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The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
~, THE TRANSVAAL WAR.
ord Kitchener Says There Is Little
News From Cape Colony.


London, Jan. 15.-Reporting to the war
office under date of Pretoria, Jan. IA,
Lord Kitchener says:
"Beyers whole force crossed the rail-
way near Kallfontein Jan. IL, making to
the east.
''There are no important changes in
the positions in the colonies. Several
small parties appear to be returning to
the Orange River Colony. Some Cape
rebels who accompanied commando into
the colony have surrendered"
A dispatch from Kroonstadt, Orange
River Colony, says:
1.-THE success of the burgher peace COM
mittce in distributing among the repub-
leans Paul Botha's book, From Boer to
Boer,' has infuriated General De Wet,
who. it is reported. swears he will shoot
the author at the first opportunity.
''The refugee camp is now occupied by
1000 persons. Another is being formed
at Rhenoster.
"Supplies of all kinds in the towns are
shortening daily.
'The Beers are most active northware
and also in the direction of Lindley. Va
| rious commands appear to be joining
| General DE Wet to tine southwark"
Lord Roberts further emphasizes the
unsatisfactory conditions Of South Africa
in letter to the mayor Of Portsmouth
postponing the presentation Of sword q
honor from that city. lie says:
1T is most distasteful to me to b'
honored ard feted and called upon to rc
joice while so many are in bitter grie
and before we can properly return thank
that the cloud is being rolled away whicl
has for more than year darkened In
homes and crushed the hearts of so man.
in our country"
A dispatch from The Hague says tha
Mr.. Kruger starts for Utrecht in Il fey
days to consult an oculist
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
TOURNAMENT POSTPONED.
Bowling Contests Will Start at Y. M
@. q. TONIGHT.

The Y. NJ. G. A. bowling tournament
VAS not started last night as had been
previously announced. The alleys We're
waXcd Yesterday and We're not fit to he
used last night. The tournament how
ever will start tonight and those de-
,rns to enter must notify William II.
Williams, secretary of the Association.
There are about twenty entries so far
ma the contests are expected to be very.
'XcitinS. The tournament will be i'm
'hnrge Of the bowling committee and
WI be conducted in way to not inter-
ere with the pleasures of members who
iesire to bowl hut who do not enter the
tournament. Contestants can bowl or,
l'ly night but they must designate before
commencing what games are TO be count
nh III the tournament. A suitable prize
VII be awarded to the winner of the
'ontest.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
BERNIER's POLAR PLANS.
The Explorer Describes His Method
OF Reaching Desired Goal.

London, Jan. 13.-Captain j. Eizear
Bernier of Quebec (who has volunteered
to make Il voyage Of discovery to the
north pole by new route and by aid of
inventions OF his own for ice travelngl
has practically completed his arrange
mentS in England and sails for Canada
in Il few days to submit his ideas to Sir
Wilfrid Lauricr, the Canadian premier.
My plan" he said, lis to start via
Bering straits, follow the coast Of 81
beria and enter the ice between 100 and
tT0 east longitude and then push north
as far as the ice will permit. II the ship
attains better position than the Jean
nette, ! expect to reach the pole and re-
! turn within three or four years. This will
not be as difficult as the Jeanette found
| it, because the polar basin has now more
| openings than formerly.
| "Nly plans include not only reaching
| he pole. hut sound, scientific observations
nol heretofore completely achieved. Tho
ship will lie delivered at Vancouver il
ample time. She is an improved Fran
and includes all the best and latest dc
vices of the antarctic vessels now build
illgy Twelve or II men will acconpan,
me. Many have offered themselves from
he United States, Canada and elsewhere
II attach the greatest value to the Mar
conf system Of communication with IN!
base or course, / shall stick to the shiI
as long as possible, but | shall he pre-
pared to leave her and make dash fo
the pole"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
CATHEDRAL BAZAAR CLOSES.
Contests Will be Decided Next Sat
urday Might.

