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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
TREATY OF PRETORIA, 1902.


ed on a general uprising Of the Dit
landers, but Somebody blundered."
He was not supported and was taken
prisoner on January 2, 1896 Jameson,
the American mining engineer, John
Hays Hammond, and several others of
prominence among the Uitlanders,
were thrown into prison. Jameson
was sent to England for trial, where
he was found guilty OF violating the
foreign enlistment act and sentenced
to ten months imprisonment but was
let off through the efforts of the Amer
lean government and banished from the
country.
This raid gave an excuse to Kruger
for more repressive measures against
the Uitlanders. Relations between
Great Britain and the Transvaal be-
came more and more strained until at
last, in October of 1899, war broke
out. The Beers were a people who
could shoot and ride; immense
stretches of territory had to be fought
over where the Boer was perfectly at
hcme; he was ably led and fought
within handy reach of his bases of
supplies. The British were poorly Of
ficered at first; the British govern
ment failed to realize the prowess of
it's enemy until its armies had suffered
repeated reverses; and 1t was conduct
ing a war many thousands OF miles
away and doing it by "the bookish the
ory," until sad experience taught
bitter lesson. 1t was not until
Kitchener and Roberts were finally
sent down there that British arms re
covered their prestige.
The Beers besieged Ladysmith on
October 30. 1899, and it was not until
February %, 1900, that the town was
relieved. Kimberly was besieged on
October IA, and not relieved until Feb
ruary Is of the following year, while
the siege of Mafeking lasted from DC.
tober Is, 1899, to May 10 of the next
year The capture of Cronje's army
at the Modder river on February OF of
1900 and the taking of Pretoria on
June were other notable events of
the war. The Beers still held out In
small bands and it was not until 1909
that peace was finally concluded.
On May 81, 1902, treaty was signed
by the British and Boer representa-
tives at the Boer capital. Pretoria. By
this treaty the TransvaaI and the Or
ange Free State came under Brit
ish colonial government. No punish
ment was to be imposed upon the de-
feated by way Of indemnity or fines,
or IN any other way, and the Fights of
the Beers to a participation In the
government was guaranteed.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19

The United States Of South Africa,
which is now looming large in the at
fairs of the British empire, Is one OF
the results of the treaty of Pretoria
which closed the Boer war, begun in
October of 1899.
For many years the relations be-
tween the Boer republic of the Trans
vaal and Cape Colony, lying to the
south of 1t, had been strained with
resulting strain upon the relations be-
tween the Transvaal and the Brit
Ish government The Orange Free
State lying between Cape Colony and
the Transvaal, got along better with
the British authorities, but when the
war came threw its lot with the Boer
republic. The principal cause of fric-
ton was the high-handed manner In
which, under President Kruger, "Uit-
landers," or aliens, in Transvaal were
treated. The Boer or native, popu-
lation of the Transvaal was about TO-
900 Of whom $4,000 were voting citi-
zens. The Uitlanders, five-sixths of
whom spoke English, were estimated
al about 10000, nearly half of whom
were male adults; and in December of
1895, according to Lord Bryce, their
numbers were increasing at the rate
of nearly 1000 a week through arriv.
ais from Cape Town alone, and it was
estimated that should the deep levels
of the mines go on prospecting, by 1905
there would be an Uitlander popula-
ton in the republic of half million,
or nearly eight times as many Uitland-
ers as natives. The Uitlander was
practically excluded, except in very
limited and theoretical way, from a
share in the government. But he was
taxed until the Transvaal treasury was
overlooking. And the Uitlanders were
developing the country, conducting the
large enterprises, and were the en-
ployers of labor on a large scale. Also
the Transvaal government would not
provide efficient police for the mines
and refused to pass laws to keep liquor
away from the natives.
Believed Themselves Superior.
The Boess treated the Uitlander, the
British especially, with the utmost
Contempt, believed themselves a supe-
rior race and able to stand in arms
any time against Great Britain.
Naturally friction was bound to oc-
cur, and matters went from bad to
worse until the famous jameson raid
Of 1895. Instigated by Cecil Rhodes,
Doctor Jameson, Scottish physician,
started from Pitsani, town in Bechu-
analand, with a force of about 600
men, to capture the important Boer
city of Johannesburg. He had count
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
FAMOUS
PEACE TREATIES
BY H. IRVING KING
TREATY OF WASHINGTON, 1919.

BY II. IRVING KING

The treaty between Spain and the
United States signed at Washington
in February of 1919 brought to an end
state of war" which, without any
actual proclamation, existed in fact
between the two countries, and gave
Florida to the latter. 1t was in this
treaty that the United States intro
duced that novelty in diplomacy of
paying for regions which it had pre-
viously obtained by conquest; pol
icy which was afterwards followed
with regard to the treaties closing the
Mexican war and the last war with
Spain. The possession of Florida by
Spain shut out Alabama and Missis-
sippi from access to the coast of the
Gulf of Mexico, which extended west;
and by holding of Amelia Island at
the mouth of the st. Mary's on the At
lantic was a constant irritation to
Georgia. The Florida coasts, both on
the Atlantic and the Gulf, furnished
rendezvous for pirates and smugglers
and through the years of tumult from
1907 to 1915, while Spain was engaged
in war In Europe and by revolt among
her American colonies, criminals Of all
sorts from everywhere sought a refuge
in Florida, where they were joined by
runaway slaves from the United States.
Although the rebellion of the other
colonies of Spanish-America did not
spread to Florida. the mother country
was unable to give effective aid to the
governor of that colony and at one
time the governor wrote to the Amer
lean secretary of state saying that he
would be obliged to ask the United
States to take charge of the colony I'M
less he received aid from Spain. The
attitude of the United States toward
the revolted South American colonies
greatly irritated Spain and the United
States was irritated by the fact that
the British had used Florida as
base of operations in the war of 1872.
Beginning of a Border War.
Then there was another cause OF
quarrel. In settling up matters with
the European powers after the Ma
poleonic wars the United States pre-
scented a little bill to Spain of over
seven million dollars for damage done
to American shipping-and Spain
showed no disposition to settle up.
During the war of 1872 Andrew Jack
son invaded the territory of nominal
ly friendly power by Selling Pensacola
and driving a British force from Fort
Barrancas, after which he withdrew.
Some months after the close Of the
war of 1912 there was another inva-
sion of Florida. The British during
the war had built a strong fort ON
the Appalachicola and did not evacu-
ate it when the war closed. Instead
the British commander stirred up the
Indians, outlaws and negroes against
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
| NO NEED FOR THEM TO PART
Young Man Willing to Sacrifice Hin,
self to Soften Blow to Poor
Father-in-LaW.

