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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
ROBERTS IN THE FREE STATE.
british INSIDE BOER FRONTIER
For THE FIRST TIME,

Great Tactical Advantage Gained,
and the Way to BIoemfontein IL
Much Easier-Roberts Has 10000
Men at His DisposaI-French with
2O,OO0 Men Is Ready for a Fight
With CrOnje-It Remains to De
seen what Cronje VIII Do.
London, Feb Is, 4:2O a. m.-The British
army, for the first time since the war be-
gan, is inside the Boer frontier
Lord Roberts, with at least 1000 infan-
try. 1000 cavalry, and $50 guns, has turn
ed the Magersfontein lines, before which
The British forces have been encamped
for ten weeks, and, with half of his corps,
he is already operating on Free State ter
rtory.
A battle has not yet been fought, but
large tactical advantages have been gain
ed. The relief of Kimberley is within
measurable reach, and the way 20 Bloem-
fontein is appreciably easier.
The dispatches of Lord Roberts sketch
three days work. The forward movement
began on Sunday, when Col. Hanna set out
with a brigade of mounted infantry for
Ramah, on the Reit, eight miles from
Jacobsdal, one of the Boer supply bases
on Monday Gen. French with the cav
airy division, seized the crossing of the
Ret river at Dekis drift south of Jacobs
dal, and Is miles east of Honey Nest
kloof. He skirmished with the Beers and
cleared the way for 10000 infantry who
followed across.
Gen. French has now fixed himself on
Gen. Cronje's main line of communication
with Bloemfontein, and 10000 infantry
with seventy-two guns are being pushed
up to support him there.
Lord Roberts dispatches wired from in
side the Free State and on the Reit river,
left him Wednesday morning. His ad-
vance had not been opposed by the Beers
in force. Their patrols melted away as
the British moved forward. The Boer
army is likely to be felt in day or two,
and battle is consequently imminent.
Cronje's Purpose Unknown.
AS to what forces Gen. Cronje has now
at his disposal and as to where he pur-
poses making a stand against the invaders
no one here connected with the war office
knows anything. The data for conceptions
are wholly wanting The forces imme-
diately at the disposal of Lord Roberts are
placed at $1,000 in a general way.
The incidents at Rensburg have been
seen out of all proportion. Merely skele-
ton lines were maintained there, while
troops were being secretly and rapidly
concentrated on the Modder river.
The facility with which 10000 men have
already been sent beyond the rail termi-
nus shows that Lord Kitchener has been
fully successful in organizing transporta-
tion. He is now supposed to be down
the line, sending forward more troops and
getting together more transport. About
five miles of OK and mule wagon trains
are estimated for each division, so that
Lord Kitchener, who is reputed to have
more skill than a circus manager in hand
ling field transportation, has immense
labors in hand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
STORY OF ALLEGED swINDLE.
Hollands Charges Against Ruthers,
TaIinferre and Rogers.

1t was while Mai. Ruthers was depot
quartermaster at Jacksonville, during the
encampment there of the Seventh Army
Corps, that the swindle is alleged 20 have
taken place.
Savannahians will be surprised to learn
of Maj. Ruthers' name having been ccn-
nected with such a story He was well
known and liked during the months he
spent in this city. Coming here in oc-
tober. 1898. with the Seventh Army Corps
from jacksonville. he established his de-
pot of commissary supplies In the ware
house of the Central Railroad on New
street and his Office in the basement Of
the roads general Office building.
Mai. Ruthers was a familiar figure
about Savannah until July, 1899. when he
left on leave. later being ordered to Cali
fornia for duty. Many viii remember the
tall. spare figure and the general air and
appearance that suggested what Maj.
Ruthers is, an old Indian campaigner.
The De Soto was his home while he was
CONTINUED on Seventh Page.l
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
MACRUM MYSTERY UNVEILED.
His Reasons for Not Remaining in
Charge at Pretoria.


