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Willie started back. stumbling
f. rough ground. and presented
ed. moist face 10 their view.
hey took no notice of him.
genially over the rough
looking beautifully cool and
Id smart and well-dressed be-
besmirched and perspiring
they threw back their heads.
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Young miss was about Ask if it's n
honest house TO stay the night in II
you've money on yer. Just you ask
that. an put two and two tosethec
like what l do. an like what every
body does as knows what the place
was afore she came an what ii is
now"
Clifford shivered under the hot sun
of the September afternoon az he list-
ened 10 this torrent OF accusation. and
saw by the passion ip the young fish
erman's face that I've was in earnest.
Before he could answer. Neifs swee:
voice. addressing himself. startled him.
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Professional Garns.

COLLINS ~ JONES, Attorneys
at-Law, Snow Hill. Md. Office in
Court House.
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AID IN. gov and Old.

What is L 5wadays called an album
is a book for photographs stamps. post
cards. drawings. autogra his. and So
forth. But ia ancient times. among the
Romans. it meant something very diff
ferent 1t was really the notice board
upon which public rules and regula-
tions and the IKE were written for the
guidance and Information o. the citi-
zens. and was made of some white ma
terial-hence the name talbus, Latin.
white). A heavy penalty was aid upon
any person who disfigured it or played
pranks with the letters. In the middle
ages the word came TO mean a list or
register of saints, soldiers and so forth.
and on the continent it Is still used to
describe the catalogue OF the names of
Members OF universities and high
schonia II
The sun., 1902-03-12
REJOICE WITH THE BOERS.
at The Hague over tho Vic
tory continental Comment.
Special Caae De,patehs' 10 TIE Sun,

Special Cable Despdtohss 10 TIE Sun.
THE HAGUE, March ll.-There is great re-
joicing here over the Boer victory. The
streets are filed with people, who are en-
thusiastic over the news. Crowds surround
the newspaper bulletin boards.
Commenting on the reverse to the British
the Rouerddmsche Courdnt says: We shout
hurrah with the Irish for Dearey and his
Beers
VIENNA, March 1.-THE Neue Frsie
Prosse expresses the opinion that English
optimism as to the issue Of the war in South
Africa must be weakened Lord Methuen's
system OF blockhouses, like all preceding
attempts TO wipe out the resistance of the
Beers, has not succeeded. 1t declares. The
Beers triumph over all obstacles. The
English Government commenced the war
rashly and has conducted II without skill.
Its difficulties are increased by the state Of
Ireland, whore 1t may prove impossible to
maintain the status quo. The English
Ministry Of great words and shameful acts
will shake the prestige Of the British En-
pire.
PARIS, March chll.-Commenting IL on the Brit
ish reverse in South Africa the Figaro says:
Whatever may be the patriotic feelings
Of the English Government and people.
II will be considered. even in London, that
the Dutch Cabinet. in taking the initiative
in peace proposals. was serving not only the
Beers but also the English"
The Echo de Paris says the head of Gen
Lord Methuen will be security for the head
Of Commandant Kritzinger, who at last
accounts was being tried by "a British court
martial in Cape Colony.
The Mdtin says Gen. Methuen was a
loyal and chivalrous adversary. The honor
he paid to the memory Of Gen. de Villebois
Mareuil wac a proof OF this.
The journal says the latest disaster proves
that the optimistic feeling in England in re-
gard TO the close Of the war Is unwarranted.
AMSTERDAM. arch lit is believed that
the British losses in the fight with Gen
Delarey greatly exceed those given In the
official account. 1t il stated that the Beers
made an enormous haul Of provisions.
The sun., 1902-03-12
british WAR OFFICE AIRSHIP?
Dr. Burton Building One e-AeropIanes Used
With balloon Like Santos Dumont's.

Spsd1I CGbIe DeSpd'ch 10 IHE sun.
LONDON, March 1l.-At a meeting of the
Aeronautical Society to-day Dr. Burton
described a dirigible balloon that he is
constructing for the War Office. Its general
appearance is similar TO that of Santos
Dumonts airship. but the motors are placed
fore and aft, and il has six propellers. 1t
is also proposed to preserve the centre of
gravity by a system of water circulation.
The most novel feature is an arrange
ment of aeroplanes, by which the machine
can be elevated or depressed. There-are
three sets of these ranged in rows Of four.
like stats OF Venetian blind. and recalling
Lilienthals skimming machine.
Sir Hiram Maxim presided at the meeting
and led in the discussion. in which he ad-
vocated his own theories of human fight
He said the problem could be solved by
the Use of machines heavier than air. He
opposed the balloon idea, and condemned
Or. Burton's model as containing more
machinery than it could carry.
Sir Hiram incidentally denied the report
that he had offered a $40 900 prize 10 be
competed for at the St. Louis Exhibition.
He said, however, that ho was prepared TO
offer a large prize for an airship which
would prove really practicable. Such
machine was not in existence and could not
DO produced in time for the ST. Louis Ex-
hibition. He did not think much would
result from the contests there.
The sun., 1902-03-12
GERMAN FORCE AT TIENTSIN.
Powers Get No satisfactory Reply to Ques.
tfons About Its withdrawal.
Special Cdbi, Despatch 10 THE SUS.


