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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
A HANDSOME STATUE
Unveiled al Methuen. Mass. Thursday. on
Edward r. SearIes' Grounds.

Lawrence, Feb. 22.-Without cere-
mony. this morning, Thomas W. Balls
heroic statue Of Washington, conceded
to lie his masterpiece. and the finest
presentment Of the first President Of
the United States in existence was un-
yelled At Methuen on the grounds
owned by Mr.. Edward F. Searles. The
statue with its accompanying figures
is said to have cost $25000O 1t was on
exhibition at the Worlds Fair at Chi
cago. where il occupied a central posi-
tion in the art gallery. The pedestal of
white marble is some 90 feet in height
The figures are in bronze. and Wash
ington stands with outstretched hand.
a cannon at his feet. Busts of Presi-
dent Lincoln. Gems. Lafayette, Greene
and Knox occupy rccesses near the
tops. At each corner are figures sym
bolic Of oppression, rebellion, victory
ana peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
AT PHILADELPHIA.
Dedication OF New Law School at University
CT Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia. Feb 22.-The exercises at
tending the dedication of the new law
school Of the University Of Pennsylvania
We're continued. today, 1T the Academy
of Music in conjunction with the regular
Washington's birthday ceremonies OF the
university.
The principal guest Of honor and orator
nj the day WAS Wa Ting Fang. the Chi
nese minister. who was on the programme
to deliver an address on The Proper Re
lations Of the United States to the Ori-
cnt.'
The degree Of doctor Of laws was con-
ferred on the following by Provost q.
Harrison: Prof. James b. Ames, dean Of
the law school Of Harvard University;
Grant Il. Finch, \. NJ. University of
Cambridge. Charles Arthur Roe, A M
University Of oxford; Senior Associate
Justice John Marshall Harlan: Oscar s
Straus, United States minister to Turkey:
WI Ting Fang. Chinese minister and
orator ri tho day; ana President Diaz,
President Of Mexico. President Diaz was
represented by Senior Manuel De AspireZ
Mexican ambassador to the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
QUESTION OF MEDIATION.
Inspired German Article Says it Can Come
Only from United States.

NV York. Feb. 22.-The World has
2 special from Berlin which quotes tho
kreuz Zcitung as saying in an evident
Nv inspired article:
Mediation in the South African war
is only possible from one side: Name
ly, from the United states. From any
other nation ~ group 81 nations medi-
alton would be construed by England
az an impcrtincncc. President Mckin-
loy's Intervention would certainly re-
ccivc attention. The question is. has
President Mckinley the wish and the
courage t. intervene? His rc-elcc-
tion is certain; why should he trouble
himself? Besides England is display
ing ut present the greatest complais-
ance to the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
IN PARLIAMENT.
Contraband Through Delagca eay-No A.
Ii .nce for Ending War hoseS.

I.rudoa, Fcb. In thr House NJ
Commons, today. thepar!dm'h.aFE
rotary If tn" foreign "iiicr, WIFI ','
John lr'd'ficN' '''i''' ~, .y'.r '''' ,,.o. any
mcnt WAS NOT aware th'I1 Y II ,,i'
evidence showing r'hIf'pAHu "'
reached the Tr1hSNl"' '4li '"'l y l'''','7''
lay. General ailtA"u"hS HI''
made. he added il'-'0 'i'' ,''' =,
i.ic' were n"t carryli'I INT I'LL iii,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
BOTH SIZES CONCENTRATING.
Next Battle May Be Gigantic Compared with
the Cronje Affair.

London Feb 22-4 A. M.-Gen
Cronje is seemingly making his last
stand He is dying hard. hemmed III
by British infantry with shells from
30 guns falling into his camp. on the
third day of the fight the Boer chief
asked for an armistice to bury his
dead. Fight to a finish or surrender
Internationally" was Lord Kitchener's
reply. Gen. CrOnje Immediately sent
back word that his request for a truce
had been misunderstood and that his
determination then as before was to
fight to the death.
The battle went on. This was the
situation Of Gen. Cronje, Tuesday
evening. as sketched in the scanty tel
elgrams that have emerged from the
semi-silence of South Africa.
Officially Lord Roberts wires that he
has scattered the advance commands
Of the achievements that We're Striv-
Ing to reach Gen. Cronie 1t is regard
ed as singular that Lord Roberts, wiz
ing. Wednesday. should not mention
the appeal for an armisticr on the
previous day. ana also that the war Of
flee should withhold good news if it
has any
Without trying To reconcile even the
scantv materials At hand if seems
plain that Gen. Cronje is in 4 bad,
ana even 4 desperate situation. ana
that the British are pressing their adj
vor+ooo
While tbe attack III Can Cronie pro-
ceede thor, : , ,,.. c,r .,..,,,..,,,,.,ti,,,
,,,.n '''','' i' ipi r"lttii' i' Il. Hi
'''"''H the b"'rS ana TN" l'rltiSh. me
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Taeht II z hattlr between the masses
no,rar '''.'" .,,,i!. '',.o,,s VI ent l'',l
attack I.nrd i."hart. -" "i''7 -
WiG CEN cr"nic Vs. ,I,o - ho11 o,,t nm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
TRANSvAAL WAR NOTES.

