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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
ASKED CONGRESS TO APPRoPRI.
ATE 100000 FOR MARTINIQUE.
Sends Message Calling Attention to
the Awful Disaster on the Island.

Sends Message Calling Attention to
the Awful Disaster on the Island.
Washington. May 13-The president
to congress:
sentatives:
One of the greatest calamities IN
history has fallen upon our neigh
boring island Of Martinique. The con.
sui Of the United States at Guadeloupe
has telegraphed from Fort de France,
under date of yesterday, that the dis
aster is complete; that the city Of St.
Peirre has ceased to exist; and that
the American consul and his family
have persisted. He is Informed that
10000 people have lost their lives, and
That oU.OOV are homeless anu hungry,
that there Is urgent need Of all kinds
OF provisions and that the visit OF
vessels for the work OF supply and
rescue is imperatively required.
The government OF France, while
expressing their thanks for the marks
Of sympathy which have reached
them from America inform us that
Fort de France and the entire island
of Martinique are still threatened.
lucy Lhe4 SlOiS lt4uSot ludL iOl lAC
purpose of rescuing the people who
are in such deadly peril, and threaten
ed with starvation, the government of
the United States may send as soon
as possible the means Of transporting
them from the stricken island. The
island Of st. Vincent and perhaps
others in that vicinity, are also seri.
ously menaced by the appalling ca.
lamity which has taken SO appalling
a form in Martinique. l have directed
the departments Of the treasury, Of
war and of the navy to take such
measures for the relief Of these
stricken people as lies within the exc
cutie discretion and | earnestly com
mend this case of uneXampled disas.
ter to the generous consideration of
congress. For this purposee l rec
ommend that an appropriation Of
100000 be made Immediately avail
able. THEO. ROOSEVELT,
white House, Washington, May ~
1902"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
New Service Inaugurated on the Iron
Mountain Route.

New Service lnaugufateO on tho Iron
Mountain Route.
The Iron Mountain Route has inau-
gurated a new dining car service on
its fast daily trains from St. Louis,
Memphis and intermediate points to
Texas. These cars have just been
turned out Of the Pullman shops and
are models Of skillful workmanship.
They are handsomely fitted up, thor
oughly equipped with the latest appli-
ances and lighted with electricity.
They are also supplied with electric
fans.
Meals are served la carte from
dainty Haviland china, Libby cut
glassware an. elegant silverware.
This is the only line running dining
cars from St. Louis to points in South
ern Missouri, Arkansas and Texas. 1t
has a triple daily service between St.
Louis and Texas and double daily
service between Memphis and Texas
Of Pullman sleeping cars with electric
lights, fans and all up-to-date appli-
anceS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
ST. VINCENT SUFFERING
TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE Al.
READY DEAD ON ISLAND.
At Kingston, Capital Of the sIand, the
Ashes Were Two Inches Deep.


Ashes Were Two Inches Deep.
Fort de France. Island of Martinique,
May 14.-Business here is suspended.
The people OF the city have assembled
in the churches. and the cathedral
where special services are being held
for the st. Pierre dead has been
thronged since daylight.
The United States government tug
Potomac leaves here tonight for the
island of St. Vincent, where condi,
lions are reported to be worse. La
Soufriere, on st, Vincent, was in full
eruption May 10. A stream OF stone
and mud half mile wide was tf9n
issuing from the volcano. Stones two
inches in diameter fell twelve miles
away. At Kingston, the capital of the
island, the ashes were two inches
deep. Seven hundred dead were re-
ported Sunday, May H. 1t is estimat-
ed that the total number Of deaths on
st. Vincent reaches 1000 Most of
the victims are said to be Carib In
dams.
London, May 1.-THE governor Of
the Windward islands, Sir Robert
Lewelyn, telegrapbs to the colonial
office from the island of St Vincent,
under date of Tuesday, May 10, as fol-
lows: Il arrived here Yesterday and
found the state of affairs much worse
than had been stated. The admins.
traitors reports show that the country
on the east coast between Robin Rock
and Georgetown was apparently struck
and devastated in manner to that
which destroyed St. Pierre, and I fear
that practically all living things in
that radius were killed. Probably
i,SVV persons lost their lives. The
exact number will never be known.
Managers and owners of estates, with
their families, and several Of the bet
ter class OF people have been killed.
A thousand bodies have been found
and buried. One hundred and sixty
persons are in the hospital at George
town. Probably only six Of this mum.
Der will recover.
THE details Of the disaster are too
narrowing for description
i got. at St. Lucia, a coasting
steamer which is running up and
down the Leeward coas. with water
and provisions. twenty-five hundred
persons have received relief.
u have asked for medical officers
from Trinidad and Grenada. All the
neighboring British colonies are as.
sisting generously. Every effort is
being made to grapple with the awful
calamity.
All the best sugar estates in the
Carib country are devastated, and the
cattle are dead.
THE eruption continues, but Is ap.
fparently nloderating. @ &s..
ANXIETY is still felt. All the Of
ficers and residents are cooperating
clothing
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
CHAPTER XIV.
Dead to the World.