PEKIS. March 1.-THE note Of the Foreign
Board relative to the restoration of Tientsin
TO the Chinese, which was sent TO the min
listers on the eve of Yuan Shih Kai's arrival
from Pao-ting-fu, has not been answered by
France or Germany. The reason given by
them for not replying is that they are hold
ing their answer In allegiance pending the
restoration of order in the empire, and
the completion OF the Pei Ho regulations
II Is understood. however. that jealousy Of
Englands new means Of championing China
and the desire Of Germany to consummate
her enterprises In Shantung province are
the chief factors in the Withholding Of the
replies OF France and Germany. II is be-
lieved that the blocking of the payment
of the indemnity nstallment at Shanghai
il intended to offset Germany's refusal
to consent to the restoration of Tientsin.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., March ll.-With
reference TO the news from Pekin that
Germany has declined TO withdraw her
troops from Tientsin, il was learned to-day
that some time ago there were exchanges
among the Powers on the subject of the
continuance of large German garrison
at that place after the others had with
drawn all or nearly all their forces 1t
was suggested TO Germany that her troops
be recalled and the Imperial Government
responded that it was its intention TO do
so as soon as practicable With this as
surance the Powers have been obliged to
be satisfied The United States was one
Of the Governments which approached
Germany on the subject.
The sun., 1902-03-12
"TTMES" THANKS Us FOR 1T.
Says What Prince Henry Learned Here
brought Out Germany's Friendly Words.

Special cable Despatch TO THE SUN
LONDON, March l2.-There is a certain,
but not over-eager readiness TO accept
Baron Won Richtofens declarations in the
Prussian Diet in a generous spirit. 1t
will require, says the Times. a good many
such expressions to remove the resentment
Germany awakened among a people very
slow to harbor it.
The paper speculates upon what It calls
this remar kable change of tone. II says
the clue may perhaps be found In the
observation that il Germany shares the
susceptibilities of her cousins on this side
Of the water she may be able to approach
her cousins on the other side OF the water,
and 30 perhaps become OF some service
20 her other cousins, the Dutch, and their
friends the Beers.
The Times adds that Prince Henry had
various opportunities for learning that
America, though pleased to have Ger
many's friendship. does not wish TO enrich
herself in that way at the expense of her
friendship with Great Britain. Since the
English and American cousins stand to-
gether, Germany probably considers il
time TO be cousin Of both but the English
people will not forget that II Is TO America
they owe this rather touching rapproache-
ment
The circumstance will form new link
between the British and their cousins across
the Atlantic, while both they and the British
will accept with due cordality the sage
conclusion of the German Government
that II is well TO be on good terms with the
two great English-speaking world Powers.
The sun., 1902-03-12
officers in the fight of Lord Methuen's
force with the Boers under Gen DelareY.

officers In the fight Of Lord Methuens
force with the Beers under Gen. Delarey
Lieuts. Vanning, Nesham and Hartley
and Col. Wilson were killed; Gen. Methuen
and Col Townsend were dangerously
wounded Capt. Outran. Lieuts. Dennis
and Logan of the Imperial Yeomanry and
Lieuts Milford and Fitzpatrick were Sc
yerely wounded and Lieut. Squires OF the
Imperial Yeomanry slightly wounded.
Thirty-eight men were killed and seventy
two wounded
The War Office issues a correction as TO
the point from which Lord Methuen was
marching. In yesterdays despatches 1t
was stated that he was marching from Wynn
burg. II should have been Vryberg.
1t ia pointed out in connection with the
capture Of Gen. Lord Methuen that he is
the senior officer next TO Lord Kitchener
now in South Africa. Indeed, in army
service he is his chiefs senior.
In the House Of Commons this afternoon
MIR. Brodrick, Secretary of State for War,
said that roenforcements were being con-
tinually sent to South Africa. A large
number would go next month. He added
that Lord Kitchener would get all the
assistance that he asked.
Methuens reverse felt more than on the
Stock Exchange. although the persistent
selling Of South African mining shares
yesterday before the War Office kilograms
we're made public points TO the conclusion
that the facts had leaked out in more than
one quarter This was especially true Of
the Paris Bourse. The French were per-
sistent sellers of South African shares
late on Saturday and again yesterday
morning.
The market here to-day felt very sore
that the news was held back on Saturday,
although IL was done at Lord Kitcheners
desire, and more is likely 10 be heard Of the
alleged Leakage.
The stock markets were stesder to-day,
although still showing weakness. South
African shares recovered some OF their
opening decline. Consols had fallen 3-le.
The sun., 1902-03-12
DON'T FINCH, SAYS ROSEBERY.
Reverse Is Serious, but we Have Got 10
See This Thing Through"

