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The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-23
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correspondence
Lamar Ife1S.

J. B. Mourning is laying the founda-
tion on east Elm for nice residence.
Vim. Bent moved house over on
east Elm street and will have it fitted
for dwelling to rent.
Mrs. NJ. J. McMillin, OF Carlton.
came In last evening to attend the
convention and is guest OF Mrs. j.
A. Mcdowell.
Mrs. CisSne. mother of our section
foreman, Vim. Cissne, came IN from
Hartland Tuesday morning where she
had been visiting son.
W. A. Zimmer'x house on south 4th
street is looming up in the distance
and We think somebody's chances for
matrimony must be looming up too.
Z. G. Henkins returned from Mis-
souri, last Friday, where he went TO
attend the funeral Of his aged father
He has the heartfelt sympathy OF all.
Mrs. J. j. O'Donnell and son Frank
are now In La Junta at the bedside of
her son Henry who is very i'll with
pneumonia. At last reports he was
out OF danger.
Mrs. Z. c. Gordon, Mrs. Austin
Bowles and Ms. ]. Chism are In La.
mar as delegates to the District W. c.
T. U. convention from Rowe, Colo,
which union was organized by Mrs.
Frisbie.
Rost. Weekly. section man, was
run into by freight train between
Lamar and Granada and had his
shoulder blade dislocated. and other
wise injured. He was brought to La
mar for treatment. This WAS the
cause Of Ms. Hawley being late Her
train stopped to care for the injured
man.
Mrs. W. A. Towers, Of Prowers,
Colo, received a telegram the other
day that her father, who lived in
Georgia. was stricken with apploplexy
and would not live but few hours
hn. Towers is almost broken down
with grief. She has the sympathy Of
all Prowers county, as the Majors
family is pretty well known an over
tbs county.
Ms. Antoinette A. Hawley. stat.
president W. c. T. u, came in from
Granada on the morning Of the 2lst,
little late but in as jolly mood as
ever Sh. delivered as fine lecture
at the n. +. church " ednesday eve
ming as was ever heard in Lamar.
There was but one vacant seat in the /,
whole houae the amen corner
WAS full. Mrf. Hawley is to deliver
smother lecture this tT'hursdayi eve
ming.
S. Il. Myer died last SATURDAY OF a
complication OF diseases and WAS in |
TERED in Riverside cemetery ON Sun
day, a large crowd being at the funer-
al. Mr. Myer leaves a little daughter.
Mary, a beautiful little child, with
no relatives and no one to look after
her In this community. and we hear
that people do not even know where
his relatives are. The child is being
looked after by friends for while and
the town is rallying to help support
her. II is good move and character
istic Of the citizens Of this communi-
".
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The Holly chieftain., 1900-02-23
OUR CLUBBING LIST

The following newspapers will be furnished st
prices named in connection with the CH1EFTAIN:
The CHIEFTAIN and
The Twice aweek Detroit Free Press one year ryslI
The Twice-a week st. Louis Republic :. ..ss II
The Twice-a- week Globe Democrat oI
Denver Field and Farm weekly, y
Kansas City Daily Star,
Kansas City Weekly Star -
Kansas City Weekly Journal
Toledo Weekly Blade, - d
Thrice-a Week New York World ..~ !
Weekly New. York Tribune, /
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18

Berlin, Jan. I'm. Deernaert, the Bel
gian premier, whom Emperor William re-
ceived in audience last Sunday is here
trying to hasten an adjustment of the
frontier questions between the Congo Free
State and German East Africa. particu-
larry in the district of Kivu Lake.
Maj H. C. Fitzgerald, who went to Ma
Mia as paymaster ON the staff of Gen.
Merritt, is in Berlin on his way TO the
United States. lie expects to sail Jan. q.
Reviewing the situation in Luzon up to the
date of his leaving in November, he said
to-day.
THE rebellion may be regarded as
broken The insurgents continue to fight
in bands, but these cannot be designated
an army. If they had not expected a re-
vulsion of feeling in the United States
they would have succumbed long ago"
Maj Fitzgerald expresses the opinion
that while the islands are immensely rich,
they can never be properly developed
without Chinese labor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18
wILLET REFUSES TO SPEAK.
Because the Committee Wanted His
Speech in Advance.

