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Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-04-20
BRITISH OFFICERS MARK Time.

Several Transferred for Letting. Eocrs
Get Away from, Them.
Judging from the number of prominent
officers marking time along the British
lines Of communication. many of them,
writes Bennett Burleigh to the London
Daily Telegraph. have been found OUT
II am satisfied" he says, that IN at
least one instance a certain leader by
the statistics allowed 1000 Beers to slip
free when they should have been caught
to Il man. For that lie and others have
been transferred into forwarding agents,
directors general of bully beef and bis
cults. instead of, as they aspired to be,
leaders of men in the field"
Mr.. Burleigh's allusion to the escape
of 9.0GO Beers refers seemingly to the
1900 men with the best horses who left
Gen. Crdnjc On the night OF Feb. %, five
days after it vas thought he was COM.
pletcly surrounded.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-04-20

By sowing frugality we reap Nbsg,y,
a golden harvest-Agesllaus.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-04-20

Mrs. Winsiow's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teeth!ng; soite!,s the gums. rroGceS inflammation.
sllsys pain. cures wind collie. - cents u bottls.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-04-20
CABLE TO HAWAII.
San francisco and Honolulu to BE Cons
uected by Wire.

w
The Pacific cable bill which passed the
Senate on Wednesday contcmplates the
laying of Il submarine cable from San
Francisco to Honolulu. The question OF
the construction of Il cable line from
tFonomlu to the Philippines is left open.
fhe bill as passed provides for a cable
Inc to be constructed and controlled by
ny the Government. AS Hawaii is the
strategic point in the Pacific ocean Of
most Importance to the United States.
All exclusively American cable seems IL
necessity of the situation.
Great Britain had planned Il cable line
from Australia and New Zealand to Hon
olnlu and from there to Vancouver.
This scheme WAS abandoned when lIa-
waii was annexed to the United States.
Surveys have been made for the laying of
4 cnble from Seattle b. way of the Aleu-
tim islands to Japan. and from there to
the Philippines. Without concessions
from the Japanese Government this line
could not he controlled by the United
State. Government. Is the northern
route Seattle is $3.50 miles from Yoke.
hama and G.:,IS miles from Manila.
Another proposition is to lay IL cable
from Honolulu by way OF Midway island
to Hong Kong or IL point i'll Northern
l.nzol. Midway island is about 1.2GU
miles nor;l: of west of Honolulu and was
ANNEXED to the United States in 1861 in
the belief that it could be made a strong
naval station. 1t was found that the ISL
and was not suitable for Il naval station,
and it has hcon made simply IL coaling sta
ton OIL the direct route from Honolulu to
Yo.ohm,. Another proposition that finds
favor is to lay IL cable from Honolulu TO
Wake Island 2.GDO miles almost due west.
from there southwest II distance of 1000
miles to Guam. and from there ...GOO
miles to Luzon. This would BIZ IL canlc
line with all stations on American terri
tory and could he put under government
control. The first Step in the laying of IL
Pacific cable frcm San Francisco. 2,,OS3
miles To Honolulu is the important one.
BRITISH OFFICERS MARx TIME.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
CHILDREN'S CRUSAC {
YOUNG PHILADELPHIANS START
ONE or SYMPATHY.
SEND MESSAGE TO KRUGER
Boy VIII Go TO Pretoria and Deliver
It to Him Personally Dem
onstration and Addresses by Prom
inent Citizens, Among Them Web
ster Davis-reXt of Letter

Philadelphia, April 10-One OF the
greatest demonstrations of sympathy
ever shown for a foreign nation took
place yesterday when the Academy of
Music was jammed for the purpose of
taking part in the Philadelphia school
boys pro-boer rally, Among those
who addressed the meeting were Web
ster Davis, w Bourke Cochran and =.
Louter Vessels of Bloemfontein,
Orange Free State After the speech
making was over James f. Smith, a
l6-year-old messenger boy, was called
to the stage by the regulation call-boX
and given d message signed by $4,000
schoolboys, with instructions to pro-
ally to President Kruger The mes
senger, accompanied by a committee
OF three high school boys, left for New
York last night, and will sail
Wednesday on the ST. Louis
Before tie vessel reaches
Southampton he will be taken off by
a French tender and landed at Havre
France. in order to avoid English ter
ritory The message to President
Kruger follows: 1--WE, the under
signed students of the public school;
OF Philadelphia, the city where oui
forefathers enlisted in their splendid
and successful struggle against ENG
fish oppression, desire to express t
you and to the fighting men of the
South African Republic their great al
miratiCu for the genius and courage
that has checked the English invasion
of the Transyaal and the undersigned
extend their most earnest wishes tha
in the end the South African Republic
will triumph over England in the wal
in which the boer cause is noble, anC
the English cause unjust
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12

