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The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE.

Carolus Duran won't paint a portrait for
less than 900.
The tallest man in the British Army, Capt.
Oswald Ames, is going to the front. The
captain is feet inches in height.
General Longstreet, almost the only sur
yivor in the first rank Of Southern generals
of ls61-G5. celebrated his 18th birthday re-
Gently in Washington.
Professor Mau, the profound student Of
Pompein antiquities, proves conclusively
that PomTeu was wel-paved city A years
before the birth Of Christ.
A copy Of Queen Victoria's Leaves From
the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands"
presented by Her Majesty to Charles Diok-
ems, was sold at auction in London the other
day for $500.
Olson II. Sakurai, a japanese, who has
come to this country to study the condition
of American working women, says it is only
a question OF time when the japanese women
will be as progressive as those OF this coun-
try, He Is director OF the Meigi Girls
Seminary in Toxic.
The committee engaged In the work OF
providing a home for Gen. Wade Hampton
has bought building lot in Columbia, s. O.,
and is now having erected thereon com
Portable house.
Gen. Charles King began his military
career by leaving school In New York on the
first call OF Lincoln for volunteers and at
taching himself as drummer boy to Wis
eonsin regiment.
Two OF the grandsons Of John O. Calhoun
reside in the Northern States Patrick Cal
houn In Cleveland and John c. Calhoun in
New York City. They are wealthy men, and
interested in coal, iron and manufacturing
enterprises.
Cardinal Vaughan has announced his In
tenton to devote this year to special effort
to convert England to Roman Catholicism.
Upward OF $500 in 10-cent subscriptions
has been raised in Cleveland, o., for the pur-
pose OF beautifying the grave OF Moses
Cleayeland, the founder Of the city.
England's Postmaster General, the Duke
OF Norfolk, Is SO years OF age, and has borne
his title for 40 years, longer than any other
duke outside OF the royal family.
J.C. shaffer, of Evanston, ILL.,, recently
became the possessor Of very interesting
relic Of slavery-the original bill OF sale
which conveyed Frederick Douglass from
one master to another. The consideration
named in the bill Is 500.
Lord Raglan, in the Crimea, had under
him only $4,000 British troops. Lord Rob
erts will be in command OF 900 men, the
largest army that Great Britain has ever
placed in the field.
Another young American who seems 70
have expatrated and denationalized himself
is Alan Arthur, son Of the late President
Arthur, who finds that his income goes
farther abroad than IN this country.
President Loubet, OF oiFrance, has conferred
the Order OF Chevalier Of the Legion OF
Honor on Henry Peartree, president Of tho
American Chamber OF Commerce OF Paris, In
recognition OF his active participation In the
negotiations Of the Franco American oom-
unercial treaty.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
BY EARTHQUAKE.
PEOPLE PANIC-sTRICKEN IN MANY
MEXICAN TOWNS.
DISASTER AT COLlMA.
At Tenimata Seven People Were Killed,
and Sixty Wounded--Ma ofthe Houses
Being of Light Construction Succumbed
to the Shock Churches We're the Princi-
pal Sufferers.

Collma, Mex, Especial. AN earthquake
shock began here at a-quarter before MD
night Friday and assumed serious proper
tlons at Tenimata, many houses being badly
injured, and some light construction wreck
ed There was great CONSERVATION, and
people rushed into the streets, some barely
escaping with their lives. Seven people were
killed outright and sixty we're injured, and
are being cared for by local surgeons. 1t
was reported that the volcano had burst into
eruption, but 1t now appears that the phe-
nomenon was confined to subterranean man
iiestatons Local scientific men believe that
the earthquake travelled from under the Pa
clAc Ocean, and that when news reaches
here from the coast there will be interesting
details. The governor OF this state has ap-
pointed commission to inspect the churches
and public edinces, while owners Of houses
injured in the earthquake will be compelled
to put them In a condition OF security. Quiet
is restored, and there is little apprehension
Of return of the disturbances.
Guadalajara, Mex, Especial, )-At mid
night Friday an earthquake shock cracked
the arches and staircase OF the state palace
and the portcos Of the university and the
Degallado Theater, the latter one Of the most
massive structures here. The churches OF
San Francisco and San Jose we're damaged.
The former Is one OF the handsomest ediAces
on the continent and is locally known as the
Golden Cup, from the magnincence OF its
interior. The government has closed Sa'
glerio Church, fearing the dome will fan Id.
Carmen Barracks were badly damaged, and
news from Zapotlan and sarula state thai
several houses were demolished. The shock
was felt severely at San Bias, on the Pacific
and noises under ground were heard, re
sembling the hosrse rumbling Of heavy sea
dashing on shore. Metoorologist Contera
predicts a repetition OF the shocks.
City OF Mexico, Especial News is arriv
ing from the interior points affected by the
earthquake Friday night and Saturday
morning. Much damage was done to prop
erty In Guadalajara and the City OF Colima
capital Of the state Of the same name, wal
the scene OF terrifying experiences, accom-
panied with loss of life. The City OF Mexico
came Off comparatively unscrathed, few ac'
cidents occurring here, although some adobe
huts in the suburbs fell In, and one bridge
was partly wrecked. The Church OF the
Three Kings, at Atzchatzalco, In the sub
urbs, was cracked, and win be closed for re-
pairs. Scientists are studying the earth
quake from data now being received from
interior points.
Vera Cruz, Mexico, Especial. THE earth
quake travelled across the country, reaching
here just after midnight Saturday morning
The shock was comparatively light here.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
NO GROUND FOR SEIZURES.
British Admit American Goods Wore Not
Liable-State Department Satisfied.