Because the Committee Wanted His
Speech in Advance.
Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE Tribune tomorrow
will say:
Two of the antitrust leagues have clash
ed and a merry war is promised. Reports
are spread by the Hotel Keepers and Com
mercial Travellers League that J. ]. Will
let, the Alabama Democrat refuses to
speak at the conference called for Feb.
u in Chicago. The reason given is that
ex-Gov. Altgeld and other Bryan leaders
insist on his sending them his speech in
advance, so they can revise it.
Mr.. Willet exploited a presidential
boom last summer for Judge Augustus
Van Wyck of New York. The Hotel
Keepers and Commercial Travellers
League apparently has Joined with him in
promoting Van Wyck's candidacy.
NJ. L. Lockwood, president of the Ma
tional Antitrust League, which called the
convention, says of the matter:
I'VE made the same rule for Mr.. Willet
as for all other speakers-that they con-
fine their speeches to thirty minutes. We
asked all to send us their manuscript, so
that we could prepare a synopsis in ad-
vance for the press. This movement
is bigger than Bryan, Van Wyck or any
other man in America"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18

cabIed versions of the speeches hour by
hour. Chamberlain's remarks, more than
those of any other members, frequently
made him splutter with rage. But ne
liked Jan Morley" and "Bannerman
and Courtney" reckoning them, with Mr.
Asqusth and the Hon. Philip Stanhope ana
a few others amongst his most valued
friends.
Kruger's rage is startling. 1t Is like the
believing of an Infatuated bull. 1t bursts
out suddenly, flares for while ana theh
disappears, only to be revived on slight
provocation. During the judicial Crisis
two and a half years ago the ex-Chief
Justice. Mr.. j. G. Kotze-who, by the
way. is now in Cape Town-deiivered
speech to a section of the incorporated
Law Society, in which he virtually ac-
cused the President of endeavoring to su-
horn him in connection with a certain
case. 1 had occasion to allude TO the mat
ter the following day, and was treated 70
one OF the outbursts referred to. II was
rather alarming The President blinked
furiously, barked out something that no
one could possibly understand and wound
up with the observation that Kotze's al
legation was "a diaboical lie" While his
rage lasted he repeatedly smote the mas
siye mahogany table alongside of which
he was sitting with such force as to Jeo-
pardize the decanter and glasses, to say
nothing Of the table itself.
To return 10 the Colonial Secretary
Some weeks before the Bloemfontein con-
ference President Kruger made speech
at Rustenburg, the stronghold of Dopper-
dom, wherein he outlined a new Outlander
policy, and incidentally accused Mr.. Cham
berlain Of a disregard for the truth II
was a historical speech, marking as Il
did, a noteworthy change In the Presl-
dents methods.
Several pressmen had travelled across
country to hear IL, and general rush for
the wires took place when 1t was finished.
But che President was cautious. He gave
orders that no reports should be tele-
graphed until he had scrutlnized them.
This was intensely aggravating to the
Journalists so a deputaton waited on ms
private secretary. and eventually reached
the great man himself. The pressing de-
mands of latter-day Journalism were on
larged upon, and argument brought to
hear to induce him to relcnt. He objected,
he questioned, he hesltated, he wavered,
then. eureka! he agreed to trust, to jour
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18
SOME KRUGER "REMINISCENCES
Peculiar Characteristics of the Pres
ident of the TransvaaI.


From the London Daily Chronicle.
One of Paul Kruger's most striking
characteristics (writes Transvaal CORE
spondenO is his imperturbability and hard
headedness. He preserves this quality I'M
der the most trying circumstances. II is
an unfailing source of wonderment TO
those who study him.
I was visiting Bloemfontein in May last
when the historic conference between hir1
and the high commissioner Sir AIfred
Miner was in progress. The deliberations
were private, but on Friday evening pre-
ceding their termination club gossip said
that there had been serious difference be-
tween the two presidents. Such differ
ence would, we know almost surely spell
war. We were, therefore, inquisitive, not
to say anxious.
Hungering for something tangible,
friend-a prominent financier-,and I
strolled to the presidents mansion early
next morning, hoping to draw his honor
into conversation on the subject Contrary
10 our expectation he was in his usual
good spirits, fun of animation, and smok-
ing his eternal meerschaum. The weather
being warm we sat out on the terrace and
talked.
The old man fenced all attempts at
conference, and began retailing some of
his hunting experiences. Shortly after
our arrival, Wolmarans, a member OF the
executive came along and our waning
hopes rose Perhaps he would mention
the subject we longed to have broached
But no. his arrival only suggested new
train Of reminpiscences to the President
Al length, weary and baffied, my friend
aud | took our leave, coming TO the con-
cluslon, shared by other to whom we re-
lated our experience. that surely things
could not be very bad. Yet when read
the blue book on the conference a few
weeks later, 1 found that at the very
time President Kruger had been Joeularly
reviving to us pleasant memories Of his
young days he was in one OF the tlghtest
political corners he had known, and that
is saying much.
Mr.. Chamberlain is the old mans bette
noire." He cordially and uncompromis-
ingly detests him During the great
Transvaal debate in the House just before
the recess he was kept posted with the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18
HAD NO CREDENTIALS.
Danish Captain Called at the State
Department.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Capt. Christmas
Dirchnich Holmfeld of Denmark called at
the state department to-day to talk with
Secretary Hay over the proposition to sell
the Danish West Indies to the United
States The officer had no credentials and
did not claim to appear in a representa-
tive capacity.
He stated that he had studied the sub
ject for many years and could claim to
be an expert. Therefore, he appeared
only to supply any information the de-
partment of state might desire on the sub
ject of the Danish islands.
Secretary Hay thanked the gentleman
courteously and promised that the de-
partment would avail itself of his offer, If
at any time it has occasion to look for
information.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18