ism of the Mckinley Hanna syndi
cate
III Is unnecessary for him 20 SPEAK
on the subject He is gentleman q
man Of honor, and could have stood OF
any democratic national platform evei
made except the Chicago platform OF
1886. He may be counted On to be op-
posed to the exploitation of the new
possessions or their people in the in
terest of any commercial enterprise
or to the violation. in letter or in
spirit, of any pledge which the nation
has given
He understands the situation IN
Porto Rico and the obligations which
rest upon the United States by reason
of the pledge given by Gcueral Miles.
There is no possible doubt as to
where he would stand on the question
on which the administration and th-
republican majority in congress have
yielded their honest convictions to
protected industry He would not
endanger the nation or disgrace him
self, as some republican leaders have
done He believes that General Miles,
in promising the Porto Ricans that
they should be treated as citizens of
the United States. thereby gave ex-
preston to an essential American
policy
Coming to the larger questions,
and still speaking on general knowl-
edge, | am confident that Admiral
Dewey, if he were president. would
approve of any act of congress which
should furnish to the Philippines ulti-
mate independence with or without
a protectorate, and it is from congress
alone that such action can come
There are other important cues
ticns to be considered, and especially
the question of the tariff and trusts
Practically the two must go together
in national politics Let it be remem
bered that Admiral Dewey is an old
fashioned democrat-a democrat who
believes on these questions with mer
like Tilde, Cleveland, Wilson, Hev'
it, Morrison, James * Jones, and a!
Bryan himself used to believe unit
four years ago.
Il have already spoken of Admra
Dewey's opinion as to the presen
status of the silver question. 1t il
coly necessary to add that he has al
ways been a sound-money man
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
RIOTS IN PORTO RICO.
Civil Disorder Beyond Control of Nil
itary Police.

Washington, April 10.-Secretary
Root yesterday made public a tele-
gram from General Davis, military
governor OF Porto Rico in regard to
the recent labor troubles near San
Juan, but beyond giving his private
opinion that there Is nc likelihood OF
recurrence Of the rios, the secre-
tary declined to discuss the matter for
publication. Davis telegram follows
"CivH disorders here are beyond con
troll Of the military police thereby
forcing the use Of troops for the pres
ervstlon OF order. Have placed the
officer OF the army In charge Of the
municipal police Of San Juan The
trouble was principally caused by as
saults by the natlyes upon resident
negroes from the neighboring English
islands. one native and one British
subiact have been killed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
COACHMAN AND HEIRESS.
The Old story With Interesting Vari-
tions.

Appleton, Wis, April lO.--Attended
By large retinue Of trunks and boxes,
TWO bicycles and much hand baggage,
an clipping heiress and her coachman
husband arrived in Appleton Saturday
from Amsterdam, Holland. The bride
was Marie Aaltsz. the only daughter
OF professor Of languages in the uni
versity of Amsterdam. Her father
died more than a year ago, leaving
Marie a comfortable fortune, and she
went to live with the family of her
brother, who is surgeon in the navy
Of Holland At the same time Adrian
Schoenmacker, who had long been a
servant in the family entered the en-
ploy of the son as coachman
4 romantic love affair developed be-
tween the heiress and her coachman,
which was soon discovered by the
brother. creating a family scandal
which resulted in the elopement Of the
girl with her lover Miss Aaltsz was
unable 10 marry her lover in Holland,
owing to the requirement Of the civil
law that banns must be published
three weeks in advance OF the cere-
mony and fearing that such delay
would enable the influential brother to
devise some means 10 thwart them
the couple sailed for America from
Rotterdam on the steamer Rotterdam
Of the Holland-American line
They arrived al New York April 2
and were married by justice Of the
peace in Hoboken. A few days later
they started FOR Appleton, where the
bridegroom has a cousin. They will
make their home for a time WITH this
cousin. who is the wife Of Cornelius
Never. a prosperous farmer residing
jus, outside the city limits. The bride
is well supplied with money and has
a large income from her property in
Holland As soon as her husband is
able 10 speak English she proposes to
buy him a business and settle down in
Appleton
TIE bride Is a decided blonde. hand
some Of face and figure, well educated
and speaks considerable English, be-
sides French She Is 2s years n age
and brought with her many pictures,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
WILL HAVE NO EFFECT.