Paul haetened to give Karl cordial
welcome, asking what on earth had
brought him to Berlin.
"Ah!" returned Karl, there is news,
great news, though Berlin does not
seem to know it yet. Louis Napoleon
has declared war on Germany"
Paul held his breath and stared hard.
"Then It is war. He has had the rash
ness to take. the fatal step which will
result In his ruin.
Paul wondered how the sudden news
would Affect his own mission to the
capital. NJ q; q ,s;.
Gould he now gain An interview with
the prince? That commander would
have his time fully occupied, Pau
knew, still he hoped for the best.
Then something IN Karl's masRe
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
= " -
Child is ScaIded to Death.

Newton, May l5.-The 3-year-old son
OF Mr., and Mrs. Phillips, laborer Of
Rock Creek township, near Grinnell,
was fatally sealded. A boiler filled
with hot water was on the porch. The
child while attempting to close the
door, lost its hold and fell backwards
into the water. It suffered horribly
for several hours until death brought
Z ,.r.If <sf i lss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

The high priced beef will afford
another excuse to the church member
who likes to sneak out with his fishing
polo on Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

The gold contained in the medals,
vessels. chains and other objects pre-
served In the vatican would make more
eold than the whole of the present
European circulation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

condition OF the farmer in Western Canada
Province Of Manitoba and districts Of Assini.
boie, Saska tchewan and Alberta. Thousands
OF Americans are row settled there. Reduced
rates on all railways for homescekers and Set
tiers. New districts arc being opened up +biS
year. The new forty page Atlas Of Western Ca
nada sent free to all applicants. F. Pcdley,
Superintendent OF Irpmigratisu, Ol.aTa, Canada
or N. Bartholomew, Canadian Government
Agent, 500 Fifth St, DesMoines. Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

If you don't get the biggest and best
it's your own fault. Defiance Starch
is for sale everywhere and there is
positively nothing to equal it in quail
itY OR uuantitY
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUSEKEEPERS.
use Russ Bleaching Blue. 1t makes clothes
clean and sweet as when new. All grocerS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

Some men seem to think the milk
Of human kindness flows only from
bottles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

There is nothing original about Wall
street, which is noted for its quota.
tiOns
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
Narvis Is AGAIN President.

Council Bluffs. May 15.-Will NJ.
Narvis of Muscatine, grand master Of
the A. O. L. w. was reelected. Sioux
City was selected as the place for
holding the next meeting of the grand
l0dpa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

Sweetening ones coffee is the first
stirring event OF the day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

Rheumatism and Johnson's eOss
cannot agree. The former kills the latter
every time. Try 1t. All druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

Concentrated Common Sense Using
Hamlin's Wizard Oil. 1t drives away all
pain instantly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

Defiance Starch 10 put up is ounces
In the package, 10 cents. One-third
more starch for same money.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
Fatal Accident in Runaway.

Dubuque, May 12.- Patrick OMea.
"a. q driver Of the Pinewood wagon,
met instant death. His team ran away.
throwing him. out. His skull was
crushed,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

Nothing makes US quite so mad
when we are busy, as the Jolly Joker
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

THE BEST RESULTS IN sTARCH1N0
can be obtained only by using Defiance
Starch, besides getting OF. more for
same money-no cooking required.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
ELEGANT DINING CARS.

The American character is more
than the constitution.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
Admiral Sampson Laid to Rest.