nalsiic accuracy. There was a pause.
The deputation EXPRESSED their gratitude,
and were on the point OF withdrawing,
when-he changed his mind. 1t suddenly
struck him that II garbled version or n
misplaced sentence reached London Kan
berlain" would be at him, and credit him
with utterances ne never dreamt of.
The result was no reports got away
that night Next morning they were ex-
amined and counterslgned without the all
teration of a word.
President Kruger Is much averse 10
gamblng-in some forms, al all events
one day a lady called on him for a
church bazaar subscription. lie turned to
her In his abrupt way and denounced -ba-
EARS as swind.es. "A bazaar and raffiing,"
he said, ARE nothing else than gambling"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18
SOLOMON WAS HOoTED.
Attorney General Went to Meet
Roberts and Kitchener.

London. Jan. 1S.-The Cape Town CORE
spondent of the Telegraph, telegraphing
Jan. 16, says:
Attorney General Solomon, who went
to meet Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener,
Informed his colleagues in the Cape cabi-
net that if none of them went, he would
not refrain from going. All declined, and
Mr. Schreiner 0he premier) sent his sec
rotary Mr.. Solomon was hooted by the
crowd, but his action is now approved.
Lords Roberts and Kitchener have
taken buildings for permanent Offices"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18
THE WEATHER.
,recasl for rhnrsdav anh Fridav:

Forecast for Thursday and Friday:
Georgia-Fair Thursday, preceded by
rain in eastern portion; fair Friday; brisk
southeasterly winds, shifting to westerly
Eastern Florida-Rain Thursday; clear
ing in the afternoon or night; Friday, fair;
light TO fresh easterly winds.
Western Florida-Fair Thursday and
Friday; light to fresh northwesterly winds.
South Carolina-Rain Thursday; fair Fri
day; brisk northeasterly winds; high on
the coast
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah.
Maximum temperature p. m. GA degrees
Minimum temperature $50 a. mas degrees
Mean temperature ................5 Sc degrees
Normal temperature .....s.......50 degrees
Excess of temperature ........... 6 degrees
Accumulated excess since Jan. l. 3 degrees
Rainfall ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Trace
Normal ........................... IL men
Deficiency since Jan. 1...........1. S inches
River Report-The hight of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta, at a. m. Goth me-
ridian time) yesterday, was S.3 feet, a fan
of 0,5 foot during the preceding twenty
four hours.
Observations taken Jan. H. 1900, D. m.
C75th meridian time), at the same moment
of time at all stations, for the Morning
News:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18
WANTS NO FORTIFICATION.
Both Germany and England VIII
Enter "a Protest

Chicago, Jan. IA special to the Times
Herald from Washington says:
Both Great Britain and Germany have
formally served notice that they will pro-
test against fertilization of the Nicaragua
canal if that waterway be constructed by
the American government. These notices
have been filed during the last three days
orally, by Ambassador Pauncefote and
Won Holleben. They will be followed later
by formal or written protests.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18
Fund for Flower Hospital.

New York, jan 17.-Mrs Roswell p.
Flower has presented 100000 to Flower
Hospital, and Mrs Emma Flower Taylor,
daughter OF r. p. Flower, also gave the
institution 100000 Roswell p. Flower
was the founder of the hospital, which
is a homeopathic Institution
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18
SheIling at Renshurr.