The Cathedral Bazaar which was
started in i'yie's Cycle Academy Christ
mas night for the benefit Of the improve
ments at St. Peters pro-Cathedral closed
last night. Although the bazaar has not
been ns successful as was desired it is
expected that quite q large sum will be
realized after all returns have been
made.
One Of the most interesting features
of the bazaar was the several contests
for prizes. The contest between st
Peters Pro-Cnthedral and st. Paul's an,
st. patrcli's churches for vestments wa'
especially interesting. It will be de
cided ut O'Clock next Saturday night il
st. petcr's male school. The contest
for the ladies gold watch and also th'
gentleman gold watch will be decided
ut the same time.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16

Dover, Jan. 15.--A visitor to Dover con-
;idrrs that he has not seen all the sights
mtil he has paid visit to the jail
Inaugural day brought large number
If visitors to the Jail today. Among
them was one who seemed to have Il
nountiful supply Of gold coin. He took
pity on one of the colorcd prisoners and
lecided To give him nickle. In mistake
he handed him Il IS gold piece. The col
ored man himself did not notice at
irst that it was gold piece.
A quick witted negro in the crowd OF
visitors had noticed it however and
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
MAY BUY LAND.
Understood That the H. & H. Co. Will
Make Purchases.

The Harlan 4 Hollingsworth Com
,any, it is said, are negotiating for the
purchase of IL tract of land along the
Delaware river between this city and
New Castle.
III. r. Cause. president of the company
ina Mr.. Smith, its secretary, viewed the
eighty acre Hurst farm adjoining the
Megginson farm i'll New Castle hundred
Monday afternoon. This land has q
frontage Of several thousand feet on the
river which at this point is of good
depth.
1t is not known for what purpose
the company wants the land.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
WILL BE A DOUBLE FUNERAL.
Mrs, Mary III Logan and Son Joseph
Will Both be Buried This Nor ming.

lhe funeral of Mrs. Mary NJ. Logan.
WlaoW OF Thomas Logan and her son.
Joseph VIII take place ut o'clock this
morning from their late residence No.
" East Front street.
solemn requiem mass will he celebrated
" -. Peters Pro Cathedral. Intermcnt
VII be made ut the Cathedral cemetery.
y delegation from Santa Mara Conn-
|1i' knights of Columbus. of which tl,,.
'9n was member, will attend.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Security Trust Elects Officers.

The stockholders of the Security Trust
ind Safe Deposit Company held their
tnnual meeting yesterday afternoon at
which the following directors were
tlected: Benjamin Nields. William r.
bancroft. James a. Hart. Joseph II.
handler, NJ. D., Henry +. Dure, J..
Davis Sisler, Phillip Plunkett, Charles
Il. Fritz, Archibald A. Capelle, William
i. Brinckle, Samuel q. Simmons. Will
lam ]. McClary, John r. Tatum. Henry
.. Jones. Mr.. Jones was elected to sue
eed the late John Pilling. All the Other
directors were reelected.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
CROOKED TRANSACTION
AMONG CROOKS In A JAIL

pretending thai he was the one who
had given the nan the gold piece quick
ly handed him a copper cent and took
the more valuable coin from him.
The stranger then started to hurry
from the building. The owner Of the
coin had in the meantime discovered
his mistake and notified the warden.
The negro was intercepted before he
could make his escape and placed in {
cell. He said his name was Ciooden. :,
After this little ruille of excitement tn,
Jail settled down to its usual quictnde.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Ushers Union Meeting,

At the regular monthly meeting of the
fishers Union Of the Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church held Monday night, four
iew members We're taken in as follows:
Ora Il. Sutton, Robert II. Brown, Syl-
ester G. Ashley and Frederick G. Ru-
an. Two more young men We're pro-
,oscd but according to the rules Of the
lnion the applications must be held a
month before being elected.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
The yieiIancin Aground.

Havana. Jan 1;'.-The Ward line
steamer yigilancia is aground off the
banks of Los Colorados about 100 miles
westward of Havana. The Yigilancia
was on her way from Vera Cruz, MeXi-
60, Jan. 10 for Progreso, Havana and
New York, She has IS passengers OIL
board and is commanded by Captain Rey
nolds. She struck early Monday morn.
ing during a fog six miles from the main
land The steamer is fast ON the reef,
and is pounding in the norther which is
now blowing She is in no immediate
| danger, however.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16

Albany, Jan. 13.-Assembyman Leon
Sanders of New York introduced his anti
gambling bill. which is more stringent in
It's provisions than his bill of last year.
Bucket shops are eliminated from this
years BILL which makes it misdemean-
or for any corporation Or association or
the officers thereof or any copar,nershil
or individual to furnish directly or indi-
rectly information by telegraph or other
wise to pool sellers, bookmakcrs or per
sons who record or register bets or wa
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Left Money to Delaware Hospital.