British Admit American Goods Wore Not
Liable-State Department Satisfied.
Washington, D. c., Especial. )-Ambassa-
dor Choate is prosecuting his efforts to learn
just where the provisions are that were
seized off Delagoa Bay on the Mashona, the
Maria and the Beatrice. He has reported
that the goods on the Maria are in the Gus
tomhouse at Durham, subject to the disposi-
ton of the owners.
The goods carried on the Mashona are be-
lieved To be still on board that ship at Cape
Town, but, owing to imperfectlons in the
ships papers, it has not yet been possible to
clear up the facts in that case. The Beatrice
is at East London, and the British govern
ment is trying to learn from its officers the
status Of the cargo.
1t is authorltatively stated that there Is no
difference whatever between the govern
ments Of the United States and Great Britain
us to the legal aspects OF the seizures Of
goods In these three cases. The British
government has admitted without reserve
that these goods were not liable to seizure
That has given complete satisfaction to the
State Department.
1t does not follow that the department ac-
cepts as binding the view OF the British gov
ernment as to the conditions under which
-four and food stuffs may become contra
band, bu! the department prefers to follow
the usual role of international law and avoid
passing on hypothetical cases, and content
ing itself with the full acceptance OF its views
by the British government in the present in
stance
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
BOER'S DEADLY FIRE.
Butler Expecting to DO by Night What re
Knows is Impossible by
Daylight.


London, (By Gable. )-General Buffers
great turning movement, OF which so much
had been expected, has come to standstill-
His carefully worded message to the War
Office telling this after silence OF two days.
reads Ike an apology and an explanation.
General Warren holds the ridges, but tho
enemy's positions are higher. The British
artillery is playing on the Boer positions,
and the Beers are replying The British
infantry is separated by only fourteen hun
dred yards from the enemy, but an approach
to the steep slopes, across the bare open,
would expose the British to a fatal rife
fire.
General Buffers plans have reached their
development. He declines to send his in
fantry across this zone against formidable
positions by daylight, and dlscoses his pur-
pose to assault the Spion Kop Heights dur
ing the night. This appears to be the key
to the Boer defenses. II he takes 1t and
thus commands the adjacent country, an
important and possibly decisive step will
be accom- plshed.
The Morning Post and Standard touch
lightly upon the unpleasant features OF the
despatch, and take hope from the projected
night attack, but, all things considered, the
despatch looks like preparation for worse
news.
The Cabinet has been hoping for one rally
Ing British success TO cheer the country, and
to command generous support for fresh rev.
enue measures. Among these will be proba-
bly, an increase OF the income tax to a shil-
ling in the pound, but this would only pro-
vide the cost Of Ave weeks hostilities. The
duties on tobacco, alcohol tea and coffee are
likely to be raised.
The Cabinet will meet at the end Of the
week and discuss the situation. Political
considerations, both foreign and domestic,
press upon the military authorities the ne
cessity of speedily accomplishing something.
These authorities may have been persuaded
to urge General Butler to attempt his great
operation without adequate preparation.
This impression, whether true or not, is
abroad.
Apparently Lord Roberts has nothing
whatever to do with General Buffers opera
tions. General Butler and the War ONCE
communicate with each other direct. Bull
ler's scheme was conceived before Lord Rob-
erts arrived at Cape Town, and its execution
was begun on the day he landed. The fact
that the Judgment of Lord Roberts has not
been brought to bear upon the movement
does not add to public confidence.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
SUMMARILY REMOVED.
Macrum Dismissed by the State Depart
inent-Has Kruger's Letters-Pronl
Action Taken.