Harrisburg April 5.-In response
TO requests from various parts of the
country for views on the effect of the
announcement of Admiral Dewey's
candidacy for the presidency, National
Committeeman Jas NJ Guffey, leader
OF the Pennsylvania democracy, last
night stated: THE democrats of
Pennsylvania are for Bryan beyond a
doubt or question The democratic
state convention today Will instruct 70
this effect The announcement CT
Dewey's candidacy will have no effect
whatever 50 far as the democrats OF
this state are concerned"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12

London. April lo.-The Britons are
,rr beginning, though reluctantly, to
-.,Ifze that Roberts is in for
vinter campaign lasing sew
-,r months This is the end
N, the high hopes based upon
Roberts brilliant dash to Kimberley
and BIoemfontein. Preparations are
s,,ng made TO hold Bloemfontein
inst surprises. Gen. Kitchener
5gs besn given important duty, being
rssponslble for the protection of the
raiiway. while Roberts is waiting for
-a.monnts and winter clothing for the
rooms whose thin, cotton khaki uni
forms and boots are worn out Gems.
prabant and Gatacre are both at d
standstill and Roberts will probably
for some time confne his operations to
clearing the Free State behind him of
raiders and relieving Mafeking, for
which purpose apparently the
2tb division, now arriving at
capetoWn, has been ordered
to Kimberley. Lady Sarah Wilson
and other Mafeking correspondents
ssy the beers have tried, by abandon
ing trenches, to lure the besieged out
into mined ambush Fortunately
British engineers discovered the nine,
eut the wire of communication and
unearthed go pounds of dynamite
and war gelatine. What the chances
are for au advance to Pretoria may be
udged from the fact that only from
1000 to 10000 horses are on the way
to The Cape and from the further fact
that military tailoring departments
only within the last three weeks began
making wooden khaki uniforms. 1t is
said it will take at least two mcnths
TO provide 200, 900 uniforms Steyn's
address to the Free State raad at
Kroonstad is confirmed Lady Rob
erts will remain at Capetown. The
duke of Westminster. the duke of
Marlborough and Lord Henry Cavern
dish Bent.euck have gone to the front.
Beers Growing Daring
London, April 10.--The Daily lele-
graphs Bloemfontein correspondent
Wires. Works and trenches have
been prepared in suitable positions
around Bloemfontein. The greatest
vigilance is exercised Some troops
sleep in trenches. Confirmation has
been received of the report that the
1oers are in a lager in considerable
force with guns, at Donkerspoort, Is
miles southeast British scouts re-
7or, another body still closer. Boer
patrols have grown very daring, ven
Ur,ug much nearer our tents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12

The excavation for the neg engi.
nceriug building has been completed
and the foundations are going In The
contractors deserve great praise for
beginning this work before the frost
was out Of the ground the excavation
having therefore cost them fully fifty
per cent more than WAS estimated
The necessary building material has
been mostly delivered upon the ground
and there Is now no doubt whatever
but the building will be fully complet-
ed before the beginning Of the next
college years
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
SPooNER's SPEECH
Wisconsin Orator Makes r Great Hit
in the Senate