The steamer Milwaukee. which left
dian troops. will not can at cape De
verde hut will go direct to Cape Town
The supreme court at Cape Town. has
adl"urned the case Of the seized steam
snip Mdsh0nA 10 March 2. in order to give
ne owners chance to show that the
vessel hdd no intention Of trading with
the Beers.
me Commercial Gable 90. at New
fork' Thursday. issued the following no
uce: We are advised that private tele-
Grams IN PLAIN language to ana from the
Orange Free State and the South African
Rtpubllc are admitted over the lines
from LourenZp Marques to Pretoria un-
dtr ms reserve n the censor at Pretoria. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
A MERE PRETEXT.
Cron;es Request for armistce a Ruse but
CIeverIy Met by Kitchener.

London, Feb. 23.-The Times has the
following from Paardeburg, dated FEB.
u: we have expelled 800 Beers from
IN isolated kopje, about a mile south
east of Gen. Cronje's laaGer.
The cane Town correspondent Of the
Daily Telegraph says: Gen. CfohJe
request for an armistice was mere
dodge to gain time to make trehcheS-
Lord Kitchener refused, but gave nm
half an hour to consider whether ne
would surrender unconditionaily or
fight TO a finish. The Beers having
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
Puerto Rico Observes the Day.

San Juan de Puerto Rico Feb. 22-
Washngton's birthday was observed gen
orally throughout the Island. The stores
were closed and ut the theatre in the
afternoon. patriotic addresses We're deliv-
cred by Governor General Davis and Bish-
ops Blenk ana Whippe to an audience
of about 30J0 persons. There was also a
chorus Of school children, numbering 1000
boys and girls, accompanied by mill
tary band
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23

when tine list ~ received at cape Town
from the Communicated thus inslr-
in- simultaneous publication i'm Great
Britain ana III thc colony This mode WIZ
evidently not followed. as Lord Roberts,
mas not mentioned thu Canadian losses
except in the ease Of ;hc two officers
wounded. The Canadian commissioner
here ana The colonial office Are i'll just ls
much iguurInce and anxiety REGARDING
the truth vi the report ~ tine many r-ia-
lives in England Of those serving with
the Canadian contingent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
FOOD AND FORAGE
Being Rushed 10 kimberiey-Mines 10 Start
in 10 Days.

London. Feb. CLEO A. M.-The war
office has issued the following from Lord
Roberts:
'Paardeberg Feb. Methuen report II
from Kimberley that supplies OF food and
forage are being pushed on as fast as
possible. There will be enough coal To
start the De Beers mines in 10 days By
TINS means great misery VIII be alleVi-
ated Hospital arrangements there are
reported perfect. He hopes Drieska ana
me adjoining country will soon be set
tied.
At the same time the war office an
nouhced that nothing further would b.
issued tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
paiIv kennebec 3ournaI.
IN A DEATH TRAP.
Continued from page -

an attack, with the Highland Brigade
m the left, and Gen. knox's brigade
On the centre and right. while Gen.
smith Dorrien's brigade crossed the
river and advanced along the north
bank.
on both north and south banks the
ground is level and the advance across
his was deadly and the British losses
we're heavy. The battle was an exact
replica Of the Modder river. The SOL
diers were under fire all day long and
all the fighting had no definite result,
as the Beers laager was well barri-
caded and they remain therein.
The British guns shell the lager
vigorously and the Beers confessed a
loss of over 500 men.
The terrific Smelling was resumed,
Monday. when Gen. Cronje asked for
an armistice.
The Smelling was continued, Tuesday,
over 80 guns porting lead into the Boer
camp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23

At a town meeting held ut Milo.
Wednesday, ii was voted to replace the
bridge across Pleasant river which re-
Gently went down, with a steel structure.
ana sum sufficient To pay for the same
was raised. There was no opposition to
putting in a steel bridge instead Of i
wooden one. 1t is expected that a con-
tract will 1T cnCc be closed with the Eer-
lin Bridge co. Three bridge companies
Were represented AT the meeting ana very
satisfactory terms were offered 10 the
~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
L.DYSMITH JOYOUS.
Beers Shells Do Little Damage -EuIIer's Ad-
vance in Sight.