In the will of DR.. William Wood Les
ey admitted to probate in Philadelphia
Monday, $1,000 is left to the Delaware
Hospital. of this city, for the mainten.
nee of two beds as memorials to him
elf and Sarah s. Lesley, his wife. to he
;nown as the William Wood Lesley, Nj
d., Memorial Free Bed, and the Sarah
). Lesley Memorial Free Bed.
DIR. Lesley, who was Il former resi-
lent Of New Castle, left an estate valued
1t $4,000.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
nm to Abolish Rainca law.

Albany, Jan. 10. - Senator Davis of
Buffalo introduced bill which has for
its main object the abolition Of the so
called Raines law hotel. THE bill says
Senator Davis, eliminates the unwise
and unpleasant features of the Raines
LIQUOR tax law and retains all the mer.
itorious points Of the law"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Murdered by Burglars.

Thomas C. Moshier, farmer. 25
years of age, was murdered and his
mother. Mrs. Rufus Moshier. Y years Of
age, assaulted by burglars who entered
their home in Garham. Maine, Saturday
night. Mrs. Vincent C. Walker of No,
1000 Pennsylvania avenue, this city, is
a cousin Of Mrs. Moshier.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
CHANGE OF RAILWAY OFFICE
Wilmington and Chester Lines to be
Onerated From Latter City.

The headquarters OF the Wilmington
and Chester systems of the United Pow
81 and Traction Company will in future
be ut Chester. II is considered more
central point by the directors of the
Campany. 1t has been decided to build
Il large new car barn in that city mt
Thirteenth stret and Edgnent avenue.
John n. kigg who is president Of the
United Power and Transportation Com
oany has been elected president of the
Chester and Darby, the Union Railway,
he Chester and Delaware street and the
Philadelphia and Chester Companies.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Amputated Roberts, Leg.

Physicians at the Homeopathic Hos
,tal yesterday morning amputated the
EFT foot Of Harry Roberts, above the
mike. Roberts had his foot badly
mashed several days ago while working
1t the yards of the Harlan II Hollings-
worth Company. The operation was
uccessful and Roberts was resting easy
asst night,
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Hollis Not Withdrawn.

Washington, Jan. 15.-A London dis
patch stating that Mr.. Bridler has pre-
sented his credentials to the British CON
sulate at Lourenco Marques on the de-
parture of the American representative,
Mr.. Stanley Hollis, creates the impress
sion that Mr.. Hollis has been withdrawn,
but il is said at the state department that
there is no change in Mr., Hollis status
and that if he has gone on leave he has
left Mr.. Bridler, the vice consul, in
CHARGE temporarily.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

James Mccormick, proprietor of Me
Cormick's hotel who was stricken witt
paralysis some time ago is able to bt
about again.
Charles Anderson. of No. East 1871
street. who has been very i'll with t&,
grip for several days is much improvcN
The Rev. +. Burgette Short, who hal
been confined TO his home several day,
with the grip. was able to be out yester
day.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
The Nicely Case.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The state de-
partment will be called upon to act in the
Neely case Under the law the warrant
of extradition must be issued by the sec
rotary of state. when he is satisfied Of the
sufficiency of the application. In view of
the elaborate attention given to the case
by the judicial branch it is probable that
this will be accepted as conclusive on the
merits of the case, and that the issu-
ance of the warrant will he merely for
mality when the papers are properly
brought before the department. 1t is eX-
pected this will take some days, as the
supreme court decision must be forward
ed to the New York courts and proper
orders made there for the holding of
NnnlA.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16

Washington, Jan. 15.-The president
passed a good night He is daily gaining
strength, and everything points to a
speedy recovery. He is attending TO more
business than at any time since his ill
ness, but he does not expect to go into
his Sffice for several days yet.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Sixty-eight Persons at Altar.

In the past two weeks during which
imc the Rev. Shipway has been con-
ucting revival meetings at the First
Methodist Protestant Church, sixty
light persons have presented themselves
4 the altar. This evening and also to-
aorrow evening the Rev. Shipway will
peak on "Modern Excuses"
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Nine WiuPractice IN Chester.

Chester, Pa. Jan. 15.-Manager Dooley
Of the Montreal Club, of the Eastern
League, has hased the grounds of the
Chester Club, at Twelfth street, for
practice from Aprinl 5th to the 25th.
Agnew, catcher; McCabe. third base;
and Quinnlan, shortstop, of the Chester
team, have been signed by Montreal for
this season.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
----.r------------- -
MurINrnIia syrian HlnIs n ed.