New Work Tribune. April g. Sena-
ter Spooner, who always speaks eff
hand without manuscript or uotes,
who is always willing to submit to in
terruptions and 70 answer questions.
and is considered to be the readiestand
ablest debater 81 the senate, fully sus-
tanned his reputation in his speech of
today, which trayersed the whole cid
of the discussion He was interrupted
many times and drawn into cOlloquies.
out OF which he emerged every time
with flying colors, and although 10
held the floor for a long time he CONF
manded the closest attention through
out and nobody showed symptoms Of
WEAKNESS, Every intelligent and fair
minded man who 'listCned TO theI
speech must have felt constrained to-
acquiesce in its conclusions, whether
they We're palatable to him. or not, and
every such man who may read and
study it will be likely to reach the
same conclusions that the Wisconsin
senator did
philadelphia Press. April 81 There
was a movement in the galleries of
ladies and gentlemen about to leave at
the conclusion of Mr. Depews speech,
but it was soon checked and the little
giant from Wisconsin, Senator Spoon
er, began one of the finest arguments
and most eloquent speeches heard in
many years. His address was COM
panion piece TO that delivered by the
scholarly Lodge of Massachusetts ca
the Philippine question few days
ago Mr.. Spooner also shose to speak
from the democratic side He used
the desk of Mr. Chiffon OF Texas,
which stands in the middle row next
to the center aisle This aisle was
Spooners arena and he paced back
end forth from the republican to the
democratic side laying down PROPOSE
ton after proposition with an assur-
ance and a certainty that could not be
shaken He held his big audience for
over two hours No knight of old
ever entered the lists with higher
spirit than does Spooner in senatorial
debate, Small in stature, with rather
long hair that persistently resists
brush and comb and rufIles along the
side of his head in porcupine fashion.
with smooth face ana bright snappy
eyes he is a rather unique figure He
is as eloquent at times as Depew His
language Is always beautifully chosen
and at times can be made TO cut ike
the lash of a whip he invites inter-
ruptions and has never been nown to
come out of a contest on the floor sec
ond best. Today he lowered his lance
and sprang into the arena inviting
and challenging attention IT was not
long before he stirred up the opposi-
ton. Tilmgu, the one-eyed termag-
ant from South Carolina, venured in
TO the lists and retired with as much
grace as possible after complete
drubbing He threw up both hands
and admitted that he was beaten, taxi
ing a seat in front OF Spoouer and new
or budging or opening his mouth until
the latter had finished Bacon Of
Georgia, heavy and slow -witted, had
the temerity to measure lance with
the Wisconsin orator. n the Lam
guage Of the street ne looked Ike
thirty cents when Mr. Spooner fin
ished with him Mr. Proctor OF Yer
mont came in for cut from the Wis
consin man s whip
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
VICTORIA DRIVES AGAIN.
Miles of Flutterys Handkerchlefs
Greet Her in Dublin's Streets

Dublin. April TO- Queen Victoria
took her usual drive in Phoenix park
yesterday and paid her promised visit
TO the city in the afternoon Large
crowds witnessed her departure and
the route followed was thronged Her
majesty drove slowly along nces-
sanity bowling and smiling her ac-
acknowledgements OF the plaudits Miles
of nuttering handkerchiefs greeted the
queens appearance ind marked her
course through Harcourt street the
south circular road 1Ho lcross the
bridge to Phoenix monument and the
vice regal lodge
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
TElEGRAPHIC TICK S,

Elgiu butter was steady al 20 cents
Al Wheeling Oscar Gardner and
Jack Hamilton OF Troy fought twenty
rounds 10 a draw ~ the Metropolitan
club
At Niles. ohio. Matty Matthews OF
New York defeated Billy Payne Of
Baltimore ia six rounds Matthews
also knocked out Dan Mcconnell OF
Trenton in the third round
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
gUNSTON'S ROUGH WORK
Ugs Two Filipinos as Warning to
Others.

Manila April 10.-The Interesting
1pe Of conversation in army circles
S The investigation into General Fred
Fgnstous execution of two Filipinos
and the possibility OF a court martial
sul.ng therefrom The story is that
5'ipn0s captured three Maccabebe
scouts who were crossing the country
near San Isidro and were preparing to
s.l them when one of the Macabebes
escaped and fould General Funston
with a scouting party cear This man
guided the Americans to the rescue OF
bis companions, When the troops ap-
preached the Fllipinos fed, leaving
Doe Nacabebes. Several Filipinos were
'ao. and Funston captured two and
o9k them to the village square and
hanged them without trial as warn
rs 20 the Filipinos.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
FLOODS GREAT DAMAGE.

Gonzales Tex, April l0.-The flood
situation is not much improved, the
river having fallCu only four feet since
yesterday. There has been great loss
to cattle in the river bottoms and II Is
feared twelve or more lives are lost
Many river valley farms are ruined
but the total loss cannot be estimated
vet
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
AN EASTER CONFESSION

Ms pretty sweetheart. II that egg In
cased in shell 50 bright
All full Of white and golden sweets
were packed ten times as tight,
Until ts hell we're bursting and the
treasures trlckling through,
Zen then twould not show how my
heart Is filled with love OF you
In spite OF Switzerland glaciers and
snow capped mountains Ice Is said 20
be q luxury In that country
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
TO HURRY BUSINESS.
Republican Leaders Want TO Adjourn
Congress in June