Rensburg, Cape Colony, Tuesday, Jan.
1.-THE Beers opened an artillery duel this
morning, using a captured British 10
FOUNDER. which the British gunner ulti-
mately silenced The British kept up a
searching fire all day long on the Boer
kopjes, and also dragged up another gun
to the summit of Coles kop.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18
To Adiudicate Claims.

washington. Jan. 7-Representative
Catchings has introduced bill to ere
ate a committee of five members to be
appointed by the President, 90 adjudicate
claims Of United States citizens growing
out of depredations in Cuba during the
Cuban insurrec ton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18
strike SIN Unsettled.

ieveland. o.. Jan. 1.-THE strike situa-
uon of the mill men of the American Steel
ana Wire Company remains practically I'M
.'nsed. Grand Secretary Mundie said to-
n.-nt:
We will continue the strike until our
ile is signed"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18

The lady. accustomed to his ways, never
theless pleaded hard AZ last he handed
her a donation ION condition that my
name does not appear in the swindle"
"A Serious Prospect-Little Bobby be-
gan attending church regularly a few
weeks ago. but it was not thought that
the services had particularly impressed
him. Last Sunday, however, the sermon
was on the origin Of Eve. The next day
an unusually active game Of tag resulted
In Bobby's running into the house, and
calling to his mamma: ooh, mamma, I've
an awful pain in my side. Say. mammal
You don't suppose I'm going to have q
wife, do you?"-Life
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18

London, Jan. 1S.-The Daily Mail has
the following dated yesterday from Pie
termaritzburg:
News has been received that Gen. Bull
Ter is making satisfactory progress"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18
FIGHTING ON THE TUGELA.
CONTINUED from First Page,

ters Drift, seized ridges mile beyond
ana effectively shelled the Beers
warren also lodged two miles beyond
the Tugela toward Sproen Kop
A Durham dispatch says smallpox Is re-
Beers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18

First NJ. D.-What lot Of things have
been found in the vermiform appendix.
Second NJ. D.--And look at the money
that's been taken out OF it!-Life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18
GATACRE GIVES WARNING.
He Says the Women and Children
Must Be Removed

Sterkstroom. Wednesday. Jan. 1Z-Gen.
Gatacre has warned the Boer command
ant that if the women are not removed
they must take their chance of being shot
IN the event of an attack. He has protest.
ed against allowing the wives and daugh-
ters Of the Boer soldiers to reside in or
near the camp. All is quiet here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-18

1T, temperature; az. velocity Of wind.
H. B. Boyer
Local Forecast Official.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-01
CONFEDERATE REUNION.
OLD VETERANS AT LACROSSE
DAY OF ORATORY.
(Special to Virginian- Pilot

| Lacrosse. Va, Aug. 31.-About two
| thousand people assembled here to-day
| to attend the annual reunion of l.. A.
Armistead Camp of Confederate Veter-
| ans. The meeting was held in spa
| cioCs grove, where stand and seats
| Lad been provided. and was called 20
order IT IL o'clock by the Commander.
| Captain Il. d. Fefferes. of Charles
| City, who requested Rev. J. NJ. Cole
man to deliver the invocation.
Commander JeffercS made appro-
pirate remarks thanking the ladies for
gracing the occasion with their pres
ence, and saying he was forcibly re-
minded of the stirring days of 81.
| when the women of the South inspired
their brothers and sweethearts with
their zeal and patriotism.
Captain Jefferes urged greater eff
forts in the formation of camps. and
spoke Of the practical benefits resulting
to the old soldier and their families
who might need aid. He also express
ed the hope that the Confederate mon
ument at Boydton will soon be COM
pleted.
Harry Smith, Esq. of South Hail.
followed Captain Jefferes in n grateful
speech, and eX-Congressman Thorp, OF
Norfolk. made some remarks A
bounteous dinner was served. and then
followed the regular business meet
ing of the camp with the reelection or
Captain r. D. Jefferes as commander,
with all the other officers.
Speaking was then resumed In the
following order: Hon. Francis r. Las
sitter, General Stith Boiling, of Peters
burg; A. b. Ferguson, Esq. and Cap
tain G. w. Davis, of Mecklenburg.
The principal speech was made by
General Boiling. who paid a glowing
tribute to the old boys in gray and the
women of the South who so nobly
aided in the heroic struggle. He said
| he longed to see Confederate Camps
| formed in every community in the
| South and IL Confederate monument
| on every court green.
| Brunswick county sent a large dele
| CATION, and there were also visitors
| from other counties. as we'll as from
| North Carolina. Everything passed
off nicely, there being nothing in the
way of disorder to mar the pleasure
| of the Occa sion.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-01
PETERSBURG.
THE MATRIMONIAL MARKET Is
VERY ACTIVE.