Washington. Feb. 1.-THE following
signed statement was given out tonight
by Charles E. Macrum, former United
States consul 10 Pretoria:
The situation in Pretoria was such
that. first, as an official, l could not re-
main there while my government at home
was apparently in the dark as to the ex-
act condition in South Africa.
Secondly, as a man and citizen of the
United States, / could not remain in Pre-
toria, sacrificing my own self-respect aud
that of the people of Pretorie while the
government at home continued to leave
me in the position of a British consul and
not an American consul. l want to say
right here, that there was not one single
request made of me through the depart
ment of state looking to the care of Brit
ish interests in Pretoria which 1 did not
fulfil and report upon according TO my
orders. On the other hand, American In
terests in South Africa We're in that con-
dition which demanded that the depart
ment of state should be cognizant of them.
II issued the statement received from
the state department that Americans
must remain neutral. In the face of this,
Americans were continually going to the
front and taking up arms in the cause of
the Beers. 1 could not help but know that
many of these We're citizens of the United
States. 1 also knew that many of them
in utter despair at the apparent attitude
of our own government were taking the
oath of allegiance to the Transvaal Re-
public. When affairs had reached that
state that my vice consul, Mr.. Van Amer
ieen closed up his business, took the oath
of allegiance to the republic, and went TO
the front as a burgher thought the time
had come when 1 should make a report
of these conditions
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
GoRMAN WILL SUPPORT BRYAN.
Says Nothing Can Prevent His Nomi-
nation by Democrats.


Washington, Feb. 14.-Ex- Senator Cor
man, who was at the Capitol to-day for
the first time since the present session of
Congress assembled, in an interview with
a Post reporter, said that all his efforts
heretofore had been directed against the
reconciliation of w. j. Bryan as the Dem
ocratic candidate for the presidency and
he had believed It would not be wise. but
that he was now convinced ''that nothing
can prevent his selection as the head of
the Democratic ticket"
HE certainly" added Senator German,
has the people behind him to a remark
able degree"
Asked If he would support Bryan II
nominated, he said:
Certainly ! supported him in 1896 and
7 shall support him again this year. l
don't propose TO desert my party"
He expressed the opinion that his par
ty's prospects were improving, saying
that the Nicaraguan canal and the Phil
ippine problem were helping the Demo-
Gratis The passage of the currency bill,
he also thought would help the Demo-
Gratis, because 1t would remove the dan
ger of the free coinage of silver and bring
back to their party the men who left 1t
in 1896 on the silver issue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
BIG FREsHET IN THE HUDSON.
Three Men Were Drowned ARID Much
Property Destroyed.

Albany, ". Y, Feb H.-Three men were
drowned and half million dollars dam
age done to property along the Hudson
river by the worst freshet which this city
has seen since 1857.
The dead are: Thomas Shea of Bath
William Rhinehart of New York. Joseph
Vogel Of Van Rensselaer, Island.
Fifty men are imprisoned in the second
story of an ice house on Montgomery
Island across the river, but they are In
no danger, as the water is recedng.
The police are distributing food, coal
and clothing among the poor families
along the river front, where the water
reached the second floors of the houses.
The commissioner of public charities has
issued a call for aid.
All trains are delayed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
ASKED TAYLOR TO SURRENDER.
Democrats Passed Resolution Call
ing on Him TO DO So.

Louisville, Feb. 14-The Senate met to-
day without a quorum, and adjourned un-
til tomorrow.
In the House the Senate resolution call
from the capital and surrender the exec
utice Office TO Gov Beckham was adopt
ed, after some debate, the feature OF
which was a speech By Representative
Emmett Orr, taking exception to the
clause of the resolution asserting that the
shot which killed Gov. Goebe was fired
from the executive building. The House
then adjourned until tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
AN OFFENSIVE VALENTINE.
Led to Quarrel In which the Father
Was Killed by the Son.

Richmond. Va, Feb. 14.--A Charleston.
w. Va, special says that yesterday C.
L. Stewart. a perchant Of that city. re-
ceived an offensive valentine, which he
charged came from his wife. Last night
he began to quarrel with her, finally at
tempting to strike her, whereupon her
son, aged 10 years, opened fire on his ia
ther. Two shots took effect, one In the leg
and the other in the stomach, and Stew
art died this morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
SENATOR BACON is PAIRED.
Unable to Get Ont to Vote Against
the Financial Bill.