GLASGOW, March li.-Lord Roseberv
in an address TO the students Of Glasgow
University to-day. referred TO the reverse
to the British in South Africa and the ca p
ture OF Gen. Lord Methuen. He said in
part:
1T is heart-breaking. after the time the
war has lasted and the lavish expenditure
Of life and money. that when we fondly
hoped that the end was in sight 90 serious
reverse could occur. II will encourage
our enemies abroad and dishearten our
friends, but am sure 1t will not dishea rten
US. We have got 20 see this thing through
We must take the blows that fortune deals
with an equanimity which will show that
We we're worthy of better fortune
In the days to come hope that more
prosperous times are in store for us and that
1t will be our proud memory that. even al
the time when our country passed through
the storm. we did not for a moment finch
and were not for an instant dismayed."
Lord Rosebery asked the students 70
sing "Soldiers OF the King" The students
responded, and afterward sang Aud Lang
Syne.'
Lord Rosebery then proceeded TO the
Royal FIchnnge. where he made another
address. He said there was one word he
wished to say on n subject which occupied
their hearts. II would be ridiculous for
his audience. who we're business men, to
attempt to underrate the gravity OF the
recent event in South Africa or the influence
il might exercise on the fortune or duration
Of the war. But they should not exaggerate
its importance, and above all they should
not let II affect their policy in any degree
II was news tia, they had learned with
sorrow and surprise. After ALL such an
event in the history Of an Empire like the
United Kingdom was only an incident OF a
moment. which could not even for a day
retard the flow Of their fortune.
The sun., 1902-03-12
PUT NO BAN ON IRISH LEAGUE
BRITISH CABINET DECIDES TO
DELAY STERN MEASURES.
Fun Operation Of the Grimes Act Opposed
by the Chief secretary for Ireland
and NIr. BaIfour -Niolators Of the Law
TO lie Prosecuted In the Usual way.
Special cable Despatch 10 THE SUN.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE SUN
LONDON, March 12.-Although no officis
statement can be obtained regarding the
Cabinets decision concerning ireland, which
was discussed at yesterdays meeting
there is every reason TO believe that 1t was
resolved not to proclaim the United Irish
League or TO adopt other immediate coer-
! Give measures.
! The Standard, Ministerial organ whose
| information in this matter comedies with
| that obtained from other sources, says
| that the Ministers decided after full con-
| sideration of all the circumstances that
! the time has not yet come for bringing into
play the more drastic features Of the Crimes
act.
II is not thought necessary at present to
suppress the United Irish League as a
national organization, or any Of its local
branches as such. but the policy hitherto
pursued of rendering amenable TO justice
all who in promoting the object OF these
or kindred organizations commit offences
against the law will be vigorously followed.
Should it be found that procedure under
the ordinary law or under those provisions
OF the Crimes act which do not depend upon
the issue of proclamation is insufficient
the special powers at the disposal of the
Executive.
1t is gathered in the lobbies Of the House
Of Commons that the decision was largely
due to Mr. Arthur Balfour. First Lord Of
the Treasury, whose moderate attitude re-
garding Irish agitation is well known. but
il was also due to the judgment OF Mr.
George Wyndham, Chief Secretary for
Ireland, who directly opposed the suppress
sion Of the league.
1t is the opinion Of many that although
a powerful section of the Ministry favors
suppression of the league. such step would
be extremely difficult, as IL would be likely
to involve the designations Of Earl Cadogan,
Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland: Mr.. Wyndham,
and Mr.. Atkinson. Attorney-General for
Ireland.
In recent speeches Messrs. Wyndham
and Atkinson virtually advocated leaving
the law as it stands Mr.. Wyndham
month ago admitted that, out of 200 cases
Of boycotting. only twenty-sx were di-
rectly traceable TO the influence of the
league.
The Dublin correspondent OF the Tele-
graph in a despatch mainly confirming the
foregoing, says he learns, however. that
the branches of the League in the disturbed
districts of Sligo and Roscommon and parts
Of Mayo will be suppressed. but no definite
announcement is to be expected before next
Friday.
After the meeting OF the Cabinet Earl
Cadogan, Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland. had
a prolonged interview with the King at
Marlborough House.
The sun., 1902-03-12
CHIN4'S REFORM IN EDUCATION.
Yuan shih Hal Asks for Funds to Garry
Out the Pians-Army Increases.
Special Caele pespateh 10 TnE Sun.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE SUN
PERM, March lit is reiterated that
Yuan Shih Kai has appealed TO the Empress
Dowager for immediate assistance In the
new educational scheme, saying that other
wise a thorough change cannot be effected
In less than three years. Hitherto Yuan
Shih Kai has been able to make very little
progress in the reforms he desires. He
has not received money for anything except
the army. Recruiting is going on In the
southern part of Chilli province and else
where. The large drill grounds at Pao-
tinR-fu have been enlarged until they are
ten times their former size. This and the
collection of two years indemnity reserve
are the only practical things accomplished
by the reconstructed Government.
The officials whose reform memorials
preciptated the coup d etat, and who were
banished from the capital. have returned
20 Pekin incognito. They say there is
plenty of native talent TO effect a reform in
education especially If amnesty is granted
10 the reformers. They declare that Yuan
Shih Ksi is fully controlled by and sym
pathizes with Gen. Yung Lu and the Empress
Dowager, and that he is following their
example in spectacularly patronizing
foreigners, especially educators, until the
Government is thoroughly in the saddle
again.
The manifest virulence Of anti-foreignism
and the non-recognition Of resident edu-
Gators and independent workers causes dis
trust Of all reform schemes. The educators
and the missionaries are thus forced to
organize for protection and resistance.
An edict has been issued ordering that
economy be practised In making the ar
rangements for the Courts journey TO the
eastern tombs The officials are acting
The sun., 1902-03-12
The BRITISH ARE DEPRESSED
nut DETERMINED TO GIVE RE-
NEUED ENERGY TO THE WAR.
Lady Methuen, Returning to England From
South Africa. Hears Of the Capture
OF Her Husband and Turns Back - CRIT
icism OF Beers for wearing Khaki
Special Gable Despatch 10 THE SUN.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
LONDON, March l2.-The latest South
African calamity lies like shadow on the
country. and the nation yet looks vainly
for comfort. This is not to say that there
are any signs Of despair; on the contrary,
the press and public generally are stiffened
in their determination that Gen. Kitchener
shall be strengthened and to see the war
through at all costs.
But the uncertainty and mystery SUR
rounding certain features OF the affair,
which there is no fresh information to re-
move, cause a fear that the disaster will
prove even worse than has hitherto been
apparent.
The laconic dangerously wounded ap-
pearing against Gen. Methuen's name in
the casualty list increases the anxiety.
Lady Methuen arrived at Madeira Tuesday
on her way home from South Africa. She
received the news of the wounding and
capture Of her husband In a Government
despatch. She disembarked and will re-
turn TO South Africa by the first steamer.
There is n great deal OF irritation here
over the outburst Of triumphant ridicule
In a section Of the Continental press over
Gen. Methuen's disaster. Such tone
however, is nowise universal and there are
prominent organs in Berlin. Vienna and
Paris which. considering the sympathies
of their readers. comment upon the affair
with remarka BILE restraint.
The soreness OF Englshmen over the fact
that Gen. DelaIey's men wore khaki Is not
salved by those who find satisfaction in
precedents. Among other dicta on the
subject is "Stonewall' Jackson's threat
to shoot any Of his own men found dressing
themselves in captured clothes, even to
cover their partial nakedness.
An interviewer tried TO draw a condemna-
ton from Sir Charles Dixie. who replied
tersely that Khaki is a vague term. Con-
tinental critics who admit that the wearing
of English uniforms by the Beers is contrary
TO the laws Of war, excuse it on the ground
that probably otherwise the Beers would
be naked
The sun., 1902-03-12
GERMANY BRITAIN'S FRIEND.
SURPRISING DECLARATION IN
THE PRUSSIAN DIET.
roreign Secretary Defends British Con-
ccnuation Camps - Expresses s,mpa-
thy for Mcthuen - says Everything Eng
land Does In south Africa Is Not Had
.sp,clal cabIe De,paleh % TnE sun