Petersburg, Va. Aug. 31.-Rev. T.. T..
Dadmun celebrated his Homecoming
last night by marrying three couples.
They were Mr.. Wylie r. Whitehead
and Miss Alexina Warrenton, at the
parsonage at $3.50 O'clock; Mr.. John w.
. Clarke and Miss Lydia Jennie Jones.
at 3d. and Robert T.. Owens and Miss
Lucy Lewis. at 1890.
Mr.. Dadmun has been on a visit to
his mother in Canada. He will occupy
\ his pulpit Sunday.
Mr.. Allen f. Edwards who for the
past sixteen months has been manager
of the Southside Railway and Devel-
%opment Company, in this city. and
who recently resigned that office, was
presented with a handsome cane last
night. the gift of the motormen and
conductors. The presentation was
made by Mr.. Simon Seward, and was
accepted by Mr.. Edwards in an appro-
PIRATE speech.
Mr.. Edwards has made many friends
during his stay in Petersburg. He Will
go to New York Monday, and leaves
the street railway here in splendid
condition.
Mrs. w. II. Harrison and her daugh-
ters, Misses Ann Elizabeth. Helen
West and Dorothy Harrison. returned
homo last night after a stay of several
! weeks at Yellow Sulphur Springs.
81 Mr.. Daniel Shields, a we'll known cit
7zen, was thrown from his buggy on
L.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-01
BERKLEY NEWS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

NEWSY NOTES OF INTEREST.
Mrs. e. q. Walker, Jr., has returned
from Suffolk. where she has been
spending several days with relatives
and friends.
Or. e. RI. Morgan went on fishing
trip to Ocean View yesterday and
tribe.
Misses Jennie and susy Howard and
MISS Ruth West have returned from
Princess Anne county, where they
nave been spending several days very
pleasantly.
Messrs. Jones, Wallace & Co. have
placed the contract for the erection of
mouse at the corner Of Thirteenth and
Liberty streets. The Messrs. Talbert
Bros, of Port Norfolk, were the sue
cessful bidders, and will begin the
erection at once. The building will
cost between $4,000 and $4,000
The fruit steamer Hambil, which
runs between Kingston, Jamaica, and
Norfolk, was hauled on Colonna's
Eastern Branch marine railway yester-
day.
The condition of Mr.. j. II. Floyd.
who has been confined to his home on
Sixth street several days with typhoid
fever, is much improved.
The locals were successful in We'd
nesday's game with the Edentons and
won the game to 4.
Special officer N. M. Sykes has re-
turned to duty after a ten days va
cation.
A social was given at the residence
of Miss frankie Pierce, on Liberty
street last Wednesday evening in
honor of her guest, Misses Blanche
Watkins and Clara Deloach, of Isle
of Wight
Prof. c. r. Newman, of Suffolk, was
in town yesterday calling on friends.
Miss Jessie Wicks has returned from
Mathews county, where she has been
spending several days among friends.
Miss Clara Deloach has returned to
her home in Windsor after n pleasant
visit to friends on Liberty street.
Mrs. Jarrett, of Baltimore, and
Misses Florence and Lula Daley, of
Harpers Ferry. West Virginia. are
the guests of Mrs. f. r. Applegate. on
Chesapeake avenue, South Norfolk.
Miss Celia Loeb left yesterday for
New York to purchase her fall stock
of millinery.
Mrs. Lizzie B. Seavey, from Rye,
New Hampshire, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. B. f. Townsend. of Oakdale.
Little Beebe Townsend is quite sick
with typhoid fever. at the home of his
parents. in Oakdale.
Rev. Paul Bradley Is home from his
summer vacation. and Will occupy his
pulpit Sunday morning and evening.
CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY.
Berkeley Avenue Baptist Church, Rev.
Clagett Skinner, pastor-Divine wor-
ship at II q. III. and p. IN. at the
morning service the church will have
the annual roll-call and the Lord s
Supper. At 8 p M. Mr.. Skinner will
preach on "Following Altar Off" BIZ
BILE school at $3.50 a. m. Prayer service.
Wednesday, s p. m. b. Y. p. U. SER
vice, s p. M. Friday.
Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian
Church. Rev. w. A. Slaymaker, pas
tor-Preaching at IL a. m. and p. m.
| Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. Mid-week
service at p. m