Washington, Feb Ex-senator Bacon
will not attempt TO get to the Senate to-
morrow, as he had expected, because it
Is impossible TO say just when the vote
on the financial bill will be taken. If an
hour had been fixed for the vote, the Sen
ator would have gone up TO the Senate
chamber in order to record himself in per-
son against the bill, which he opposes SO
strongly AS II is, he will be paired
against 1t, so that his vote will count
Just as IL he were present.
N. j. Norman was appointed postmaster
at Pennington, Liberty county, to-day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
BoEns ON sPEARMAN's FARM.
Churchin's Brother Shot Through
the Right Leg.

London, Feb. ia dispatch to the
Morning Post from Chiveley. dated Tues
day, confirms the report that parties of
Beers have occupied the old British camp
on Spearman's farm
The correspondent who Identifies the
wounded Lieut.. Churchill as the brother
of Winston Churchill says he was shot
through the right leg.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
MIR. EGAN is STILL HOPEFUL.
hut 1t Is Said the Chances for the
Gate City Are Slim.

Gate City Are Slim.
New York, Feb 14-Vice President Egan
of the Ocean Steamship Company went
to East Moriches to-day, off which the
steamer Gate City is stranded on a bar.
Mr. Egan. when asked whether the Gate
City could be saved, said that the vessel
had not been condemned by any means.
and it could possibly be taken off from its
perilous position without much damage.
Those who know the beach say however,
the chances are slim.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
OBJECT WAS SUCCESSFUL.
FOur EngIishmcn Were Killed and
Twenty-TwO wounded.

London, Feb IA, 6;2s p. m.--The follow
Ing dispatch has been received at the
war office from Gen Roberts:
"Reit River, Tuesday, Feb 1S.--Col. Han
nay In command Of brigade of mounted
infantry marching from Orange river 20
Hamah, had a slight engagement Feb. II
sunday with the Beers holding the hills
ana threatening his right flank. With a
ueIached part of his force, Col. Hannay
contained the enemy while he pushed his
baggage and main body through to Ra-
man. The object of the march was sue
eesstully carried out -Four men were
Killed twenty-five wounded and thirteen
ore missing"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
LIBERALS DENouNcE THE WAR.
Supporters of That Party Say II Is a
Crime and "A Blunder.

London, Feb. H.-Supporters of the Lib
eral party to the number of 300 or 400. held
q private meeting at the Westminster
Palace Hotel this afternoon to protest
against the governments war policy. Sir
WiIfred Lawson, NJ. p; David Lloyd
George, NJ. r.. and C. Schriener, the hus-
band of Mrs. Olive schriener, were among
those present.
The resolutions adopted denounce the
war as "a crime and a blunder," commit
ted at the instigation OF irresponsible cap
italists. demand the publication of full
Continued on Seventh Page.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
CARNEGIE is PLAYING GOLF.
Had No Time TO Answer Questions
About the Frick Suit.

About the Frick Suit.
Fernandina, Fla, Feb. H.-Mr Andrew
Carnegie who is visiting his sister-in-
law, Mrs Lucy Carnegie at Dungenness
on Cumberland Island, spent the day up
the island. He left the house shortly be-
fore noon in company with several friends
Late this evening he telephoned Col
Page, manager of the estate, from a Lodge
house several miles away Mr.. Carnegie
was Informed by Col. Page that several
newspaper men were desirous of having
and expression from him on the Frick
suit but his reply was:
Say to the correspondents that am
here playing golf and that / broke my
golf record yesterday"
Dungennese is twelve miles off the coast
from Fernandina. There is no public
communication with the place, but boats
owned by Mrs Carnegie make trips TO the
mainland at intervals.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
Gov. Lees Conclusion Drawn From
Macrum's Statement.

hucFuHls StHtemeHt
Chicago, Feb. 1i.-"War with England
should be the policy of this government"
said Gov. Andrew f. Lee OF South Da-
kota tonight, 'if the facts set forth in
ex-Consul Macrum's open letter issued to
the American people are found to be cor
rect.
THE action of the British authorities at
Durham in tampering with mail matter
addressed to MIR. Macrum is damnable -
the Governor continued, "and an outrage
against the rights of neutral powers. II
the facts as stated in that letter are
true the American government instantly
should call Great Britain to severe ac-
count" suaI
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
old Methodist church Burned.

