorough
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HOLD ARMY UP TO SHAME.
Treatment of Women in Africa Makes
Thanksgiving Blasphemy.

London, Dec. 15.-Parliament was dis
missed until the middle of February,
with the reading of the shortest of the
queens speeches. 1t was as follows:
My Lord and Gentlemen: I thank
you for the liberal provision you have
made for the expenses incurred by the
operations of my armies in South Africa
and China"
The proceedings today in the house
We're repetition in miniature of the
debates of the brief session. The min
lister of war was roundly denounced, and
Mr.. Chamberlain was further attacked.
The war funds were finally voted after
the Secretary of War Broderick had
given assurance that the government
during recess would cordially cooperate
with General Kitchener in an endeavor
to end the war.
Particularly stinging We're the re-
marks of John Bryn-Roberts, liberal
member for the South Elton division of
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MANY TROOPS AT HOME.
Forty-Five Thousand Will Welcome
Roberts Return.

London, Dec. 15-The st. James Gaz-
cite holds Butler alone blameable for the
disasters of the Tugela campaign, and
saws:
When comparable blunders occurred
in the navy, court martial meted out
justice. Why, therefore, should not the
same rule holds good in the army?"
The public, apparently, is little affected
by the fresh troubles. Soldiers are still
eager to go to South Africa, the news
from Magaliesberg having resulted in
offers of volunteer regiments to proceed
to the front.
In contrast with the apparent insuffi-
cheney of troops to master the situation
in South Africa comes revelation of the
military resources at home still at the
disposition of the government in today's
announcement that $4,000 troops will be
sent from Aldershot to London to parti-
cipate in Lord Roberts triumphal entry.
January s.
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British Defeat at Maga|iesberg Is the Most
Crushing Of the Many in
the boer War.
HOLD BULLER RESPONSIBLE
NEWSPAPERS CLAMOR FOR HIS OFFICIAL HEAD-SAY HE C0UN
SELLED THE SURRENDER OF LADYSMTH-PLENTY
OF TROOPS AT HOME.

London, Dec. 15-General Kitcheners
supplementary dispa tch referring to the
disaster at the Magaliesberg, confirms
yesterdays most pessimistic fears, and
demonstrates that the catastrophe is
among the worst Of the war. The mat
ter was brought up in the house of COM
mons today. but the secretary of war; Mr..
Wm st. John Broderick, has no nfor-
nation to add. except that the wounded
numbered six officers and 45 men.
The newspapers see e-arrangement
In the recrudesence of Boer activity
everywhere. the object being to strength
en- Mr.. Kruger's hands, while the fact
that the news of the fresh disaster comes
on the anniversary of the battle of CO.
lenso, furnishes the editors with an ex-
cuse to demand the head of Gen. Bull
Ter. The st. James Gazette declares it
has reason to credit the National Re-
views recent statement that Butler after
his first failure to drive the Beers from
the Tugela. counseled General White to
surrender Ladysmith.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15

ly every commissioner of the Paris ex-
position who had not previously depart-
ed Mr.. Frederick Bracket the chair-
man, and accountants, will, however, re-
main for time, in order to effect set.
tlelnent of the accounts. The American
EXHIBITS have not yet been entirely re-
moved from the exposition grounds
With few exceptions, all have been
boxed, the contracts providing that they
shall be moved by December 6. -
1t is believed the auxiliary cruiser
Prairie will sail with the government
exhibits the first week in January, going
to New York and leaving there the ex-
hibits in the art department and then
proceeding to Baltimore, where she will
unload. Major Bracket said today he
hoped everything would be closed UP and
he would be able to depart by the middle
of January. United States Commissioner
General Ferdinand w. Peck will probab-
ly remain in New York over Christmas,
then going to Washington OF make his
report to the president. A large crowd
was present at the railway station to
bid farewell to the departing Americans
included in the party which left for
Cherbourg were Mr.. Sims, assistant
commissioner; B. B. Woodward, Alex
ahder ). Capeheart, Mr.. and Mrs. Diaz
Richardo Albertine, secretary of the
CUBA commission to the exposition: Cas-.
par Crowninshield and Assistants Wiki
ms, Hine, Lowe and Anthony; Lieut..
commander Asher c. Baker and Mrs.
Baker.
Louie Fuller, also, is among the pas-
sehsers booked for the ST. Louis.
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Carnarvonshire. He declared that the
British treatment of the women of South
Africa was an outrage on civilization
and that it was blasphemy to hold
Christian services in st. Paul's in con-
nection with the return of Lord Roberts
While there were such proceedings in
South Africa.
Mr.. Broderick hotly denounced Bryn-
Roberts charges, asserting that it was
criminal to make allegations which
could not be proved, but which, how
ever, would be telegraphed to South AT
rica to increase the discomfort eXistins
there. He held up Bryn- Roberts to the
censure and reprobation of nearly every
member of the house of commons. His
remarks We're greeted with cheers.
MIR. Broderick then repeated that the
government did not desire to pursue
policy which would make 1t more uiffi-
cult for the Beers to cease fighting, and
that the government abided in the dec
larations of Mr.. Chamberlain.
The session was suspended until 2
O'Clock in the afternoon, when both
houses met and We're prorogued
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BURNED BY GASOLINE.
Indian Family Who Thought Their
Find Was Kerosene.