Perth Amboy, n. j., dan. 15.-George
Shalhoupe, the Syrian who stabbed his
wife. her two sisters and man who at
!empted to save them and who then tried
suicide. has been sentenced to Danish
ment by Judge Strong. He will be de
ported on steamer sailing Thursday.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Letters Grunted on weed Estate.

Register Of Wills Crossan has granted
letters of adninstration on the estate
of Isaac Wecl to his widow, Elizabeth
Weed. The iii, which he left from
which his sigElture was cut was not
presented being worthless. Letters of
administration On the estate of Samuel
+. Wode hav, been granted to Cecelia
w, Hugany.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Bishop Coleman in watertown.

Bishop Coleman, who left for Water
town, New York, on Monday. will re
turn tomorrow. While in Watcrtown
he will preach a series of four sermons
before the annual convocaton of the
church there and ut the meeting of the
Women's Auxiliary.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
viii Build Thirty Houses.

William T. Connolly will today begin
the erection of thirty 2-story dwellings
1T the corner OF Maple and Van Buren,
streets. These dwellings will cost about
$40, 900 and will contain six rooms, bath
ma all modern convenienccs.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Can't Fight In mime.

Augusta Me-, Jan. 15.-Governor Hill
has declined to permit under no circum-
stances the .Ieffries Rubin prizcfight TO
90 held in Maine in the event CT interfcr,
ance at Cincinnati.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Services at Epworth.

The extra services being held Mt Ep-
worth VI. l.. Church are becoming inter-
esting and conversions are commencing
to he noticed. The services will con-
tinue every evening this week.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
wi,Iinm r. Fishback ).ad.

Indianapolis. Jan. 15.-William r.
Fishback, master in chancery of the Unit
I'd States court here. formerly editor of
The st. Louis GlobeD Democrat, and one
,f the best known attorneys in Indiana
4 dpad aged u.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16
Death of Mrs. John Mnlroonev.

Mrs. Margaret NJ. Malrooney. wife of
John Mulrooney, proprietor of the Penn
sylvania House. died Monday. She will
be buried in Cincinnati.
The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-01-16

Deputy Attorney General in Office.
Robert II. Richards yesterday became
Attorney General III. III. Wards deputy
No oath of Office is required.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-05-15
ON A TOUR OF INSPECTION
Steel Trust Officials VIII Oec'oe
Which Plants Must Close.

Pitsburg. May l5.-C. NJ. Sci"ar.
president Of the United States Steei
CORPORATION and formerly president vi
the Carnegie Steel company ana the
Carnesle company Of PittsburS, pass
cd through this city during the day Oh
a trip OF inspection that Will lhciuue
The Mahoning. Shenango ana ONO
valleys, as well as a portion OF lhe
ohio manufacturing district. mr.
ccbw,h was accompanied by n'mpe.
- the general officers of the unitea
states steel corporation. includihs
1udge +. II. Cary. president OF the req,
oral steel company. II is understood
,hat the trip will have an impor1a".
hearing in regard to the ahhounoeu
,r,ontion of the United States o'e.'
aornoration to concentrate its plants
&c far as possible in the Piftsbnre u's'
,r,ct and abandon some of the smaller
..arLe which cannot be operated VII"
:. ,,rch convenience and economy ~
~ .he,r nresent location as If they were
aan,,aIizod in this vicinity. rms 'i''
..aa,;on of the officials. 1t is sad Is
;. .p ,a,ormine lust what plants VIII pc
nm and what changes VIII pe
made.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-05-15

comprises about 25 per cent Of tho
.nacnlnlst employers of the country
WINE the employers association
DOUBTLESS will live up to their agree.
ment requiring 9-hour day. we have
dispute with them now regarding
wages. One OF our agreements with
mem Is that all disputes shall no sot.
tied by arbitration. but the associ..
Won CT employers is contendinp +b.t
'hat matter shall be arbitrated with
each individual finn while the men
want the matter arbitrated nationally
therefore the general order for a a.
hour day was issued and also the cal,
Tor an increase Of l2 1-2 per cent in
wages That order applies to the EN-.
ployers' association as well as to the
shops outside Of the association. We
nave the pledged support of the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor. both moral
and financial"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-05-15
PRESIDENT AND CABINET FOR.
MALLY WELCOMED TO SAN
FRANCISCO.
STREETS LINED WITH PEOPLE
tst'mased That Half a Million Persons
witnessed the Imposing Military
and Civic Parade Acting as Escort
TO the Distinguished visitors-Mrs.
Mckinley Passed Restful NiQht
and Is Somewhat Improved.