Washington, May 10.-With a pomp
and circumstance exceeding that of
any naval funeral in this country,
In recent years at least, the remains
@Of the late William Thomas SAMPSON
rear admiral In the United States nAs
w and cOmmander-in-chief of th4
United States naval forces on the
North Atlantic station during the wAy
With Spain. were laid to rest, Every
department Of the national govern
Ment VS. represented.
ne htgh priced beef Will afIpfd
X an0sher excuse " the church membe1
i 49, Ike tc sneak out with his AsAsH(
n ~ a 1unday. DIM l9 a.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken Of
Is a cough cure.-J. W. OBrien, 322 Third
Are n. MINNEAPOLIS, MINI. Jan 9, 1900
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

There is pair Of wings waiting for
every man who really loves his enc
mics
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

FITS Perma nently Cured No ITS nervousness AFTER
orst days use Of Dr. Kitnss Great Nerve Restorer.
send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
Dn. r H. KLINE. Ltd. Isl Arch St.. thisdelphia Pa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
DEFIANCE STARCH

People in the smart set believe that
alls we'll that ends swell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

Man is the only animal that can't
be trusted to remain idle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

A divorce suit is bound to suit some.
body.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
millions OF People

USE Cur1cugA SOAP, assisted ~ CuT1cURA'
OINTMENT, for preserving, purifying, and
nesuhfying the skin, for cleansing the scalp
Of crusts, scales, and dandrutf, and the stops,
ping Of falling hair, for softening, whitening,
and soothiug rcd, rough, and sore hands, few
baby rashes, feelings, and chafngs, and ferl
all the purposes OF tho toilet, bath, and nurssi
crv. Millions of Women use CUTIcURA soAHi
In the form Of baths for annoying trritatop8
in1ammations, and excoriaaona, Or TOO fr$Al
or offensive PRECIPITATION, tho forn ofi
washes for lucrative weaknesseS, and for
many sanative, antisePtio purposes Whice
readily suggest themselves 70 women. Il
ACuTIpuRA RnoLvKSF Pills (Chooolas4l
Coatedi are new, tasteless, odoflegg. eos
nomicalsubstittte for the eelsbTStS l{SSi4
CUT1cuBA Rts0ivHNT, - we'll - "a III otAl8
blood purifiers and hunour cutQqa 1R(tf4yy
cap vtals, ooatainiRy - doses, prtee lfft
~ sh,'sfse,s ,. 4: Tss!s, -, - S1
LONDON. French Depol, Aus Z d Isl1, SsSlk M
~ OSvs ! caAAL Coss- ~ Inps1 lslQea 46A
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
Why Is II

Tha: ST. Jacobs Oil always afford, i,.,
relief from pains, after all otbe, ,.m. ..aas
have signally failed' Simply becsrs. t = .
peculiar to itself wholly unlike another Wv, - :
edy 1t possesses great penetrating y, MN ,s,n'
reaching tho very seat Of the disess. 'e !,
acts ike magic. 1t conquers pain or;,, Il
and surely. 1t 9 an outward applic.,ios
and is Used by millions of people. s'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

$50 A WEEK AND EXPENSES
to men with rig to introduce our Poultry goods
Sendstp. Javelle Mfg Co.. Dept. D. Parsons, an
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

The man who loves his wife's rela.
tons is as blessed as he Is scarce.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

The base ball season is in its first
throes,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
Want Everybody to Kno-E
Completely 1t Cure. Ins, lev

r,. e' andiSssasA !
ua IN. shows d. the unsela.h di.po.,io, :.
ton. Who haVin nafd bee. so''sss, IpPlsd. M
Compound, wishes every o,h.r sosdsi
know OF the bene6, he has r.e.;s ass .
this marvellous remedy. H. tell -; IN
as follows - 'e1s Us SLOW
Gentismen-1 find vosel.r's Csn,,
sooSe al others last year va, in ~ aiesst,
o sis h' sAa a:a e ds,s, hardly
cure indigestion and all ito a,,.nSs,, arestaed !
osans ' 10 !. 1ea bad to
pound. ! did SO, and am ,hanttni " 'esei.Ts a..
It's v1, an o. an. md ha. should sss, IL: sh . s
worst forms Of indigestion and d.p.pS. a ssaa =
(Signed) Gps.rnu
v9seler's compouod is the GEES a. s' "a.
dy OF the century for all stomach len. lens
and liver and kidney troubles in ~ s.ss''dss
and women. A free sample bo.,l. , M nsa
sent on application to the propds,o,. ~ = =
Jacobs Oh, Ltd, Baltimore, Nd. St
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

Stops the Cough and
Works on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinins Tablets. Price &c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