Cannon Ball, N. D., Dec. 15.-An In
dian family, consisting of father, mother
and four children, We're burned to death
last night by the explosion of can
of gasoline. Another family, of father.
mother and one child, is frightfully
burned and will probably die.
The Benton Transportation company
had five tanks of gasoline on the river
bank at Bismarck awaiting boat. The
bank caved in and all the oil went into
the river One tank was saved by an
Indian. Last night this Indian, War
bonnet supposing the tank contained
kerosene, lit match to fill a measure.
when the explosion took place.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
Senate Fixes Day 10 Honor the Distinguished
Minnesota Legislator Whose Death
They Mourn.
WELCOMED THE HAWAIIAN
DELEGATE WILCOX WELL RECEIVED IN C0NGREss-G0vERN-
MENT EXHIBITS COMING HOME FROM
PARIS.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Mr. Nelson of
Minnesota gave notice when the senate
convened today that on January IL he
would present resolutions relative to the
death of his colleague, Mr.. Davis, and
ask that business be suspended to pro-
nounce eulogies on the distinguished
services of the deceased
"A bill was passed amending the crimi-
nal laws of the District of Columbia rela-
tive to the deposit of money as surety.
Considerable minor routine business
was disposed of and then at 1925 p. m.
on motion of Mr.. Lodge the senate went
into executive session to further con-
slider the Hay-Paunceford treaty
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SPORTS FOR EXPOSITION.
Buffalo Will Have Great Athletics
Next Year.

New York, Dec 15.-James F.. Sullivan
manager of the Pan-American Exhibit
tion sports, has returned from Buffalo
Where he had a conference with Jesse c.
d. Damn, chairman of the sports COM
mittee of the Pan-American exhibition.
They agreed on a temporary programme,
comprising sports to take up nearly ey-
cry day of the exposition from May to
Nov. l.
The programme agreed upon will have
to be submitted to the committee on
sports, who will hold a meeting soon.
Then it will be transmitted to the govern
ing boards throughout the country for
approval
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FRANCE WILL NOT INTERFERE.
Canal May Bristle With Guns For All
They Care.

Paris Dec. 1.-THE French govern
ment will not offer objection to any
action of the United States congress
regarding the Clayton Bulwer treaty.
They prefer that the Nicaragua canal
should be neutral, but they appreciate
the United States strategic reasons for
fortifying the canal and Frances in
terests are too small to induce the gov
ernment to interfere in any way in the
matter.
1t is thought, however, that while it
is natural the United States should close
the canal in case of war in which she
herself is concerned, the canal might
reasonably be expected to he left open
in the event of war between other
powers. This, however, is only an ex-
preston of opinion.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
CAPTURED 600 ENGLISHMEN
BOERS WON BRILLIANT VCT ORY-BRTIsH GAIN A FEW UNI
IMPORTANT POINTS, AND CAPTURE ONE GUN.

London, Dec. 15.--Lord Kitchener's
message to the war office is as follows:
Pretoria, Dec 14.-Clements brought
in his force to Commando Mex unassist-
ed. The casualties We're, regret to say,
heavy-killed, five officers and nine of
other ranks; missing, Is officers and $50
of other ranks. These latter We're four
companies of the Northumberland Fusl-
leers, who We're stationed on the hill,
and some yeomanry and other details
sent up to support them. The names and
nature of wounds are being telegraphed
from Capetown. Broadwood's brigade
took no part in the engagement. Tine
Beers suffered severely. Knox drove De
Wet north to the Thabanchu-Lady-
brand line, which was held by our
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
BR!BED A DELEGATE.
New Yorw Democrat in the Tolls of
the Law.

