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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-18
ULTIMATUM TO
GREAT BRITAIN.
Rumors in Moscow that the Gear
is Preparing to Issue
Manifesto.

st. Petersburg, April 1.-THE Gar
and Czarina started last evening for
Moscow.
Extraordinarily persistent rumors are
current in Moscow that on Russian
Easter Sunday the Gar will issue a
manifesto containing an ultimatum to
Great Britain demanding that she con-
clude peace with the Beers forthwith I'M
der threat Of occupying Cabul and Herat
if Great Britain fails to comply. This
report is connected by some persons with
the fact that no reservists are at present
allowed to take unlimited leave, but
probably the orders to the reservists are
connected with the projected summer
maneuvers in the central provinces in
which 100000 troops will participate and
at which Emperor William is expected to
be present.
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A FLORAL MIRACLE.
The Cooperia Presents the Appear
ance of an Enormous bouquet.

The Cooperia Presents the Appear
ance of an Enormous bouquet.
THE most magnificent floral effect [
ever saw in my life" said Robert n
Wilson of the Morgan line, was in Tex
as. They have a flower there called the
rainfiower, the botanical name Of which
is the cooperia. 1t usually blooms three.
or four days after rain. / was through
the country to look after some land for
friend, and the thing that struck me in
that particular locality was the utter
barrenness of the whole landscape.
There was low piece of land of ten
acres or more that was covered with low,
black vines that were decidedly uninvit-
ing. Four hours later, after a heavy
thunder shower, | passed this piece of
land. and it was absolutely covered with
what seemed to me to be the prettiess
flowers | had ever seen. Ii was one
enormous bouquet, and the fragrance
from it was almost intoxicating.
Il could scarcely believe the evidences
of my own eyes, but there it was, what
seemed to be an unsightly waste trans
formed as If by magic into a bower Of
bloom.
Il made inquiry of the natives and
learned that once in a long time the rain
flower bloomed in a few hours after
rain. though ordinarily the blossoms did
not appear for three or four days, and
then usually came in the night New
York Commercial.
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FIGHT FOR A NEW CREED.
Movement for Revision of Westmins.
ter Confession of Faith.

New York, April 13.--The Herald SAYS:
Following closely upon the withdrawal of
Rev. DR.. Newell Dwight Hills from the
Presbyterian church a movement for the
revision of the Westminster confession Of
faith has taken shape and the indications
now are that a vigorous fight for new
creed will be made at the meeting of the
general assembly of the church in st.
Louis next month.
Ministers prominent in the denomina-
ton, and who are usually classed among
the conservatives have joined the pro-
gressive element and a radical revision of
the articles of faith seems to be the only
outcome of the agitation
Rev. DIR. David Gregg, pastor of the
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian church,
Brooklyn, when he said: 1.-THE Presbyte-
rian church needs new and simple creed"
voiced the sentiments of many clergy
men and lay members of the church.
Rev. DIR. Parkhurst, who, like DR..
Gregg, is a conservative, will discuss the
demand for revision of the creed at
the Easter services in his church Sunday
morning
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WHITE REACHES ENGLAND.
Great Dem onstra tion in Honor Of the
Hero OF Ladysmith.