London, Feb. 22.-Thc Morning Posts
second edition publishes a dispatch from
Ladysmith. dated Feb. ~. which says that
the bornbardment continues win unusual
persistence from Bulwana ana Elaauw-
bank hut is doing small damage. The
garrison is in good spirits over cen. Rob
crts' success and the advance Of Gen.
Butler which is now visible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
Ice Racing at Bangor.

The race that was to have taken place
on the Gilbert ice track on Hathorn
meadow, last week. but which was post
poncd because Of the weather took place
on Wednesday afternoon. The prize was
x bushels Of oats. divided as follows:
First, L bushels; second. six bushels;
third. four bushels: ana fourth three
bushels. OF the Large number Of horses
entered bur four started They made a
great race Of it, however. ana ii required
five heats to decide the contest. The
summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
"0t a Good Beginning

Cometh good end" When you take
Hoods SarsaparilIa to purify your
blood you are making a good begin
ming. ana the good end will be health
and happiness. This medicine cures
all humors of the blood, creates good
appetite, overcomes that tired feeling
and imparts vigor and vitality to the
whole system 1t is Americas Great
est Blood Medicine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
GEN. GRANTS ANSWER
Is Repeated by Gen. Lord Kitchener
to Gen. Cronie.

Cape Town, Thursday. Feb. 22.-In
reply to Gen. Cronje's request for an
armistice of "a hours, to allow him to
bury his dead. Lord Kitchener told the
Boer commander that he must fight
to finish or Internationally surrender.
Gen. Cronjes position is reported
hopeless.
The British have occupied Barkly
Necf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23

South Africa. deeply regret the
heavy loss it suffered during the fight
on the 18th inst, and beg you will as
sure the people how much we all here
admire the conspicuous gallantry dis
played by our Canadian comrades on
that occasion"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
CANADIAN TROOPS PRAISED.
L.rd Roberts Sends Congratulatory Telegram
to Governor General Lord Mimic.

Ottawa, Ont. Feb. 22.-Lord Mimic.
the governor general. has received the
following message from Lord Roberts:
"Paardeberg. Orange Free state, Feb
22.-The Canadian Regiment has done
admirable service since its arrival in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23

Star.cr, Marshall cakes timer. Thos.
McAluon: judges, ThOs. McAlnon. r. \.
Buxton. Walter Wiley.
Between the heats there were exciting
brushes between horses driven by Fred
Han. Il. Il. Buck. Bert Whcelden L. H.
Mcnamara. Samuel Strickland. Fred Hill
ana Nj. H. Andrews Bangor News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
Southeast Blizzard at Halifax.

Halifax. n. s.. Feb. ga southeast
blizzard is in progress. \ gale OF wind is
accompanied by hail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
CRONIe ONCE SURRENDERED.
'"'" determined 10 Fight. and Is Responsible
Tor Waste Of Life.

rep 25,-The Daily News has
"s dispatch from Modder river,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23

London. Feb. 22.-4.17 p. M.-The war
office has received from Lord Roberts
the following message. which was de
layed in transmission, dated Paarde-
berg, Feb. 2l
Yesterday afternoon. | was salts
fed. by a careful reconnaissance in
force of the enemy's position, that
could not assault it without very heavy
loss. which l was anxious to avoid
Accordingly | decided to lombard him
with artillery and turn my attention IL
the enemy's reinfOrCements.
The result was most satisfactory.
The Beers were driven off in all dircc-
lions, losing a good many killed ana
wounded and about 80 prisoners. who
say they arrived from Ladysmith tWo
days ago by railroad. They also say
il was our artillery fire which caused
them to abandon the kopje they Were
occupying. our loss was two officers
captain Campbell of the 9th Ianccrs
and Lieut.. Houston of the artillery,
and four men, all slightly wounded"
Paardeberg. Wednesday. Feb. 21.-
$50 +. MA Boer koje has been cap
tured with 80 prisoners.
Gen. CrOnje'S position is UNCHANGED
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23
USUAL HONORS
In Memory of Washington
Throughout the Land.
Nearly Every Town and City in America
Observes the Day.
And Americans in Foreign Lands Give II The
Usual Attention.