New York, Dec. 15.-AleXander Will
Jams, a nephew of former Inspector
Alexander S. Williams, has been arrest
ed on warrant from the district at
torneys office of Queens county. He is
implicated in the bribery charges made
with reference to the nomination of
democratic candidates at the recent
election.
Williams was arraigned before Justice
Garretson and released on bail The
Indictment charges that Williams Of
fered Frederick W. Bothmer $10O to stay
away from the democratic county con-
vention, to which Bothmer was a dele
gate, and refrain from voting for l.. j.
Conner or some person other than John
H. Suthpin, for county clerk.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
COMPANY MUST GO.
Government Wants It's Property for
Coaling Station.

San Francisco, Dec. 15.-A decision has
been handed down in the United States
circuit court depriving the California
Dry Dock company of all it's rights in
Mission Rock and the improvements
thereon, which amount to 100000. The
decision was rendered by Judge Beatty
of Idaho on a suit in ejectment begun by
the government last August. The tech
nical point involved was the right of the
state to grant title to tide land surround
ing government property. An appeal will
be taken. The government wants the is
land for a coaling station. 1t is now oc-
cupied by the warehouse of the dock
company.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
WILL MEET IN TEXAS.

Chicago, Dec. 15.-The next annual
convention of the national w. c. 7. u.
will be held in Forth Worth, Tex, if
suitable railroad accommodations can
be obtained. This was decided last night
by the national officers of the organiza-
tion. 1t was also decided to inaugurate
movement to have September %,
Frances Wizards birthday, observed in
the public schools Of the country by
having an hour set apart for reading
concerning the life and work of Miss
Willard.
Mrs. Minnie E. Horning. of Evanston,
was reelected press agent of the ma
tianal organization.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
THE ONLY VIOLENCE.
But Santa Fe Puts It's Trust In Armed
Guards.

San Francisco, Dec. 15.-The Santa Fe,
fes' IS that violence would be done to
the operators at stations between this
city and Needles, has placed an armed
man at each station to protect employees
and property. So far there has been one
case of violence on this division. Denver
p Dayton, formerly the operator at
Dandy, but now one of the strikers, as
saulted Operator Duncan who took his
place. Dayton struck Duncan violent
blow over the head with a lantern, cut
ting his scalp open and causing serious
wounds.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
WELCOME FOR WILCOX.
Hawaiian Delegate Makes Friends in
Washington.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Robert w. Will
cox, the delegate from Hawaii, was sworn
in immediately after the approval of the
journal in the house today. Mr.. Wilcox
was escorted to the bar of the house by
Mr.. Perea, the delegate from New Mexico.
After the oath had been administered,
many members came forward to COM
municate with Mr.. Wilcox. The con-
sideration of the war revenue reduction
bill was then resumed.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15

troops. DeWet's force, about 5000 strong.
made several attempts to get through
during the day, assisted by a force Of
Beers operating from the north. These
attacks We're driven back. though some
of the Beers from the south were able to
get through the line.
Wiring later, December II, Lord Kitch.
ener reports that While passing the lines
in the neishborllood of Thabanchu, De
Vets force lost considera bly,. The South
african light horse and Thorneycrofts
mounted infantry captured 15-pounder,
taken at Dewetsdorp. pompom and sew
eIal wagons With ammunition, % prts-
onens and some horses and mules. A
portion of the enemy has not been able
to pass north.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
WHAT kWANG SU WILL Do.
Chinese Say He Will Accede to the
Demands of Powers.

Tien Tsin, Dec. 14.-According to cred
ible Chinese sources Of information,
Emperor kWang Su will agree to the
following ten demands of the powers:
First-lndemnity TO the amount Of
100000, 900 taels, payable within 60 years
and guaranteed by the lkin.
Second-The erection in Pekin Of a
suitable monument to the memory OF
Baron Won Ketteler.
Third-An imperial prince. near rel
atiVe to the emperor, to so to Berlin
to apologize and express regret for tile
murder.
Fourth-Foreign troops to hold the
lines of communication between Taku
and Pekin.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
OVER INHERITANCE TAX.
House Will Not Reduce the Limit
Already Set.