London, April 14.-The scene which
greeted Gen. Sir George White when the
steamer Dunvegan Castle, on which he
left Cape Town, March %, reached
convinced him of the admiration of his
countrymen for his gallant defense of
Ladysmith during the long and trying
siege of that place. From early morning
crowds collected by thousands in the
neighborhoOd of the docks. The build
ings in the vicinity were gaily decorated
with bunting in honor of the occasion.
and all the public institutions were COW
cred with flags, The harbor presented a
brilliant and animated scene, the various
vessels having dressed ship and the Dun
vegan Castles berth at the wharf being
respondent with bunting and evergreens
There Lady White, the mayor and the
members of the corporation in their state
robes, uniformed soldiers and sailors and
ii number of privileged guests awaited
the gallant defender of Ladysmith.
AS the steamer doomed up in the dis
lance, with Gen. White standing on the
bridge the enthusiasm of the waiting
multitude broke loose. and storm of
cheering and singing and the sounding of
sirens and whistles intermingled uninter-
ruptedly until Sir George landed, at $50
p. IN.
The greeting between husband and
wife being over, Gen. White had to I'M
dergo much handshaking, and the receiv-
ing of congratulations from personal
friends, before he reached the dock shed,
where the municipal authorities present
ed him with an deliberately illuminated
address of welcome, expressing profound
admiration at his noble and successful
efforts to uphold and maintain the honor
and dignity of the empire in distant Ma
tai, which have won the lasting admira
ton of the civilized world"
A suitable reference was made to Ire
lands connection with the defense of
Ladysmith and regret was expressed
that Gen. Whites health had been i'm
paired by the strain of the siege, and
that he had been obliged to seek rest.
The address concluded by expressing the
hope that he would soon be completely
restored to health and be able to resume
the distinguished task with which the
Queen and the country had charged him.
During the reading of the address the
huge crowds in the vicinity seized every
occasion to hurrah and the enthusiasm
was babble.
Banners and flags were waved fran
tically and cheer followed cheer in end
less succession. Gen. White was visibly
moved at the warmth of his reception
In acknowledging the address he referred
with admiration to his gallant garrison,
every one of whom, he said, from Gen.
Hunter to the brave trumpeter, had be-
haved magnifcently.''
Presents for Tommy Atkins.
Pretoria, April 14.-United States Con-
sui Adelbert S. Hay has. received six and
onc-half tons of presents for British mill
tary prisoners, mostly from England and
the Cape, comprising luXuries, groceries.
cigars, cigarettes and boxes for the hos
pitfalls. 1t has all been admitted duty
free to the Transvaal
Good Friday was observed as holiday
throughout the republic. All is reported
quiet at the front.
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TO BE COMPLETED
AT ALL HAZARDS.
Contractors Determined to Com
pete the Marshall Field Build
ing with Nonunion Labor.


Chicago, H., April 13.-The Marshall
Field building, where yesterday the most
serious rioting that has occurred during
the present labor difficulties took place,
was today completely surrounded by po-
licemen and special officers, the guard
for the building being more than doubled
The officers had strict orders to keep the
crowds moving.
Twenty-Five nOnunion men slept in the
building last night on cots furnished by
the contractors, and the police reported
that about as many more entered the
building today and went to work.
No further trouble is anticipated until
tonight, when the nonunion men leave
work, and in order to prevent rioting
then special force of officers will be
detailed to escort the men to their homes.
An open letter was given out by the
contractors today in which it is an
nounced, with special reference to the
strikers and all unions affiliated with the
building trades council, that the contrac
tors intend to complete the Marshall
Field building with nonunion labor, no
matter what difficulties are met
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"HETTY ARMS" is DEAD.
A Bitter Southerner Who Nursed
Harriet Beechcr Stowe

Hartford, Conn, April A. "Hetty''
Arms is dead and so passes away the
sole link that existed between the writer
of Uncle Toms Cabin" Harriet Beech
err Stowe, and the South Mrs. Henrietta
Mckay Arms was Southern to the core.
but she nursed Mrs. Stowe to her dying
day. She was her friend and comran-
ion for years.
Mrs. Arms was Firginian. Her ia
Their was Taverner Mckay, and hotter
SOutherner never drew breath. Her
husband was equally anxious for war.
Mrs. Arms husband died soon after the
war closed and in the end she lost all
her property.
She driftel to Hartford and took up
nursing. Fate led her to Mrs. Stoves
employ, and this Halter Of all things
Northern became the friend and nurse
of the writer of Uncle Toms Cabin
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Beers HAVE LOST 1900.

Still Have Upwards of,35,oOO Troops
in the Field.
London, April 14.-The Daily. Mail
published the following dispatch, dated
yesterday, from Lourenco Marques:
THE actual Boer losses to the end Of
March, including prisoners, are estimated
at $4,000. At present there are several
thousand Beers in Natal and $4,000 in
the Free State"
Preparing for Another Siege.
Kimberley, April 14.-The town guard
has been remobilized and guns have been
remounted at the forts, owing to the fears
of the populace that the Beers will again
attempt a siege. A battalion of the Scot
fish rifles has arrived and redoubts
around the town are manned with regu-
lar troops. Military authorities regard
these fears as groundless.
Beers Moving Westward.
London, April 14.-The' Telegraph has
the following from Elandslaagte dated
April 13: THE Beers are changing their
tactics and are moving from Glencoe
westward, with a view of threatening
our lines of communication to Lady
smith,
Roberts Shy of Rolling Stock.
Bloemfontein, April 14-Lord Roberts
preparations for the advance are retard-
ed by the scarcity Of rolling stock, but
the whole length of the railway is strong
ly held and the Beers have not vet made
any attempt on the British communica-
tons.
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SECURE AGAINST ATTACK.
London Public Assured that Rob-
erts Cannot be Defeated.
MAFEKING In BAD WAY.
British Troops Going to the Aid of
Brabant at Wepener-BulIer's
Force Weakened.

London, April 14.-2:O7 p. m.-There
was a heavy bombardment Of the Brit
ish trenches at Warrenton April Ii, but
which resulted in no damage, the Beers
apparently being under the impression
that the British meditated an attack.
Maj.-Gen. Sir Frederick Darlington,
accompanied by detachments Of bushmen
and Scotch scouts, sailed today from
Cape Town for Beira, Portuguese East
Africa. Prince Adofphus of Teck has
returned to Bloemfonten after a short
visit to Cape Town.
Measuring Reports.
From Beer sources it is learned that
Gen. Botha has returned from the fight
ing lines at Glencoe and reports that the
British have removed their camp in the
direction of Elandslaagte. AS the Brit
ish camp has been situated at that place
for some time the significance of Gen.
Botha's statement is not quite clear
The reassuring reports from Bloemfon-
TEN published in this mornings papers
have done much to restore confidence in
London. All the correspondents seems
agreed that Lord Roberts knows what
he is about The critics of the after
noon papers eagerly speculate on the
possibilities of the Boer commands at
Wepener being cut off. This seems
quite possible, as the force from BlOem
fontein is advancing by way of Dewets-
dOrp. Gen. Chermside is nearing the OBJ
jective with the Third division by way of
Reddersburg.
Movement OF Troops.
Brabant's force is moving from Aliwal
North by way of Rockville and Bush
mankop, while across the border a strong
force of BaSutOs is closely watching
events. In the meanwhile Gen. Rundles
division is concentrating at Springfon-
TEN, Lord Methuen's force is trying to
get at HoOpstad, and it is believed that
Gen. Hunters division will strengthen
the British left at Fourteen Streams.
Buffers Force Weakened.
The weakening of Gen. Buffers force
by the withdrawal of the Union and
Irish brigades now under Gen. Hunter
is attributed to the fact that the gen
eral commanding III Natal has decided
that the forcing Of his troops is imprac-
tlcable and that he will merely attempt
to maintain the status quo until Lord
Roberts main advance opens his road
through Laing's Mex.
hint regarding the early expectation of
good news about Mafeking, there is no
further Information at hand in connec-
ton with that beleaguered town, which
now must be IN great straits.
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SPANS CLAIM REPUDIATED.
Uncle Sam Denies Her Right Over
Any Islands ira the East.

Washington, d. c.. April 14.-Spain's
claim to the islands Of Cagayan Sulu and
Sibutu on the outskirts of the Philippine
group has been repudiated by the United
States in a note addressed by Secretary
Hay to the Spanish minister. This course
was determined after a careful study of
geogra phical, Typographical and historical
authorities.
The governments contention that the
Paris treaty coded to the United States
all the Spanish territory in the far East
is the main ground on which it based it's
refusal to accede to the claim of Spain
that the two islands had been left under
Spanish sovereignty.
This government therefore holds that
as Spain agreed to cede all her far East
tern territory within the Philippine and
Sulu archipelagoes she has no ground for
claiming sovereignty over any part of
that territory not included within the
longitudinal and latitudinal lines laid
down in the treaty of peace.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-18
INSURGENTS ACTIVE.
Mascado's Command Attacks Thir.
ty-second infantry ,and Are
Easily Repulsed.