The sword swallower shouldn't re-
quire a tonic to sharpen his appetite.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

DEF1ANCE STARC
Ihould be in everv household, none 50
good. besides 1 OF. more for 10 cents than
any other brand OF cold water starch.
Those we call ancients were in re.
ality quite new.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16

CUTICURA SOAP, to cleanse TIC sKln
Of crusts and scales and soften the thles' !
ened cuticle, CUTICURA oINTMENt,
to instantly allay itching, inasmma'
ton, and irritation, and soothe and neal
ana CUTICURA RESOLVENT PILLS,
to cool and cleanse the blood. A SlNGLSi
SET of thssa great skin curatlVes 10
often sufficient to ours the most tortul-
Ing, disfiguring, itching, burning, Dleeo'
Ing, c-usted, scaly, aud pimply skins
ccsiD, and blood humours, with loss "
hair, Thac all else fails. .,y.Aaai 1884,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-16
JUST Think OFT

IUNI lncreGS!n9 year by
[year, landyalue increas-
ing, stock increasing,
splendid climate, ex-
cellent sch ool3 and
churches. low taxation,
high prices for cattle
and grain, low railway
rates, and every posi-
BILE comfort, This Is the
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-02-18
ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY THAT
HE WOULD NOT AGAIN OFFER
FOR JUDGE OF BRUNSWICK CIR
CUT.
FRIENDS OF JUDGE SAM c. AT
KlNSON URGING HIM TO ENTER
THE RAcE-oTHER PROBABLE
CANDIDATES.

Judge Joseph w Bonnet, of the
Brunswick circuit, gave it out officially
yesterday that he would retire from
the bench at the expiration of his
term.
This news will be received with gen
uine regret not only in Glynn coun~
ty, but all over the district where ne
was universally popular Every coun-
y in the district win regret that lie
is to retire
While Judge Bennet will be geatly
missed as judge IN TINS county he will
still be among us and rehres to re
turn to his law practice in this city
rae Brunswick bar will welcome him
among them again
With the announcement of his re
tirement, comes a whole bunch OF
possibilities as his successor, and a
real live race is expected for the
place.
Judge Sam G. Atkinson of this city,
is prominently mentioned Gin connec-
tion with the place. and according to
his friends. he win be a candidate.
There is not better man in the dis
trict for the place than Judge Atldn-
son, and it is peIieved that he would
make winning race
There are a number of other pos
sible candidates mentioned, and be-
sides the ones alluded to in Sunday
paper, "a News reporter learned yes
terday that Mr., A. e. Cochran. Of
Waycross, and r. A. Parker, ex-judge
of the city court OF Baxley. were also
prominently mentioned in connection
with the place. In fact, Brunswick
attorney told the reporter that he was
satisfied Mr.. Cochran would be can.
didate and had already so announced
to some OF his close friends
The people of Douglas and Coffee
county seem determined to put Judge
f. W. Dart in the contest, while Col.
Simon w Hitch Of Waycross. is also
much talked or.
With such an array of brilliant an
popular attorneys as possible candi
dates, the contest will be watched
with interest by people all over the
district.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-02-18
GOOD NEWS
If TRUE.
PRESS DISPATCHES SAY COL.
MIKE BROWN WILL GET
BIG MONEY.

A special dispatch from Savannah
published in Sundays Augusta Chron-
icle. says the senate has passed a Bit
giving Mr.. Mike Brown, Of this city,
$l1l,00o for damages done to cotton
in South Carolina during the war. The
article was very brief and only stated
the facts as given above
A News reporter called upon Mr..
Brown aad he was very much sur
prised when he was shown the aticle
and said he did not know wnere it
originated. Although the reporter
endeayored to get some lacts relative
to the matter, mr Brown was rather
non-commuDicauye on tne subject
saying he knew but IlcJtle about it,
However there must be somo truth
the report and We hope Mr.. Brown
viii be successful in obtaining II
money
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-02-18
ANOTHER SMASHUP