washington, Dec. 15.-The war reduce
'lon plll has passed the house.
Mf. Underwood of Alabama moved to
reduce the amount of property exempt
under the inheritance tax from $40. 600 to
5000
Mf. Payne of New York. in charge of
the hili said that personally he thought
the inheritance tax should not have gone
IN lhe original act as the states generally
ana especially the eastern states, levied
heaVy inheritance taxes. But if it was
10 remain he was opposed to reducing
the exemption to $1,000. The amendment
was lost 45 to 49,
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15

declared to be citizens of the United
States Under this section, Chinese
citizens of the late republic were sup
posed to be American, and they We're
allowed to vote. The question arose here
when Some of the supposed American
citizens wanted to leave Hawaii for the
United States. Collector Srackable wrote
to Washington and received the new
ruling on the Goth of last month. The
number of Chinese affected by the ruling
is small, but they axe mostly wealthy
merchants.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
CHINESE ARE NOT INCLUDED
CONSERVATION AMONG HAWAIIAN CELEsTIALS OVER RULING
AFFECTING THEIR AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP

Honolulu, Dec. IA treasury depart
ent ruling in the matter of Chinese citi-
zenship has created excitement and con-
sternation among the Chinese popula-
tfon here. 1t declares that the Chinese
who We're naturalized citizens of the
Hawaiian republic did not become
United States citizens by virtue of the
provisions of the territorial act. Section
4 of that act declares that "all persons
who We're citizens of the republic of
Hawaii on August II, 1899, are hereby
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
MINING ENGINEER DEAD.

Denver, Dec. 15.-Dr. S. Hopfner,
prominent consulting engineer and
chemist OF Hamilton, Ont died at St,
Joseph's hospital in this city of typhoid
fever. DR.. Hopfner was well known to
mining men throughout the country
through his invention of electro chemi-
cal treatment of ores
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15

BRYAN GOING INTO PRINT

Lincoln, Bryan gave following
interview today:
81 have for had in contemplation
ment Of weekly and this
undertaking it. Intending devote life
cusson of public questions
will best accomplish the which Through
will be able to touch
political problems The will at the
provide sufficient pecuniary
kind of work will allow time with I
have been able to enjoy for several years past.
I lecture occasionally especially college
speak principal
with the perhaps should say with the pencil.
1.-THE will be called the Commoner
principles set forth the Kansas City
Usher and editor and Lincoln will be the place
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
COLUMBIA GOES WEST.
Will Play Two Games With Berkeley
Team

San Francisco, Dec. 15.-The Uniyer-
sity of California football team will
meet the Columbia varsity eleven Of
New York in this icty on Christmas and
in Los Angeles on New Years day. The
arrangements, which had nearly been
completed for Columbia to play a game
with the Stanford university men, fell
through, but the Californians are as.
sured that the eastern players will accept
the terms they offer.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
CONSUL SHOT HIMSELF.
French Agent at San Francisco Will
Die.

San Francisco, Dec. 15-Paul Antoine.
vice-eonsul of France and acting consul
shot himself through the head last night
and will probably die. The shooting was
witnessed by a woman known as Belle
ChappeH, with whom he had kept COM
pany for three years, but who refused
to make a statement
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
Fifth-Punishment of the Boxer Of

Fifth-Punishment of the Boxer Of
ficials.
Sixth = Candidates from districts
where anti-foreign outrages -S.ave been
perpetrated not TO be allowed to COM
pete in the Chinese examinations in
Pekin for five years.
standardization of the tsung II
yamen.
Eighth-Foreign ENJOYS to have ac.
cess to the emperor at all times.
Ninth-Importation of arms and am
munition into the province of Chi Ii
to be abolished.
Tenth-The land and sea forts be-
tween Shan Hal Kwan, Taku and Pekin
to be destroyed
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
MISSOURI EARTHQUAKE.

Joplin, Mo-, Dec. 14.-An earthquake
shock lasting nearly a minute was ex-
perienced in this city at 7:45 O'Clock
this morning. The motion was from
north to south and Of quivering ma
ture. No damage is reported.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
QUIT HEN HALF WAY.

San Francisco, Dec. 15.-Sixty of the
1874 Porto Ricans who came across the
continent en- route to the sugar planta>
tions of Hawaii, sailed yesterday after
noon for the islands on the steamer Rio
de Janeiro. Seventy-four of them, when
they reached the coast, refused to go
further and remained in this city.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
NO Elk POST FACTo LAW.

washington, Dec. 15.-An amendment
offered by Mr.. Powers, of Vermont, pro-
Viding that the Inheritance tax should
not be levied on the estates of persons
who died prior to June Is, 1897, was
adopted.
Daily inter mountain., 1900-12-15
SHE MAY BE RELEASED.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 1i.-Miss Nor
rlsonss attorneys will probably ask for
the release of the prisoner on bond.
Judge Shinn has already, it is said, ex-
pressed Willingness to accept bond