Washington, Especial 1.-The State Depart.
ment has removed Charles E. Macrum, re
Gently Consul at Pretoria, and who was pre-
sumably to remain In the United States Con
sular Service until he had made final re
port and settled his accounts with the gov.
ernment
This surprising news was announced at
the State Department Monday. The point
was made by the department that Mr. Ma
crum's connection with the Consular Service
ceased when he was supplanted by young
Mr.. Hay. The State Department declares
that this Is usual.
It is not. A consular officer who requests
to be removed from one post and whose
request Is gratlnod, remains in the Consular
Service until he is formally dismissed but
under the circumstances surrounding Mr.
Macrum's case Consul would ordinarily
have continued as a member OF the consular
stan and received an appointment to some
other post.
The only explanation that can be offered
for the dismissal OF Mr.. Macrum Is found tn
the fact that he Is bearing serious propo-
stion from President Kruger Of the South
African Republic, to this government, and In
the further fact that he Is acting as mes.
senger OF President Kruger to the President
OF France. As recently rs three weeks ago
State Department officials were talking with
interest OF the final report on the South
African conditions that would be made by
Mr.. Macrum on his return to this country,
and the presumption there was that he would
either return to Pretoria after making the
explanation expected OF him or be given u
place elsewhere.
The summary disposition made OF Mr.
Maerum is concededly due to the State De-
partment's desire 20 maintain friendly
domeanor toward Great Britain. The Brit
ish authorities have succeeded In establish
ing censorship that is practically impervi-
ous to all efforts to secure the transmission
Of either teegraphic or mail matter from
tho South African republics. It ls under-
stood here that President Kruger unable to
communicate with the United statos or tho
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
OPEN DOOR IN CHINA.
Success of Negotiations Started by Sec
retary Hay Is Assured.

Success of Negotiations Started by Sec
retary Hay Is Assured.
Washington, Especial. )-The success Of
tho negotiations instituted by Secretary
Hay with the view to insuring the "open-
door" for American trade in China may now
be regarded as assured.
The last phase Of the negotiations was tho
reduction Of the arrangements reached in
formally to the shape OF what are known as
definite notes. This work has been going
on for some weeks, with the result that every
one OF the powers that participated In the
negotiations has returned to the State De-
partment this written agreement, with tho
exception OF Japan and Italy. There Is not
the slightest doubt in these cases, for Japan
was one OF the first Of the nations approach
ed by tho United States to welcome our
oyertures, while Italy voluntarily entered
the negotiations without waiting for ad-
vances from the United States. The non
receipt of their formal undertaking is be-
lioyed to be due to a delay in the mails,
for intimations have been given TO the
effect that they have already been de-
spatched.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
FARMERS AND THE CENSUS.
An Effort WIn be Made to Get Complete
Returns from Them.

AeLufnh from 4 Anemi
Washington, Especial. THE efforts which
Governor Merriam, director OF the census,
Is making to induce farmers to prepare
statements Of their operations for the calen-
dar year 1899, so that they will be ready to
reply definitely and accurately to the enum-
orators questions next June, are bearing
fruit.
Some farmers have forwarded copies Of
statements to the Census ONCE, accompan-
led by Inquiries as to their completeness and
correctness.
The lrst, and one OF the best, OF these
statements came from a woman, who oper-
ates farm in Pennsylvania on her own ac-
count The paper shows not only the acre
age, quantity and value OF each crop, but
contains also good inventory Of livestock
and a detailed statement Of the quantity and
value OF the miscellaneous articles produced.
II every farmer would initiate this woman,
the agricultural report OF the twelfth census
would be a marvel OF completeness and ac-
curacy, and would also show the entire pro-
ductive strength OF the United States In food
products.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
FROM WASHINGTON.