Marshalltown. Ia. Feb. 17-Four
lives were lost in a head-en collision
on the Iowa Central railroad one mile
north of Clifford early this morning
wnen a lignt engine, northbound.
crashed into passenger train.
The dead;
Wallace Frew. Keithsburg. Ills. en-.
gineer Of the light engine; head crush
ed, killed instantly, buried under his
engine. The body was recovered and
brought here.
John White, OsKaloosa. engineer of
the passenger train; left leg crushed
and foot severed, both arms broken.
Taken to hospital at Eldora. where he
died later.
Frank Patton, Marshalltown. fire.
man OF light engine; skull crushed
died instantly Body brought here.
Elmer Ogle Marsnalltown, fireman
OF the passenger engine; driven
against boiler, head badly crushed
died instantly. Remains brought here.
Several passengers were slightly in
jured.
The wreck evidently was caused by
Engineer F'rew being mistaken as IN
the time. or failing to remember the
existence Of the passener train, which
ne should have passed at Clifford.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-02-18
MAJ. WILLIAM H. SMITH PASSED
AWAY YESTERDAY AFTER A
SHORT lLLNEs-A PROMINENT
REPUBLICAN.
HE HAS HELD SEVERAL iMPOR-
TANT oFFICES-WAS ONLY RE-
GENTLY RE-APPoINTED TO THE
ATLANTA PosToFFlcE.

Atlanta. Feb 17.-Major William
II. Smyth postmaster at Atlanta, died
today of grip He was recently ap
pointed for second term.
Major Smyth was one of the most
prominent Republicans in Georgia an
has held several important Offices. He
was well known and exceedingly pop
ular here and his sudden death is a
great shock to his friends and the
business public generally.
Major Smytn was born in Maine an
came to this state in 1865 or 1866. H.
was appointed United States marshal
for the state before it was made into
two districts, by President Grant in
1868 or 1870, and served until 1881
when President Garfield became pres
ident For several years he has been
postmaster.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-02-18

LYNCHING
MEMBER OF RICHARD G. PRIN-
GLE's CoLoRED MlNsTRELS
WAS SWUNG UP.

lew Madrid, Mo, Feb IA crowd
of masked men oyerpowered the Jail
er last night and TOOK negro julius
Wright from Jail ana hanged him.
The Richard Fringie negro minstrels
gave an entertainment Saturday nigh
when an alteration arose between one
of the musicians and some waite boys
.oi the town. Several boys undertook
to take the musicians out, when thu
negroes on the stage began to shoot.
several white people in the au1len
We're hit, but no one was seriously
hurt
Inc negroes ran out the back wa
to private car, which was soon su;
rounoed by armed men, but no vic
lence was done owing to the arri-
)f the town marshal. All the Negro
were put IN jail ana, as result
the examination, the name Of the
man who did the shooting was dis
covered. He was lynched and a..
others will be released. Several o.
the prisoners were badly beaten Sat
arday night
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-02-18
THE PLAY TONIGHT.
"Reaping the Harvest" will Be the
Bill.

"Reaping the Harvest" will Be the
Bill.
"Reaping the Harvest" four act
comedy-drama, is the bill at the
Grand tonight.
From what las been said of the
play it seems to be a good one, and
large audience willie doubtless he
present.
Speaking of the play IN that city a
few days ago, The DanvIlle. Va, Reg.
lister says:
The play is a sermon in itself, and
II teaches a great moral lesson tnat
can and will do good. Mr. Tom Fitch.
the author of the play, took the lead
ing part and sustained it so well that
when ne appeared the last act he was
applauded to the echo Seldom has a
play been written and the cast Sc.
lected with better Skill than that of
heaping the Harvest Our space is
too limited to permit of a special ref
efehce to each of the characters: suf-
nee 1t to say that all acted their parts
to perfection.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-02-18
BOERS ARE COMING

Paris, Feb. l7-Dr. Lay ds. .Iro-
pena agent Of The Boets VIXEN ,ucs.
toned by the Assoc, ei Press cor
respondent regarding the object Of the
mission to the United States of the
Boer delegates, Vessels and Wolma-
rens, replied that they were merely
going to America in response TO inyi.
tations from American ro-Boers. with
a view of reaching an ARRANGEMENT
for distribution Of funds and other as.
sistance contributed by people of toe
United States toward the Boer cause
In other quarters, however. the i'm
preston obtains that the journey is
prompted by Developments IN the
Angio-German controversy as to the
attitude OF the powers previous TO the
Spanish-American war, which mem.
oers OF the Boer delegation believe
mas produced change in sentiment in
the United States toward Great Brit.
ain on account Of the pro Spanish .ac.
ton attributed to Lord Pauncesote
The Beers hope to utilize this SIM.
posed revulsion of feeling in an en-.
deavor to get the United States gov.
eminent to modify lis attitude toward
them