Chicago, Feb. 22.-At the club house
81 the Union League on Jackson boule-
ward. this evening. the annual Wash
inSton day banquet Of the club was
held with more than usual success.
The banquet proper opened at $50
and it was two hours later when Pres
ident Eugene Cary of the club, called
the 300 members and guests to order,
ana introduced DIR. Jacob Schurman,
president Of Cornell University, who
had delivered the address If the af-
moon in the Auditorium.
Or. Schurman replied to the toast
The Orator OF the Day" Murray f.
Smith Of Vicksburg, Miss, responded
to the toast THE Old Flag" His adj
dress was received with cheers. Lieut..
Gov. Timothy L. Woodruff Of New
York, spoke on The East and the
West" Mr.. Woodruff was given
rousing welcome by the members of
the club
Other speakers We're Gen II. w.
Barnes Of San Francisco. who took the
lEcme Greater America" John X
ane. who spoke on "Lafayette;" and
Rev w. J. McGoughan, whose subject
was Great in War"
Dr. Jacob G. Schurman, president Of
Cornell University. spoke under the
auspices Of the Union League at the
Auditorium. this afternoon, upon Elk
panSiOn.' The address was delivered
10 one Of the largest audiences ever
seen IN the great theatre and the re-
marks of DR.. Schurman were received
with every manifestation Of approval.
lie tod of his experiences while inveS
uggating the situation in the Philip
pines and declared that the true posicy
of the United States lay in holding
the Islands and following out the policy
Of expansion which had been opened
before US. The exercises opened with
an organ recital by Harrison NJ Wild.
after which the audience joined in
singing The Star Spangled Banner"
President Eugene Gary of the Union
League Club. introduced Dr. Schurman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-23

London, Feb. 22.-3.37 P. MA spec
ial from Paardeberg. dated Wednes-
day. Feb Il, says:
"Commandant Botha has been at
tempting to relieve Gen. Cronje There
has been severe fighting. Gen. Botha :
forced is scattered with heavy losses. 7
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Riliousness is cured by Hoods Pills
% cents.
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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-04-15

pals scramble for lie best numbers,
| and they atre often shifted to meet
! such cases
The difficulties of thus organizing a
company are, enormous and it is an art
in itself to overcome them. The OBJ
4, server does; not always see just why
things are done, but the manager must
know each p erson thoroughly.
During all this a chorus has been
selected and drilled by the chorus mas
, ter and his assistants, who cut the
| work out for the musical director.
! have also ha d many sessions with the
| costumes. L insist upon a harmonious
! color schema, and thus both Of these
| individuals lave to make concessions,
! modifying til cir ideas until the desired
result is obi aimed.
| When all, of this has been gone
1 through with, when the chorus master
has the chorus ready for the musical
| director, WI en- the principals are fin
ally set III their roles and the seem
cry has bee n in SO far planned that
know how much stage room | will
have at my disposal, | am ready to
| begin rehea rsals with the business.
Every patron of comic opera and
musical com edy knows that in the joint
movements of a chorus a mistake by
one person causes the whole to seem
entangled. In my rehearsals I watch
for errors, land l must see to it, if the
girls are sw inging their heads, for ex-
ample, that the arc of the swing is the
same-in Other words, that one does
not swing b er head about two feet and
another abe ut six inches.
hC 70
ment; if ALI the chorus girls kick at the
same time 1T is not only necessary that
they should kick with the same foot.
but that ca oh should kick to just the
same height and with the same swing
of the BODY.
Sometimes l have to take a certain
group, one at a time, and execute
movement with each individual. then
l put two together, and then four, I'M
til l have got what l wanted. 1t is
physically. firing as we'll as mentally
straining, because l show them what
want done not that l claim to be a
graceful Jeoseur," but l can give an
idea of the step or movement. and if
they do not catch that idea / can show
them what they did wrong and how
they must go about it to do it right.
Meanwhile l have held separate re-
hearsals .with the principals. along
much the same lines, excepting that
their gres ter ability and experience
! makes it easier to work with them. al
though til cir tendency to want their
own way in their business to some
extent COZ lnterbalances tAis.
Finally put the principals and cho-
rus together, and then further modi-
iications have to be made. dependent
upon ice and so on. Along these
lines prcceed until everything Is ready
for scena rehearsals.
Here it invariably proves true that
still further changes are necessary
when tile scene is actually set up and
houses, tees and Furniture take the
place of chalk marks on to staee.
Even the most experienced man
Lager or ctor finds that til itself
takes up more room than chalk
mark. \ gain, when the Cd are
tried Il kmex tnyn ollt to 49,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-04-15