In the United States Senate Mr.. Pritchard,
OF North Carolina, made a speech on the race
question in the South, aud Mr.. Turner on
the Philippine question. A resolution for an
inquiry ioto polygamy was adopted.
Brlgadier General James +. Wade was dl.
rected to assume command OF tho Depart
ment Of the Lakes upon the retirement OF
General Anderson.
Puerto Rlcan delegates made arguments
before the Senate committee In favor Of free
trade with the island.
Henry A. Hazen, Of the Weather Bureau,
wS probably fatally hurt by bicycle acci-
dent.
The Senate committee investigating the
bribery charges against Senator Clark, OF
Montana, heard a number of witnesses.
Before the House Committee on Coinage,
Weights and Measures Secretary Gage spoke
in favor Of the metric system.
The House passed joint resolution ap-
pointing ex-Secretary olney one OF the re-
gents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Surgeon General Wyman has issued o
brochure on the history of the bubonic
plague.
General Merritt has been placed In charge
VI luo luutEht VI NbnoIhA LAWFUL
Brigddier General Thomas NJ. Anderson
was retired under the age limit.
The Interstate Commerce Committee de-
cided that the Louisville and Nashville and
the other companies violated the interstate
commerce law by discriminating against
Savannah, and ordered change in rates to
be made.
Mr.. Hale declared in the Senate that the
sentiment OF the American people was with
Tho ers and not with England as Mr..
Bafour declared.
The House Committee on Labor voted
unanimously to report the joint resolution
designed to prevent government bands, mill
tary and marine, from competing with civ
ilian bands.
Chairman Payne, OF the Ways and Means
Committee, introduced in the House a bill to
extend the United States customs and inter-
nal revenue to Puerto Rico
The Prnsion Appropriation bill, carrying
t145, 245, ,25O, was passed by the House, after
an attack on Pension Commissioner Evans
administration.
Postmaster General Smith appeared be-
fore the committee investigating the alleged
polygamous status Of postal appointees in
Utnh
An Official report Of the wreck Of the Uni
ted States steamer Charleston was received
from Captain Pigman
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
PUERTO RICO.
The Report of Special Commissioners
Carroll--RecomInends Territorial
form of Government.

Carroll Recommends Territorial
form of Government.
Washington, Especial. Henry X. Carroll,
special comm issioner for the United States
to Puerto Rico, under appointment by the
President, to investigate the civil, industrial,
financial and social conditions Of theislands,
has made his report. II covers all the i'm
portant facts about the island. One OF the
greatest needs is good roads.
The crops most generally raised are, In
the order Of arens occupied in 1886; Coffee,
1911 176 acres; cane. GO, 1884 acres; tobacco,
A 222 acres. Coffee cannot be raised with
out shade, us In Brazil. The coffee bushes
need five years for full development, under
the shade of banana or other trees, and con-
tinue bearing twenty-five, and even to fifty,
years Bananas give both shade and fruit
tho first year. Coffee farms are exempt
from taxes for the first Ave years. The
grades of coffee are among the finest The
fruits Of the island are such as are common
to tropical countries. The raising Of cattle
is an important and lucrative industry. The
daily wages of the common field laborer
ranges from thlrty-fye to fifty cents native
money.
Commissioner Carroll recommends that
lub CONSTITUTION anu Lu3 AftWS VI wv
United States be extended to Puerto Rico
and that a territorial form of government,
similar to that established In Oklahoma, be
provided; that the legislative power shall
extend to all regulations for the exercise OF
the elective franchise; that the legal voters
of the island be permitted to elect delegate
to Congress; that commission consisting Of
three persons, who shall be natives OF the
island, and two of the United States, be aP-
pointed by the President to revise the codes;
that the jury system be adopted that the
banking and patent laws ofthe United States
be extended to the island, that u court OF
claims be established to adjudicate all claIms
to property, secular and ecclesiastical, aris-
ing under the treaty Of Paris; that the rule
adopted by the military government as to
civil marriages be- continued in forces that
the Spanish silver coins be retired and the
coins Of the United stntes be substituted;
that the lottery be prohibited, and that the
governor general and the Legislature be re-
quireG to provide for universal and obliga-
tory education in a system Of free schools
where English shall be taught, and that an
agricultural experiment station be estab-
lished for the island.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27