Washington April s. The repubi-
can caucus committee on the order OF
business in the senate held session
yesterday but nothing was definitely
decided upon beyond steady effort to
secure the final disposition of meas
ures now receiving attention. These
ave the Quay case the Philippine bill.
the Alaskan bill and the appropriation
bills. They estimate the disposal of
these bill will take two or three weeks
time, Republican leaders are quite
determined to close the session during
the first half of Jane and on this ac-
count may have to temporarily sacri-
flee several measures which are very
zealously championed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12

bric-s-brac and heirlooms. The bride
groom though Of the servant caste is
vel! educated and a big, handsome
Fellow with a decided air Of rehne-
ment He Is 81 years old.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
DEWEY OK CURRENT ISSUES.
lobEs Money QuestiCu Is Settled
Both by Voters and Congress.

Both by Voters and Congress.
New York. April 10-Henry LOOMS
Nelson staff correspondent, tele-
S'apas HE World from Washington:
Vow that Admiral Dewey is cao-
"i@'e for the presidency the country
naturally interested in his political
opinions He has positively declined
make q declaration of his principles
'l.. be Is ready. which means until
aH1 his friends have determined
.' ISSUES on which he shall contend
laa democratic nomination. When
gives utterauce to his opinions
@'.rats viii find that he is in sym
.i.aI with them on vital questions,
pm represents nearly, possibly
". .a. living issues that Mr Bryan
al5 f7-
t.m.ral Dewey holds that the sill
issue IS dead, that It has been set
..s by the votes Of the country,
aua by the lew Of congress.
BIAS decided opinions from
Bee has never varied and the
& bis purposes is so much
Than those Of Mr. Mckinley
5Wo are not to be compared.
re hrmness Of a man and the
# El6Uess OF a coquette,
then, from my general
and from recent converse
hu9. say where Admire
uas BID the general ques ion
s but 90 the most OBJ
ot today | know that he
.ha commercial imperial
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
CLEVELAND TURNS LECTURER

Princeton. Aqr.l 10 Tx President
Grover Cleveland delivered the first
OF bls two lectures on Independence Of
the Executive last night before large
and enthusiastic audience. He was
greeted with prolonged applause
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
OTIS COMING HOME.
Relieved of His Command in philip
pines VIII Sail About May !.

Washington, April S General Otis
has been formally relieved of the COM
maud of the United States forces n
the philippines and Of the eighth
army corps. The correspondence
showing how this was brought about
was made public at the war depart.
ment yesterday Otis cabled April
90 Adiutaut General Corbu as fol-
lows; Private interests require my
return to the states Have been abb
sent from family and business. atten-
tiou TO which is important since Nov.
1891 except for a few days, Wish TO
sail by May /, Il possible,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
PLAGUE RAGING AT SYDNEY

sydney April TO- Ninety three
cases Of bubonic plague and 90 deaths
have occurred here Thursday next has
been appointed a day OF prayer for re-
lief
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
A WINTER CAMPAIGN
rus THE PROSPECT NOW Be
FORE LORD ROBERTS.
,,ulILAST SEVERAL MONTHS

kitchener Assigned to Protecting the
railway in the Rear Before Ad-
,.once to Pretoria Is Made Roberts
vnst Clear Free State of Raiding
British Need Horses
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
EDUCATORS GATHER
MANY IN MADISON TO AlrEND
INSTITUTE SCHOOL.
HELDlN ASSEMBLY CHAMBER

Session 10 Continue throughout the
Week aud a Very Profitable Meet
ing Anticipated Supt Harvey inI
Charge roday's Program and List
of Those in Attendance
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12

chirne0. inflI 10 rattle Rpcelpts I7-JV
market higher, good 70 prime stseis. , I0H5.g)
poor to medium, 4 Laft5Ua, staekefs aud feed
err 8H94pf COWS and hsifers. . 0Jhf.75
Taxas fed .teers 4oOct5 No. Hog Receipt,
YESTERDAY Z-fn9 today, roo lsft over, ZU21
active ice higher. mixed and butchers, az
n5G255 good 10 choice heavy f0ff5=62M
rough heavy 515ns l2H light 5.A1n55o, oult
steady sheep 5Dyfegs0 lambs. 565n1 -
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-04-12
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open
ing. highest. lowest and closing prices
OF produce yesterday at Chicago: