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DELAWARE. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 9 1goO
Hard to Fsr-4si, ne.sls.

Before Buller there are, however, sew
eral days Of hard fighting, and any at
tempt to forecast the. result would be
valueless. II based on precedent, which
can hardly be done in warfare, II would
be bound to be in favor of the Beers, for
apparently the conditions have not mate
rally altered since the last frnitless at
tempt. f
On the other hand, the British troops
are smarting under. defeat and will unt
doubtedly be nerved TO more desperate
efforts than ever before, and IL furious
gallnntry can carry General BuiIer over
the kopjes that face him Ladysynith will
be relieved within a week. But 80 far
British bravery has been in the main
woefully misguided.
That all the activity around Sterk-
stroom is merely preliminary to the main
movementssis shown by dispatch from
Cape Town announcing that the director
of transport is advertising for OK wagons
and drivers. Without these it would be
hopeless to think of carrying on the in.
yasion. and it must be a month more be
fore they are ready. Another evidence il
that General Roberts has only just sane
toned the formation of the new colonia
yeomanry, consisting of troop Of 10t
men from each district of the Colony, tt
protect the loyal farmers. This force
will be ofiicered from among the loca
yeomen.
Opinion is divided as to whether T4ort
Roberts and General Kitchener hav,
gone to the Modder river or Sterkstroom
General Mucdonald's activity in the for
mer locality, combined with the belle
that the Colesberg movement is to draw
off a portion Of the Free State force, ha
given rise to. the hope that General Me
The sun., 1900-02-09
OFFICERS ARREST A Man and He PROVES TODE A BURGLAR

Harry Perce and j. christopher
Shields Yesterday in arres Waller on cood Ch aroused @ ed tine o
principles When taken the police station and searched lads gold watch
beneath The
watch was 'E g.
he Ciy had hejewery wrapped andhs
initial c. loaded cibe
among his possessions. ,
stolen the
Efie Twihr the ndustna
at with the land
F@che that her
yesterday afternoon held 5000 bail for
the night with his hher at New
The sun., 1900-02-09
EXECUTION POSTPONED.
Judge Gray Yesterday Granted an
Appeal In Case of Murderer Clifford.

Lawyer Charles Fl. Perhall, OF Jersey
City, applied to Judge Gray in his office
in the Federal Building, this city, for a
writ of habeas corpus for Edward Cliff
ford, the murderer of Division Superin-
tendent Watson of the West Shore Rail-
road, who was to have been executed in
Jersey City today.
Judge Gray denied the application but
granted an appeal to the United States
Supreme Court. This will stay the exc
cution OF Clifford until the appeal is dis
posed of. The case has been put off until
October for argument.
When the news of the appeal reached
the Hudson county Jail, the hangman
was busy putting up the gallows.
The sun., 1900-02-09
8uckmas,er, cropped ous on fourth bird

Buckmas,er, dropped out on fourth bird;
Foord, dropped out on fifth bird;
Weaver, dropped out on sixth bird; Bur-
roughs, dropped ont on slxth bird; Ger
man, dropped ont on seventh bird; Stout,
dropped ont on seventh bird; Ewing,
dropped out on ninth bird, and King,
from Newport, and Sullivan, from
Aberdeen, divided with eleven straight
killed.
At the close of the shoot there was an
interesting five-bird match between
Buck Ewing and Hrrry White. Ewing
killed all Of his bir0e and White missed
all of his.
The sun., 1900-02-09

Meat Inspectors Report.

The annual report OF Meat Inspector
Abele was presented to City Council laet
evening. During the year he inspected
the following live stock: 1856 head of cat
tie. 463 calves; 1888 sheep and IA, 7S5
hogs; and the following dressed stock,
Z, ,405 carcasses of beef, 942 calves, Is, 155
sheep and $50 hogs. He condemned
five carcasses of beef, ono carcass of NUT
ton, five calves and three cows, also num-
erons lots OF fish, oysters, crabs, chickens,
liver, veal, pork, etc.
The sun., 1900-02-09
Looking for a New Pastor.

The trustees of Grace Methodist Epis-
copal Church are considering the ques-
tion of successor to the Rev. Henry
Baker, D. d., who is to leave the churcn
at the conclusion of the coming session
Of Wilmington Conference. The trustees
authorized the appointment by President
job II. Jackson of a committee to have
charge of q ling the prospective vacancy.
Names Of several clergynien were mem
toned in the discussion of the subject of
new pastor.
The sun., 1900-02-09
Canada to Pny Troopa.

Ottawa. Feb. S.--NIr. Fielding has
given notice of resolution for an ex-
penditure Of S2.000.000 as contribu-
tion from Canada for the war in South
Africa. This will pay for the sending Of
the contingents and will also provide a
fund for the aid of the wives and fsmi-
lies Of those who are at the front. This
fund will be made up OF the difference in
the pay of the British soldier and the
Canadian militiaman during the time
the Canadians are in the field. The APP
preparation will pay mp to July /.
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To the Sons of Veterans.

Lords Day services as usual will be
held at the Delaware Avenue Baptist
Church, Delaware avenue and West
streets. At 80 a. m. the pastor, Rev.
John Shape, will preach sermon to the
Sons Of Veterans, who will attend in a
body. Bible school at 2 p. m., G. E.
Twilight Service at 6.45 p. M, and
preaching by the pastor at 7.45 p. m.
Subject OF the evening sermon "In
Fashion as Man." fifth sermon in series
on "Noices from Calvary" Special
singing by the choir.
The sun., 1900-02-09
ALL W0ODDALE AROUSED.
An Uncanny Apparition Has Made
it's Appearance and Scares
Residents.

The Residents Of Wooddale have been
considerably disturbed for "a week past
by strange object which is seen al
u ght. Il has resulted in several persons
swearing off drinking, A number Of
young men have missed several nights
attendance on their lest girls because Of
their fear Of encountering the uncanny
apparition.
1t has the form Of huge dog, four feet
high, with a long chain attached to it.
A number OF the braver residents have
endeavored to capture the "critter," but
have thus far been unable to do so. 1t
only makes its appearance when one or
two persons are about.
B. 4 0. Station Master Connor and
Mr.. Springer are among the persons who
have had good look at the apparition.
The sun., 1900-02-09
Homes For Fifty Preachers.

The official Board of Asbury M. Z.
Church, at meeting held on Wednes-
day evening, appointed a committee Of
five stewards, which are to act together
with the Ladies' Aid Society in securing
homes for preachers attendil G the an.
nual Methodist Conference, which will
be held in this city on March 81. Fifty
preachers have been assigned to Asbury
Church. The committee is composed Of
Col. G. M. Ieitch, T. B. Ridgeway,
Annie M. Tageart, Sara Porter and
Ki.sie Hayes. The committee will meet
this evening.
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v. M. G, A. TOURNAMENT
The Names of Those Who Are Ahead
in the Various Games.

The tournament OF games which was
started at the Y. M. G. A. Tuesday night
has attracted much attention among
the members, there being about thirty
entries up to date. Those who have
the best percentage in the different
games p.ayed to date are as follows:
Chess-Robert Moody and |. T.
Wickershi.m.
Cteckers-Paul Killiam and 1. T.
Wickersham.
Crokinole-Harry Eliason and Harry
Dilwortti.
Crt quet-Barry Baxter and Levi
Foster.
The tournament Will continue Tues.
day, Thursday and Saturday evenings
for three weeks. The games are open to
all members Of the association.
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State Press Association.

The annual meeting of the Delaware
State Press Association will be held at
the Clayton House, this city, on Mon
day afternoon at O'clock. Delegates to
the National Editorial Convention al
New Orleans and new officers for the
coming year are to be elected A parlor
car of the City Railway Go. will take
the members of the association to Ches.
ter in the morning and dinner will be
seryed later at the Clayton House. The
association has been organized about
nnR ear.
The sun., 1900-02-09
Lecture on Palestine.

Susan r. Williams made an address
before large attendance at the Friends
meeting house, Ninth and Tatnall streets,
last night on Palestine" The lecture
was illustrated by etereopticon views,
the originals of which were taken by
Il. R. Stra vbridge, who travelled
through Palestine with Mics Williams
last winter.
The sun., 1900-02-09
Distributed Concert Tickets.

A meeting Of the Board of Managers
of the Ferris Industrial School was held
last night at the New Century Club. The
entertainment committee distributed
tickets and posters for the concert which
is to be given February % by the Ferris
Industrial School Band for the benefit
of the Opera House. r ,utine business
was attended to.
The sun., 1900-02-09
GENERAL BDuER IS -.
POUNDING AWAY
Lendon Hears, That the Relief
- Of Ladysmith is Now
Considered Certain.
ENGLISHMRN STILL ANXIOUS
will Not be Reassured, After the
Setback of the Past, Until Ac-
tuaI Result of Present Bat
tling Is Known---Mac-
Donald Pushes on.

London, Feb S.-A dispatch received
from Spearmans camp says:
Butler holds his position. Relief of
Iadysmith is certain"
Two British victories are claimed, one
by Butler at Krans kloof, the other at
Sterkstroom by Gatacre.
More fighting is, however, the latest
news from Butler, and until the result of
the battle is known the feeling of anxiety
that still prevails will not be dissipated.
lA dispatch from Modder river says:
General Macdonald maintains his po-
sition at Kopdoesbelg drift. His move
The sun., 1900-02-09
TWO WILL RESIGN.
Preston Lea and William Pusey
Object to Peter j. Ford.

1t is stated upon good authority tina,
Preston Lea and William Pusey. two o
the directors of the Wilmington City
Railway Company will resign because
Peter j.. Ford is to be elected to the di
rectorship.
An effort was msde to see Messrs. Lea
and Pusey last night, but neither was al
home. Mr.. Pusey was In Philadelphia
The meeting of the directors OF the
Wilmington City Railway Company wat
held in this city yesterday afternoon al
was reported. The directors will meet
in this city on February IS.
The sun., 1900-02-09
Lecture at Friends School.

Mrs Lucretia Willard Treat of the
Kindergarten Training School, Grand
Rapids, Mich, gave an interesting talk
at Friends' School yesterday afternoon.
Her subject was "The Twentieth Century
Child and How to Meet Its Needs"
The sun., 1900-02-09
Y. NJ. G. A. Gospel Meeting.

The y. NJ. Q. A. gospei meeting will be
addressed Sunday afternoon by Rev.
David McAllister, pastor of the Congre-
gational Church. Special mu-ic willbe
furnished by the Temple Male Quartet
of this city.
The sun., 1900-02-09
Twenty-Five New Members.

Twenty-Five applicants for member
ship in the Wilmington Lodge of Elks
will be initiated Monday night. The
occasion promises to be one of great in
terest to the order.
The sun., 1900-02-09
Largest. Ever Caught.

One of the largest carp that was ever
caught in SCOOP net and the largest
that ever was caught in the Brandywine
river, was caught yesterday afternoon
by Jnseph Flsnnisan, No. ] 1856 jackson
street. The fish weighed 24a pounds.
The sun., 1900-02-09

tnuen Will SHORTY ne enabled to make n
successful attack resulting in the relief
of Kimberley, while the gradually thin
ming forces surrounding Mafeking will
altogether melt away.
The sun., 1900-02-09
Broke His Ankle.

Frank August, aged l5 years, had his
ankle broken while at work yesterday
morning at the Diamond State Steel
Company. He was removed to the Del
aware Hospital.
The sun., 1900-02-09
A swEEPsTAKE SHOOT.

FIHt DHys SpOFU NUUWItHbtHhUIHR
the DisagreeabIe Weather.
There was to have been shooting
match yesterday for cunning skiff but
the bad weather caused postponement
OF the event until next Monday. The
match was to have come off just over the
line into Pennsylvania. Being disap-
pointed by the weather the sportsmen
get up an interesting sweepstake match,
between Wilmington and New Castle.
The score was as follows:
White, dropped out on third bird;
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Mrs. hoiIingsworth uonvaiesc,ng.

Mrs. Hannah NJ. Hollngsworth of
Woodda'e is convale.cing nom hart
trouble. nr. H. l. Bs | has been in at
tendance during her sickness. She is
now in her 73l year, and is apparently
as active as 80 wears ago.
The sun., 1900-02-09
The Weather | or cast.

The indications for today are
rain, probably turning to sRow, cold
wave, e.,xferly gale.
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est portion of the kopje, the Beers posi-
tion being on the lowest portion. Owing
TO the steepness of the southern slope of
the kopje, it is impossible to mount artil-
lery. The usual daily shelling here con
tinues.
1.-The outposts report that the Beers
are making advanced trenches in the
open plain in front of Magersfontein
drift, presumably to prevent the British
horse and field artillery from approach
ing within range Of their positions"
4 Renshurg dispatch SAYS:
1.-The Beers position was vigorously
shelled with lyddite for an hour eastward
from opposite Slingerfontein and west
ward from the top ut Coles kop, 10
FOUNDER shrapnel gun paying special at
tention to the sites Of the Beers guns.
which have heen unusually active lately.
The Beers hold position half way on
the direct road between Rensburg and
Colesberg. They shelled porter's hill in
effectually."
nuIler's Casualties.
General Butler cables the war office
that the casualties at POtgleter's drift
MP tn noon Tuesday We're officers killed
and IA wounded and 210 men killed and
wounded.
"A ltuIbdl ulSldtth TtNuIlS iHt
in command Of the road to I.adysmitb
running north of Onderbroek. 1t is the
most direct road to I4adysmith. but ii
winds through valleys dominated by Boer
guns on number Of mountains. with
strong intrenchments. and the gravity of
Buffers undertaking is fully appreci-
ated.
Spion kop showed how great task
lay before Butler. for there are half a
dozen positions between Krans kloof and
J.adysmith as formidable rs Spon kop.
Nevertheless the feeling of hope has
been greatly strengthened by his initial
success, and further news is eagerly
awaited, in the belief that it will tell OF
continued progress
The latest news from Sterkstroom was
that the Boer attack had been decisively
repulsed and that the cavalry was in
pursuit Of the retreating Beers.
This cavalry is believed to be Bra
bant's brigade of colonial horse, com
posed wholly of South Africans, whost
skill in irregular warfare is fully equa
to that of the Beers, so that the utmost
8 confidence is felt that it will not onl,
a not be decoyed into any Boer trap, hui
q that it will be able to outmaneuver the
e willy foe.
The sun., 1900-02-09

Mrs. Sarah Wilmer. nf the Hotel Will
mer. at B.tterton. Md. is visiting in
Wilmington.
The sun., 1900-02-09

Iurnt mas eyidenriy ulsconcerteu 7me
Beers and at the same time safeguards
the operations.
"A portion of the Belmont garrison
has gone in the direction of Douglas,
where there are still few Beers.
''rhe Ninth lancers made several at
tempts to draw ont the Beers. hut were
unsuccessful. The British hold the high
The sun., 1900-02-09
Leather workers Union Bali.

The third annual ball of the Leather
Workers Union will be given in Turn
Hall this evening. A large attendance
10 expected.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-04-16

Hawaii power to impeacn 'ue
Judges OF the several courts was
stricken out.
Hill of Connecticut, in offering his
amendment giving Hawaii resident
commissioner in Washington ln-
stead of a delegate in Congress, OPP
posed anything that limited at pos
sible formation Of future State out
of the islands He said there we're lew
members OF Congress who look Tor
ward to the admission OF Hawaii as
a State. He had voted Tor annexa'
ton under the distinct impression
that nothing OF the kind would ever
be contemplated. Yet here Hawaii
was blossoming into full bedged
territory.
"Does the gentleman believe in
taxation without representations
asked Fitzgerald OF Massachusetts.
"There are only 100000 people in
Hawaii" replied HILL. III believe
Washington is the best governed
city on earth," he added.
Proceeding, Hill said he did not
believe the people Of the United
States were prepared to take the
first step toward Statehood OF our
iusular possessions. Ii was but a
step from territory to State, and
exigencies at any time might induce
the dominant party to admit the
territory. He would not vote to
place a delegate from anywhere on
the floor OF this House who was not
elected by constituency which
knew what it was doing.
ITO be Continued
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By AUTHORITY.
REGULATIONS FOR THE INTHR-
MENT OF THE DEAD IN THE
DISTRICT OF HONOLULU,

Ezceptsas spscielly permitted by
the Board OF Health from time to
time, upon showing Of satisfactory
cause in each case, no interment OF
the dead shall take place after Octo.
Der LIST, 1900, within the following
limits in the District OF Honolulu,
Island of Oahu:
Commencing at the sea shore at
the south point of the land of
Ii slawa, thence following the east
boundary OF Halawa to the summit
Of the Koolau mountains, thence
easterly along the sum init OF said
mountain, to Palolo valley, thence
southerly following the line of the
east ridge of Palolo valley to the
sea shore at the east side OF Diamond
Head, thence following the sea
shore in a westerly direction to the
point OF commencement.
This regulation shall not apply to
the burial of ashes of bodies which
have been subject to cremation.
@. B. WOOD,
President Board OF Health.
Honolulu, April 5, 1900.
l476 ct
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IRRIGATION NOTICE.

HOLDERS OF WATER PRIVILEGES
or those paying water rates, are hereby
notified that the hours for irrigation
imposes are from 6 to o'lcock a. m. and
from to 6 o'clock p. IN.
ANDREW BROWN,
Superintendent of Water Works
Approved ALrx. You've,
MinIstar of Interior.
Honolulu, June IA, 1899.
1904 ~
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TIMELY TOPICS.
Honolulu, april II, 1900.
NEW GOODS! new GOODS !
JUST ARRIVED:

Per Elk Diamond Held, schr. Tran
sit and E. B. Sutton. A large aseort-
ment OF General Merchandise, viz:
Perfect Double Mould Board
Flows. perfect Breakering Plows,
perfect Rice Plows, side Hill, and
Subsail Flows, Cultivators.
Hsrrows, Steel Road Scrapera,
Steel Tray Iron Tubulor Wheel
harrows, Steel and Wooden Trays
Wheelbarrows.
Hanging Lamps, Glass Lamps.
Lamp Chimneys and Lantern
Globes.
Horse and Mule Shoes, assorted
sizAs.
Black Smith Coal in Bags.
Hawaiian SILT.
Butter Churns and Butter Work.
srs.
Milk Pans and Dish Pans.
Enameled and Tinted Iron Sauce
pans.
Wrought Iron Tea Kettles Jap'd.
Picks, Mattocks, Axes, Hatchet,
Hammers, Black Smith Tools, Ma.
ch'nist Tools, Plumbers Tools, etc.
Please call aud examine for your
self.
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Tns Hawaiian Hardware Co., 10
Fort Street, opposite Spreckels g.
Co g Ba lk.
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FOB SALE.
NORRIS K KEOHOKALOLE,

OFFICE, NO. Is KAAHUMANC
Street, Honolulu, formerly A. Rosa'l
Office United states Custom House
fitlss snd GspsrSI BusjpssE Agents.
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the head with d mace by some UNI

the head with d mace by some UNI
known party.
The work of removing the earth that
had caved in from the banks above
into the way of the Wheeling railway
on Kentucky Heights. was progressing
yesterday and will probably be COM
pleted to-day or tomorrow.
Thursday Jesse Criswell. Joe Woods
and Ed. Mathews started to celebrate
Thanksgiving Gardner-McCue fashion,
but one of the policemen who did not
appreciate their efforts took them to
the city hall, where they were charged
with fighting. Yesterday the Mayor
assessed them So and trimmings.
The Wheeling Railway Company has
asked the Benwood Council for per-
mission to remove all the track of the
Wheeling and Benwood line and the
Benwood and Moundsville line west Of
the Baltimore & Ohio tracks. 1t is
understood that Council stands 4 to q
on this question, and should one man
change his vote the matter will be de-
cided.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Watson, of
Duquesne, Pa, are the guests of Ben
wood relatives. Mr.. Watson was with
the Wheeling Steel & Iron Company
for a number of years, but about q
year ago went to Duquesne to accept
a position in the mill there. About
two months ago he had the misfortune
to lose a leg, and is just recovering
from the operation.
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BENWOOD.
Jews Notes of Interest From the
City of Mills.

Jews Eotes of Interest From the
City of Mills.
James Young is suffering from a
broken wrist.
A son of John J. Haley, of Boggs'
run, is seriously i'll.
Harry Ebberts is suffering from a
dislocation of his elbow.
Miss Ollie Byron is recovering from
an attack of typhoid fever.
Dave Evans entertained number of
his friends Thursday evening.
Mrs Vim. Schock, of Sixth street, is
recovering from a severe illness.
Mrs. Morgan Smith, of the First
ward, is confined to her home i'll.
The Rev. G. w. Bent was at Wades-
town Thursday attending funeral.
The Rev. P. w. Metzenthin and Oscar
Schad have returned from Woodland.
The work on the foundation of new
house at Boggs' run is progressing
rapidly.
Elmer Braddock returned home yes
terday, after spending Thanksgiving
with Benwood friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thames Pritchard, of
Spokane, Washington, who have been
for the past several days the guests OF
Benwood friends, will return home to-
day.
Joe O'Connell had bad scalp wound
dressed at the Emergency Hospital yes
terday. He claims that he was hit on
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new piano, and has more than she ever
had before"
Witness was asked why he sneered
at his father, and replied that he was
not his father at heart; that it was an
accident. DR.. Hissom then covered his
eyes with his hands, and gave way to
tears The defendant, who was closely
observing his son, was also affected by
the scene. 1t was some minutes before
the witness continued.
He was next Intercepted about the
invention, which Mrs. Hissom testified
at the former trial that the DOCTOR
thought would revolutionize the world.
He said it was only an ordinary thing,
of which a carload might be secured for
the money. DR.. Hissom agreed to bring
the machine, and exhibit and explain
its mechanism to the jury. ~.
What do you expect to accomplish
by it?"
Witness again broke down, and cried.
He replied that he expected to use the
machine for the same purpose for which
it was utNd in Germany. He explained
several uses to which it had been put
by physicians in that country. The
cross-examination was discontinued to
permit the examination by ]. E. Robin
son before the hour of adjournment.
Mr.. Robinson lives on the Island,
near the home of the Hissoms. Wit
ness testified that he was asked by Mr.
Ewing to be a witness in the lunacy
proceedings against DR.. S. X. HisSom.
At this point court adjourned until
Monday morning
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County Clerks Office.

In the office of Clerk Robertson yes
terday one marriage license was issued
to Alvan M. Stewart, aged 2S, of Nc
Donald, Pa, and Ella N. Mckinney
aged 26, of Sturgeon, Pa.
The power Of attorney was recorded
Of Walter thinner to Hermann Zim-
mer.
One deed of Mt Zion cemetery tc
Sophia Gulker for lot SCI in said Gem
etery. Consideration, $55.
Deed of Orloff l.. Zane to August E
Norteman for lots and in Edgington
Consideration, S625.
Deed of Fanny w. Prayer and hus-
band, of New York city, to Annie Beltz
Of this city, for part of lot Z on the
north side of Twenty-ninth street. Con-
sideration, $500.
Deed of Henry Bieberson and Others