Manila. CBy Gable. Mail advices from
Negros bring particulars of the uprising last
month In the southern part of the leland, ID
which Lieutenant A. c. Ledyard, sixth In
fantry. was killed. Instead of being an un-
important revolt of native police, as was at
first reported it appears to have been an
attempt to overthrow American authority.
The movement was started by the chief ofl-
cias Of the autonomous government, the
men who were elected and inaugurated with
so much ceremony last November.
Eleven OF these officials, including the
president and several councillors, were
lodged in jail on charges OF plotting treason.
Several secured their release under heavy
bonds. but others remain in prison.
General Smith found evidence that the re-
voting police we're following the orders OF
the autonomous government, which designed
to use the forces under its control to over
power the Americans. The plot failed
through being started prematurelyi but
Negros was in state OF uneaslness for a
week. Two companies of the Twenty-sixth
Infantry were hurried from Iloilo to REIN
force the garrison at Bacolod.
The officials arrested include some OF the
most prominent men In Negros. 1t Is be-
lieyed that they will be expelled from the
island.
The escort OF fifty men OF Company @,
Thrtieth Infantry, Lieutenant Ralston com
manding, which was ambushed near Lipa,
as already cabled, consisted OF fifty conva-
leseents from the hospital. who were going
to rejoin the regiment. The insurg-
ents hid in the bushes along the road
and opened fire upon the pack train from
three sides.
The Americans, In addition to their casual
ties were compelled to abandon the train
which consisted OF twenty-five horses. The
latter, with their packs, all fell into tho
hands of the insurgents, who pursued the
retreating escort for three miles along the
road until the Americans we're reinforced.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
$1,000 no SAVE ms WIFE.

Then Farmer Hiloy Refused TO Keep
His Oner- Court Compelled Him.
Kokomo, Ind, Especial. David Ruther-
ford was awarded a judgment Of $1,000 in
the Circuit Court against James Hley for
the saving Of the latter's wife from drown
ing. During a flood last spring Hiley and
his wife was swept of bridge by torrent.
Hiley reached land and offered 81 600 for
the rescue OF his wife. Rutherford after a
long struggle brought the woman ashore.
but Hiley who is a wealthy farmer, re-
fused TO pay the reward. rutherford sued,
and the jury allowed him the full amount.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
BEEF FOR THE BoERs.

Packers, However Refuse to Sell ~ for
Delivery Beyond Chicago.
Chicago, Especial. "A trainload OF beef.
1900 pounds, for the use OF the Beers, is
being purchased here by an agent Of tho
Transvaal government. On account OF re-
cent seizures by British war vessels Of ships
bearing supplies destined for the Transvaal.
packers have refused to sell the beef for
delivery beyond Chicago aud negotiations
for transportation are pending. This Is the
second tralnload OF beef sold here for the
Beers, the frst consignment, sold about a
mon'h ago, being now, it is said, on the
ocean,
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.

Lieutenant Otis reported that Lieutenant
Rqston, with nifty men, excorting a pack
train, was ambushed, and lost the pack
train, two men being killed. Ave wounded
and nine missing.
Colonel Bliss, customs collector In Cuba,
reported on the killing of Collector Smith,
at Glbara, by Cuban editor named Canni-
daty.
General Kobbe has been appointed COVER
nor of Albay province and Catanduanes Is
land embracing the princial hemp-produc-
ing country in tho Philippines.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
YAQUIs KILLED.
Mexican Troops Defeat Large Force Of
the Indians.

Nogales, Arz., Especial News was re-
ceived from the South that General Lorenzo
Torres had engaged the Yaquis ut Macoyata
on Thursday, killing over 200 and taking
500 prisoners.
Father Beltran and several sisters OF char
lty who have been held as prisoners OF war
by the Yaquls for tho last six months, were
rescued by the victorious Mexicans, and are
now with General Torres.
The suburban citizen., 1900-01-27
KUMORED NAVAL SCANDALS.
Stories About Captain MCGOWAN and
Commander Very.

Commander Very.
Boston, Mas, Especial. "A letter re-
eedved from II naval officer at Manila, dated
December II, says that two scandals in the
United States squadron are causing general
talk. One is the shooting OF u Filipino oD
board the Monadnock by Captain McGowan,
because the man climbed over the sido OF
(ns vessel forward instead Of aft. as de-
manded by naval usage. 1t is maintained
that the captain intended 20 fire over the
man and scare him. but he was hit In the
hip, and died soon afterwards.
The other subject OF comment is tho fact
that Commander s. w. Very, Of the C,l.tine,
up to the present time, has had every officer
on the vessel, with ono exception, uudor sus-
pension, and one Of them has objected.