change without a fight I have met
but one exception to this rule among
librettists-HarryB B. Smith, with whom
/ have worked so often.
Then comes the selection of a COM
poser, often more than one. and the
distribution of the lyrics. must also
consider the characters of the lyrics in
selecting the composers.
Presently the composers begin to fur
nish their numbers. and then the same
discussions arise as | went through
with the librettists-only, if possible. a
composer is more tenacious Of his ideas
than librettist.
Meanwhile l have had the task of
selecting the principals for the cast.
This is another scene of carnage. No
performer has ever been satisfied with
his role. 1t may be evident to the
manager that a hit is certain. and that
hit may be made, but even then, and
up to the very last time the role is;
played, the actor holding it complains
!. of its qualities! Were it not for this
there would be no fun in this business
at ALA
During the casting of the piece fur
ther fh61Hes a1e made, All the prinI
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-04-15
A FURNITURE COMBINE.
Three Big Concerns Consolidated
Under the Name of "The Ohio VAL
ley Furniture Company"

Special TO the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, April IL
A furniture trust was organized here
to-day under the name of the Ohio
Valley Furniture Company, a charter
for which was issued by the Secre-
tary of State.
1t is intended to include all the fur
niture factories in the Ohio valley, but
so far only three big firms are in the
combine. These are the Standard
Folding Bed Company of this city;
the Fuller utsinpillar Company, of
Gallipolis. Ohio, and the Portsmouth
Veneer Works, of Portsmouth, Ohio.
The headquarters of the trust are to be
in this city.
The officers elected are: w. B. Sho-
Der, of Gallipolis, President; w. R.
Walker. of Portmouth, Vice Presi-
dent; w p Fuller of Gallipolis, treas
urer, and j. W. Roche, of this city,
secretary. These, with James p. Hayes
of New York, manager of the Standard
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-04-15
MASON COUNTY DEMoCRATs

Meet and Select Delegates to the
Various Democratic Conventions.
Special 10 the Register.
POINT PLEASANT, w. Va, April
14.-One of the largest and most en-
thHsiastic Democratic county eonyen-
tions ever held in Mason county as
sembled in the city to-day. The con-
vention was called to select delegates
to the State, district, delegate. con-
gressional and senatorial conventions.
Hon. n R. Howard was made chair
man and ]. B, Tippett and DR.. Sayre,
secretaries. Mr. Howard made a ring
ing speech in which he scored the Nc
Kinley administration in severe and
eloquent words. The convention in
structed for Virgil A. Lgwls for Gov
ernor; Judge English. for Supreme
Court, and Col. II. f. Spilman for
delegate TO the Democratic National
Convention. The Democrats are thor
oughly aroused and determined.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-04-15
Theatrical Amusements.

Nethersole is 80 years old.
Quo Vadis'' earned $500, 900 in Chi
eago.
Lost River" is the title of Joseph
Arthur's new comedy drama.
Duse produced ID. Annunzio's La
Giooonda' in Jenna last week.
Eduard Strauss will give a series oil
one hundred concerts in this country
beginning on October IL. His tour viii
extend to California.
Reginald De Koven, Ludwig Eng
lander, Stanislaus STANCE and George
v. Hobart are 70 coIlabornte in q ser
les of operas dealing VIZ the early
history Of ithis country,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-04-15

somebody Why, they used to crowd
in there and give her presents to beat
the band-or. for that matter, any or
chestra that ever lived. Edna, in Lon
don, gets the coin, and that's what we
go over for | care no more for Eng
land than any American, but as long
as they pay me my price II be Brit
ish subject, for they've already deelar-
ed here that residence OF sixteen
months invalidates my American citi-
zenship. So. TO the devil with it,
brooklyn Citizen.