San francisco, May 15.-President
Mckinley made his official entry into
San Francisco late in the afternoon.
accompanied by the members of the
cabinet who crossed the continent
with him. He was escorted through
the principal streets by an imposing
body OF regular and volunteer troops.
veterans Of the Mexican and Civil
wars and citizens.
In the carriage following the presi-
Dental party We're SO congressman
from various states. the IS San Fran
cisco supervisors, some ~ or u men,
bers OF the general committee and 9th.
er notable persons. After reviewing
the parade from a stand on Van Ness
avenue the president was driven to the
Scott residence. over which the pres
idential flag will fly while it remains
his temporary home. In the evening
he passed through the illumnated
streets OF the city to the Union ferry
depot in the grand nave of which he
held public reception. 1t is estimat-
ed that at least half a million people
gathered on the street to welcome the
president to the coast metropolis. as
every city in the state sent people
here by every train and boat.
Much sympathy is expressed ev.
erywhore for Mrs. Mckinley and the
desire is universal that her health may
improve so that she will he able to at
tend some of the social functions
which have been arranged in her
honor
II the programme prepared b. the
citizens committee is carried out Mr..
Mckinley will have scarcely q mo-
mcnt of rest during the Week q his
s0iOurn in this ci;v
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-05-15
DENIED At BERLIN.
No Negotiations Proceeding for a.
Anti-American League.

Berlin. May 15.-Government cir
cles furnish denial that any negotia.
tions are going on between Austria
and Germany for European CONNER
cial league against the United States
The idea is regarded as impracticable
owing to the diyersities Of race and
commercial interests.
The representative Of the Associat
cd Press interviewed Andrew D.
White. the United States ambassador
and Frank II. Mason. the United
States consul general here. in regard
to the matter. They both said they
had not heard of any negotiations In
connection with the league referred
TO. They regarded the matter as
chimerical and did not believe there
were any two nations in favor of such
a league.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-05-15
HAD 4 RESTFUL klGnT.
Condition Of Mrs. Mckinley Steaoii,
Improving.

San Francisco, May 15.-Both Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley had restful
night and Mrs Mckinley is steadily
improving. The president is. however,
feeling the strain and with busy day
before him. decided not to go to Stan
ford university.
If Mrs. Mckinley continues to i'm
prove the president will continue his
trip to the Northwest. IT, however
she does not rally sufficiently the
Northwest trip will be abandoned AMI
the president will take her direct TO
Washington.
Secretary Cortelyou has issued the
following bulletin:
1.-The doctors. after their morning
consultation. find that Mrs. Mckinley
has lost nothing. but has gained a lit
tie by the nights rest
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-05-15
On NSrAlLMENT PLAN,
Chna's Proposal for the Payment Of
Indemnify.


New York, May IA dispatch to
The Herald from Pekins says
The Chinese plenip0tcntiaries have
sent TO the ministers their reply to
III. demand for 45o ,VoO 900 taels
1927 .oOo. .o00) which was made on
May ). The Chinese reply is long and
II may be said Oh first reading proves
more satisfactory TO the majority Of
the ministers than they had expected.
The first paragraph states that Chi
Ma has not the slightest intention of
trying 10 escape from the payment of
her just obligations that she is pledg-
cd TO pay all the legitimate expenses
Of the war and all damages actually
incurred by foreigners during the re-
cent troubles and will do so.
The third paragraph sets forth that
the resources OF China are diminish
ing. The government in recent years
was only able 10 raise 5000 .o0o taels
s6i .0oo .ouo) a year of which "a .ooo.-
GOO taele. Hsls. .0ooo0fD 20 to pay the
war loan and II. 900 Zoo tae,s t$ll .o0e.-
0euj more TO other foreign obligations.
After dwelling at length upon the
diminishing revenue and the great
number OF outstanding obligations Of
the country the plenipotentiaries pro
pose TO set aside 1890" 600 taels tslo.-
ooo.o0o) annually TO be paid to the
powers in monthly installments until
the sum agreed upon is made up.
Neither in the demand nor reply is
there any mention Of interest Those
best acquainted with the conditions OF
the Chinese treasury are impressed
with the fact that the country can do
no more