Chicago, Feb. 1i-Trinity Methodist
Episcopal Church. 23l3-23i7 Indiana ave-
nue.. one of the Oldest Methodist church
buildings In Chicago, was almost totally
destroyed by fire tonight. only the walls
of the structure were left standing and
It is estimated that the loss win exceed
10000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
LADY SARAH WILSON WOUNDED.
The Beers sheIIed the WOmen''
LANCER at Mnfeking.

London, Feb. 15.-The Daily Chronicle
publishes the following dispatch from Ma
feking, dated Jan. 20:
1.-THE Beers shelled the women's laager
for two hours on Saturday, Jan. q. Boer
women, warned by spies evidently went
into the trenches, clapped their hands and
hurrahed when the shells fell near the
English women.
Lady Sarah Wilson was slightly
wounded.
Mai. Gould-Adams and Capt. Wilson
received contusions from shell fragments"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
TOOK REIr RIVER CROSSING.
British Cavalry Division Took 1t and
Is Camping There

London, Feb. H. 6:20 p NIT is officially
announced that the British cavalry division
under Gen. French Monday, Feb. H. seiz-
ed the crossing of the Reit river at De
Kill drift, on the east bank of which the
Sixth and Seventh Divisions are now
camped.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15

Richmond, Va, Feb. IA letter from
Lexington, Va, Gays news has been re-
ceived there of the rapid and steady i'm
provement in the health of Hon. William
l.. Wilson, president of the Washington
and Lee University, who s now In New
Mexico
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15

minent, as dairy wagons cannot reach the
city.
Washouts have been reported on all rail-
roads, and trains arrive very irregular.
Tennessee Rivers Rising.
Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. 1i--All rivers in
this part of the country are out of their
banks and rising No damage has been
reported from farming sections.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15
odd FcIIon,r. Homo Bnrned.

Liberty, Mo-, Feb. 1.-THE state odd
Fellows Home, situated a mile south Of
Liberty, was destroyed by fire to-day.
None OF the inmates were injured. Loss
$4,000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15

Continued on Seventh Page.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-15

Montgomery, Ala. Feb. 1.-THE Ala
bama river is higher than for several
years, and IS still rising
The water has already reached the un-
der path at the union station.
All creeks and streams surrounding the
city are out of their banks, and many
bridges of public roads have been swept
away. AS result, a milk famine Is i'm
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-28
FUNDS NEARLY RAISED.
Street Carnival is a Go-Two-thirds Of
the Funds Subscribed.


Orange and purple are to be the
carnival colors. 1t was SO decided
last evening at an enthusiastic meat
ing of the Street Carnival Executive
committee held at the carnival head
quarters. The genial C. George Ham
ilton wore broad smile this morn
ing while talking with Courier re-
porter, and about the first thing he
said was that two-thirds of the neces.
sary funds had been raised, and the
carnival was positive go.
The meeting last evening was per-
haps the most important meeting
that has been held SO far, for here
tofore the success of the project has
been a little doubtful, but the solicit
ing committees report that the mer-
chants are nearly all willing to con-
tribute toward the fund, and the
money to carry it thru will be raised
beyond doubt.
The matter of selecting bands for
the carnival was left to Charles Hall
and c. George Hamilton were appoint
ed on the advertising committee.
From present indications it seems
that the special days are to be great
success. Major R. M. Buttle of the
Maccabees was at the meeting and
notified the committee that he had
issued invitations to all the Macca-
beesEin southeastern Iowa to be pres
ent on September 81. which is lodge
day, and it is expected that large
number will be in the parade that
day. The Trades and Labor Assem-
bly, has also sent invitations to all the
adjoining towns, and they expect 10
have from $500 to 5000 men in line
| September IS, which is set apart as
Industrial Day.
The committee appointed to arrange
a flower parade reported that the peo-
pie were taking hold of the matter
with a will, and everything points to
a magnificent turnout.
Free shows will be given on open
air stages erected on the streets, and
several high class attractions have
been engaged for these exhibitions.
In the line of music the association
will use the Ottumwa bands, AMI
probably several from out Of town.
Prof w. A. Safely, director of the FL
don band, is in the city comforting
with the committee, in regard to the
engagement of his band for the carni-
val. Carson B. Reed of Cincinnati,
| who is with w. H. Donelson Lith. Co,
is also here making arrangements for
advertising.
The committee has chosen seven
designs for badges and pins for the
carnival, and will soon have them for
sale.
c. George Hamilton was put on
stated salary last evening, and Miss
Florence Palmer was engaged as sten-
ographer for the association.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-28