,Spre!ai Gable DtSpdfcH 70 The SUN
BFHIJS, March ii.-ln the House o
Deputies Of the Prussian Diet today Baror
Won Richthofen Prissian Foreign Secretary
read an answer from the British dovern'
ment allowing the distribution OF German
riffs 10 the inmates Of tho concentration
camps In South Africa under the surveil-
lance OF tie English camp authorities
Baron Won Iichthofen declared that the
answer was guarantee Of justice IN the
distribution Of tho gifts.
Baron Won Richthofen then made an i'm
portant declaration in regard to the rela-
tions between Great Britain and Germany.
He said that German critics very often
viewed England's action In South Africa
uniustly The Baron continued: our critl-
cism should be more just. England has
sacrificed In South Africa many men and
large sums of money. The English and
German nations are connected by ties OF
blood, race and friendship. They are
cousins who may again find themselves
side by side
Baron Won Richthofen stated that Gen.
Won Trotha had visited Ceylon and had
found the arrangement of the camps for the
Boer prisoners perfectly satisfactory.
Referring TO the capture OF Gen. Lord
Methuen the Foreign Secretary said: Lord
Methuen deserves our complete sympathy.
As military attache of the British Embassy
at Berlin he enjoyed the esteem OF the
Emperors William and Frederick.
Baron Won Richthofen continued;
"If we feel ourselves cousins and kin
To England we will be ablo the more ehec-
lively to help our common cousins in South
Africa. Let US not always assume from
the very first that everything that happens
on the English side is wrong and bad. 1
may quote an example ] read descrip-
tons OF the prisoners camps which would
make your hair stand OH end.
A few days ago one Of our Generals, who
In in a position from his own experience
to report on the matter. was at my house
and said to me. L consider it my duty and
/ authorize you to make use Of my name
to declare that found the prisoners camps
In Ceylon perfect models This was Gen.
Won Trotha and he added that the kitchens
and hygienic arrangements in the camps
were absolutely first class
Former German officers who were there
said they had only one complaint and that
was Of insufficient variety in the food His
answer was: Well. my children, II you ex-
pect that the English are going 10 serve up
to you caviare and oysters from time to
time you are asking too much.
The sun., 1902-03-12
HAND OF GOD IN BOER VICTORY,
Capt. de yilliers. son OF the Late Boer
General, says the English WIN Lose.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. March ii.-Capt.
Louis de villiers, son Of Gen. de VIliers,
who was killed early in the Boer war, is in
this city. and when told Of the latest Boer
victory, was very much elated.
The hand Of God can be seen in this,
he said. Capt de Villiers added:
The victory is a significant answer TO
Lord Kitchener's rosy reports, There
will be more such answers If you believe
me. The English policy of determination
is like a two-edged sword. Well lick EN-.
| say. we'll lick 'em. for God is with us"
The sun., 1902-03-12
british TRADE IN CUBA.
Request for Most Favored Nation Treat-
ment Presented TO Lord Lansdowne.