Manila, April 1.-THE insurgents, sup
posedly MascadO's command, are again
active about the Marivales mountains,
across the bay from Manila. A force es-
timated at 300 attacked Balanga, where
three companies of the Thirty-second in
fantry are stationed, on Monday night,
but were easily repulsed. Yesterday they
attacked Capt. Goldman with thirty men
of the Thirty-second regiment near Orion,
killing two Americans. Goldman then
retired.
The transport Thomas sails tomorrow.
taking Gen. Theodore Schwan and 300
discharged and sick soldiers.
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brate the golden jul
bilee by an event
of still greater. bril-
liancy. The Mil
waukee Musical So
ciety has always
maintained a high
standard for i t S
concerts. O f t G n
times these enter
tainments h a V e
been ven for
charity. In one in
stance $3.50 was
+ e a | IL e d for the
Conemaugh valley
sufferers and was
forwarded to Clara
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-18

concert has been accepted, and he will
be present to address the gathering at
the Exposition concert. A quartette of
soloists of the first order have been en-
gagged, including such famous singers as
Madame Gadski, Madame Schumann
Heinck. David Bispham and Andreas
DIPPED.
throughout the state to attend this mag
nificent concert, than which there has
been no musical event of greater magni
fIda in the history of mnSic in the state
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-18
1T NEEDS TO BE.
Buffers Force Said to he Three
Tim "a as Great as Il )tha's.


London, April 14.-The extent to
duced by the withdrawal of troops under
Gen. Hunter is not yet known, but the
strength OF his force is probably three
times as great as BOtha's, and If
needs to be, since the Beers will be
operating on the defensive under most
favorable conditions.
No further results of the change of
Boer tactics in the Free State are re-
ported. Gen. Roberts holds the railway
line in great strength from Noryals to
the Modder river and is not diverted
eastward or westward by the Dutch
strategy. He is saving his horses for a
march northward.- and allows the raid
G err TO hang upon his eastern flank from
Wepener and Smithfeld to Thabo
N'Chu and Winberg Wepener still re-
mains in possession of the colonial garri-
son and no additional ADVANTAGE has
been gained by the Dutch.
Have Taken 1000 Prisoners.
They have taken seven guns and 1OOO
prisoners during the fortnight. but other.
wise their counter stroke has failed
since Gen. Roberts forces are masSoJ
for the march to the Vaal river in over.
wholming strength and cannot be divert
ed to the hills in the east Gen. Ron
erts latest reports are cheerful, the Boer
hioNSAieHe having peeIl checked and We
pener holding out well.
Much has been telegraphed about Cen
Roberts heavy losses in horses and
transport animals during the march
across the country to Bloemfontein. hnt
nothing has been said about similar
losses on the Boer side. 1t is confidently
asserted among military men here that
there were three horses for every Boer
at the opening of the war. whereas only
a portion of their force can now be
mounted at all. The Dutch have also
lost an immense number of oxen, and are
crippled in transport service. Their
raiding operations have exhausted their
horses, whereas Frenchs cavalry brigade
will be fresh for service when marching
orders are issued.
Anxiety for Mafeking.
The only weak point in the British
campaign is Mateking. Veterans here
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-18
VILLA FOR JOHN W. GATES.
To Have a Winter Home in Texas
Costing 100000.

Austin, Tex, April 13.--John w.
Gates, the well-known capitalist and
railroad magnate of Chicago, is going to
build villa at Port Arthur, Tex, for
winter home. 1t is to be model of
architectural beauty and skilled work
manship and will cost over 100000.
Port Arthur is coming to be a popular
health resort.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-18

up or members CT
the Musical So
ciety, the Mil
waukee Maenner-
Choir, the Arion
club, the Cecil
ian Ladies' soci-
ETY., the A Capella
chorus and the
Lyric Glee club.
W IL participate,
together with an
orchestra Of 100
artists. An invi-
t a t j o n to Carl
Schurz of New
York I'm attend tho
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-18
IMPOSING SPECTACLE.
Funeral Services of the Late Field
Marshal Stewart at Chelsea Chapel.

London, April 14.-The funeral of
Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stew
art, who died at Algiers March 26 last.
in his seventy-seventh year, took place in
the historic chapel of Chelsea hospital
this afternoon 1t was conducted with
the fullest military honors and in the
presence of a representative of Queen
Victoria, who placed on the coffin a
wreath bearing an autograph inscription
expressive of her majesty's high regard
Prince of Wales was also represented.
while the COMMANDMENTS chief of the
army, Lord Wolseley, and the whole of
the general staff, besides host of high
naval and military officials, were pres
ent.
The march to Brompton cemetery fnr.
nished a grand military spectacle and
was witnessed by thousands of persons.
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are anxious about the fate of the garri-.
son and are unable to perceive how Gen.
Darlington can relieve it without a march
of 500 miles, which will take up many
weeks. The closest observers are not
convinced that this attempt will be made,
but are disposed to believe that his force
will be employed exclusively on the north
ern frontier of the Transvaal.
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Remembers the Wounded.