has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Glib,
OF Cambria, returned home Friday.
The farm residence of w. I. Rouse
was destroyed by fire last Saturday af-
ternoon. The fire was caused by the
explosion of coal oil stove. About
half of the contents were saved. MI.
mouse had $500 insurance on both
house and contents, this being about
half of the loss.
Ray, the youngest son of 1. G. Nor
ford, was accidentally shot, Thursday,
thru the stomach while climbing over
gate. He is in critical condition
and his recovery is doubtful.
Married, Eva V. Able and Frank H.
Baltimore, Wednesday evening, Aug.
%, at the home of the bride, near Ma
pie Grove, Rev. McCurdy, of Brooks,
officiating. Only immediate relatives
were present. Mr.. Baltimore is an ex>
cellent young man and is employed in
the civil service at Washington, D. c..
Miss Able is one of Wayne countys
prominent teachers and is highly re-
spected. Mr.and Mrs. Baltimore leave
tuesday for Washington where they
Will make their future home.
John Oldfield has sold his 200 acre
farm to H. E. Evans, of Yankton, S. D..
A. j. Zimmerman has sold his 16O
acre farm to Thomas Mozart. McKib-
ben & Shaw filed the deal.
Mrs. Todd and Miss Nelson spent
Sunday at Garden Grove.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-28
Bloomfield.

Bloomfield, Aug. 25.-Robert John
son, OF Mt. Pleasant, is spending the
week in this city on business CON
nected with the Iowa Wesleyan Uni
versity, and is being entertained at
the home of Rev. T. B. Hughes.
Invitations are out for the marriage
OF Miss Cora Ford, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Ford, to Henry n. War
rinston, son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. K.
Warrington, Thursday. September G,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ford.
A party OF young people from Mt.
Pleasant, Messrs. Day Bonnifield ami
Glenn Mitchell, and Miss Crook, who
are being entertained at house par
ty at the home of Miss Mary Power,
OF Pulaski, accompanied by their hos,
tress, spent Wednesday evening III
this city, where an informal evening
was given in their honor by Miss
Pauline Payne, who pleasantly enter.
tanned about twenty guests.
Mrs. a. H. Fortune delightfully."- Ell.
tertained a number of young people
Thursday afternoon in honor of Miss
Nellie Fortune, of Oskaloosa, who IS
visiting at the home of her grand.
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Fortune
The guests We're entertained by a
guessing contest in which Miss Ruby
Phillips won the prize. Refreshments
consisting of cake and orange shirbet
We're served.
w. j. Sickle made business trip
to Burlington on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w w. Russell, Mr. and
Mrs. l. T. Russell, Sherman Reeves
and a number of others, attended the
Old Settlers reunion at KNOXVILLE
Mo, Thursday.
Mrs. Tom Caswell of Moulton, made
short visit with relatives in this city
Thursday.
w. H. Harris, well known farmer
of Perry township, has sold his stock
and is making arrangements to locate
in Oklahoma.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Henton, of Green.
castle, Ind, are visiting at the hone
of their niece, Mrs. Geo. Dunn and
other relatives in this city,
Miss Edyth Dunn left Friday after.
noon for Keoluk, where she will spent
a couple of weeks in the trimming de-
partment of Speisburger's wholesale
millinery house.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-08-28
Humeston.

Humeston, Aug. 2S.-Miss Beatrice
Morrison, of Seymour, was a guest at
the M. E. parsonage Tuesday between
trains.
Prof. F. B. Taylor, of Eldon, was in
the city Wednesday on business.
Miss Emma Rice, and brother, Roy,
returned Thursday evening from a
two weeks visit to the northern part
of the state.
Mrs. Sampson and daughters, of Van
Writ, were guests of Mrs. Van Derby
and Rev. Bolts Friday.
G. A. Bott and wife, of Murray, Wis
tied over Sunday with his parents in
the city.
Mrs. Anna White and Miss Lulu are
visiting friends in Murray this week.
Mrs Harry Porter is on the sick list.
Rev. Shea passed thru the city Sat
urday morning enroute to Mt Ayr, to
fill the pulpit made vacant by the sick
ness of Rev. Martin.
Miss Nellie earns, of Indianola, who