Special Cable Despatch 20 1HR Sun.
LONDON, March 1.-THE deputation OF
representatives of the Chambers Of Com
merce Of the United Kingdom, which is
seeking to obtain a promise from the Gov
ernment 20 take immediate action to main
tain the most favored nation treatment
for Great Britain in regard to Cuba. waited
on Lord Lansdowne Minister Of Foreign
Affairs, to-day The interview was private
but II is understood that Lord Lansdownc
the matter.
The sun., 1902-03-12
n. n. USING WATER-TUBE BOILERS
London and Southwestern finds Them
Satisfactory.


LONDON, March n.-Mr Drummond
engineer Of the London and Southweste'r
Railway, has achiev' d what many engineers
hav declared to be almost an imposs.-
bili,y. He has applied the water tube
boiler TO locomotives. Prolonged tr'a
with large number Of engines were 50
eminently satisfactory that Mr.. Drummord d
has determined to use nearly all water-tube,
abolishing fire tubes almost entirely, ro-
tanning only few side tubes of the latter
type.
The correspondent Of the Times, VII,
describes the new application in detai.
mentions a journey from London 70 Sali,-
bury on which an engine with water tubes.
drawing twelve cars, ran in the most salts
factory manner throughout the trip withou,
any printing or other difficulties Steam
was maintained steadily. The coal con
sumption was less than 20 pounds TO the
mile