The Queen of England takes a vivid
interest in the wounded who have lately
been accommodated in the splendid
wards of Royal Victoria hospital at Net
ley. During the last few weeks each of
the princesses who have been staying ut
Osborn has been sent across the Soent
from time to time bearing not only kind
messages but also gifts of a more sub
stantial kind from the sovereign to those
of her soldiers who have lately suffered
in her service.-New York Commercial.
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-ie'' Anuie's pippei' the support of all
classes of citizens of Milwaukee, and
shown in the metropolis for the jubilee
which is to commemorate the fiftieth
birthday of Milwaukee's pioneer musical
organization.
The celebration will cover a period of
three days. It's browning feature will be
a grand concert which will be held on
the evening Of May 3 in the Exposition
building. A chorus of 700 voices made
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-18
ARRIVED AT GIBRALTAR.
Transport Sumner with 73S Enlisted
Men and Strong Box.

Gibraltar, April 13.-The United
States transport Sumner arrived here to-
day and will sail for Malta tomorrow.
The Sumner left New York March 81.
and is bound for Manila. She carries
73S enlisted men, sixty commissioned of
fcers and four nurses for the hospitals in
Manila There is large amount of
money in the stronghold of the ship for
paying the United States troops in the
Far East
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FOUND AN ENGAGEMENT RING.
Cirelet of Gold Bears Date of Jan. 6,
1862.

Tue. la, H., April 14-After being
lost for nearly thirty years, buried deep
i'll the ground under the debris and ac-
emulation of three decades, the engage
ment ring which J. 6. Cannon, chair
man of the committee on appropriations
in the lower House of Congress, gave to
his wife in 1862 has been found here.
The discovery was made by q small
boy who was searching the dirt thrown
out by workmen digging in the trench
for the water mains. The ring bears the
inscription, j. q. c. to Mary, January
q; 1860 I"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-18

anu ucNclOp Ill the
West a taste for
true art in music.
The history Of the
society dates back to
1S47 when a Ger
man male quartette-
composed of pioneer
Germans formed an
a S S Oci a ton from
which grew what
later came to be
formally known as
1.-The Milwaukee Mu-
steal Society"
In the fifty years
of it career, the SO
niof- hoe An1nuNA
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1900-04-18
MANSFIELD CANCELS DATES.
LarynSitis Attacks Eminent Actor
While Billed al Buffalo.

Buffalo, n. Y, April 14-Richard
Mansfield has been obliged in conse-
quence of an attack of laryngitis to can
eel all dates previous to April % and
left Buffalo last night for New York to
receive medical treatment. 1t is thought
the interval will suffice to restore his
health sufficiently to permit of the con-,
tinuation of his engagements. Success
sive changes of climate are said to have
caused the temperance of throat trou-
bles, to which Mr.. Mansfield is subject.
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Grand Celebration of the Milwau-
kee Musical Society on May
3d--Reduced Rates on
All Railroads.
Milwaul-ee's WeII-Known Musical
organization to Celebrate Its 5Oth
Anniversary-Grand Concert in
the Exposition Building.
Nhorus OF 700 Voices-Orchestra Of
100 Artists-Noted SoIoists
to Participate.

The Milwaukee Musical society, one
Of the foremost organizations of it's kind
in the United States, is preparing to
celebrate the first week in May, the
tiftieth anniversary of its organization.
Probably no body Of music lovers has
done more to foster and davnlnn in th.,
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Mr.. David Bispham. mission tickets to-
the grand concert. These tickets may be
obtained from local solicitors or direct
from the Musical society at Milwaukee,
The prices of reserved seats are ";
81. 80. $1.25 and 81. The Exposition half
will be remodeled to hold 1000 people.
The great festival Of the North AMER
the Exposition building during the SUM
mer of 1886, will be remembered by mn-
steal people throughout the state; This
event was one of the greatest in the his
tory of the society, but it is the inten-
tion IF the festival committee to cele-