The young man had asked him Tor
the hand of his daughter, and a pang
wrung the fatherly heart of Mr.. Jones
as he looked at the youth, and thought
of the bitterness of parting with his
well-beloved child.
81 suppose, Oliver" he said at last,
SIT is only natural and right that when
the young birds have become old
enough to fly, they should leave their
parental nest and go with their chosen
mates to build nests of their own, and
yet it pains me when I think Of ons
CT my fledglings getting ready to fly
away"
This seems to be goodsiZed nest"
suggested the young man, anxious to
soften the blow; perhaps you'd rath-
er have me and Gertie stay here"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
PUT PROFITS INTO DIAMONDS
Many Reasons Why Increased Demand
for Precious Stones Invariably
Follows Devastating War.

The waste of war, by which many
suffer and few reap returns, is always
accompanied by demand for precious
stones. This war has differed only
from other wars in that the demand
was greater. Profteers in the allied
countries have bought for the purpose
of display. Profiteers in enemy coun-
tries want diamonds, because they sup
ply the safest way of concealing new
ly acquired wealth. AS the diamond
industry is the closest corporation in
the world, values are not likely to de
preciate, unless all the profiteers want
to change their Investments at the
same time. At the present moment
the price is higher than it has ever
been.
The diamond dealer is of all trad
ers the least hampered by office re-
strictions. He frequently carries the
bulk of his stock in trade about with
him In his waistcoat pocket. The pub
lie street is, as often as not, his only
market place. In Haton gardens,
which is the chief center of the dia-
mond industry in London, may fire.
quently be seen little groups of two
three, or more welldressed men, peer
ing intently through little monocle
lenses at gems worth many thousands
Of dollars.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19

Priscilla had been left alone with
the twins and had taken it upon her.
self to correct them. Hearing them
cry, her mother hurried upstairs to
see what the matter was.
"They were naughty" explained
Priscilla, land / slapped them"
"Then 1 shall have to send you
downstairs" said her mother firmly.
"If 1 can't trust you with the babies
you cannot stay where they are"
A little later her mother found Pris-
ella sitting on the steps, looking
thoughtful. "Well," she remarked, as
her mother passed her, "if you want
to bring up your children to be
naughty you cam
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
LONG SEPARATION
is HAPPILY ENDED
Pittsburgh Mother and Daughter
Are Reunited After 13
Years.

Pittsburgh.-After a separation Of
IL years, Pittsburgh mother and her
daughter have been happily reunited,
cllmaxing an unrelenting search by
John 'Englert of 34iS Gleason street,
Nckeesport, tipstaff In the Allie
gheny county courthouse
Thirteen years ago Mr.. Englert took
Jane Elizabeth Graham, then girl
aged u, from an asylum. Several years
before, Nathaniel Graham, the girls
father, veteran rivermsn, died, and
the girl and brother were placed in
st. PauPS asylum. Two years later
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
Divorces Husband
Who Won't Work

San Francisco, Cal.-"Back
again, your honor" said Mrs.
Ruby ]. HORNE, dropping into
the witness stand in Superior
Judge e. P. Morgan's court the
other day.
Then, as the judge looked puz-
zled, she explained that he had
already given her two divorces
and was about to repeat the Of
Tense.
Il remember you WELL" he
said.
Eyes, 1 got in wrong again"
added Mrs. HORNE. 'My third
husband, Leon S. HORNE, whom
l married July 16, 1917, worked
one day q week and spent the re-
mainder of the time resting, re-
naming in bed each day until
noon, reading the paper and
smoking. He was millionaire
with no income. Judge, do you
blame mel"
Far be 1t from SUCH" said
Judge Morgan, granting her de-
cree as the bailiff called out,
Next"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19

Macor, Ga.-Thirty lawyers are en-.
gagged In the trying of the case of
the American National bank against
the stockholders of the old CONNER
cial National bank and 100000 is in
volved.
The American took over the Com
mercial a few years ago and insti-
tuted suit against the stockholders
for the sum. claiming that the assets
they secured were not enough to pay
off the Indebtedness.
The plaintiff holds that the stock
holders of the Commercial, under ma
tional banking laws, are liable for
double the amount of their stock.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
All Nicely Arranued,

ooh, yes, it's all nicely arranged.
sible to live on his income and he
needs me to economize for him."
'But, my dear, you have found it
practically impossible to dress your
self on your allowance" said her
chum.
"True," she admitted, land so I
need him to economic for me. It's a
splendid arrangement, don't you think
SOP"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
His Doubt.

"You mustn't grieve So" said the
sympathetic parsOn to the bereaved
man, your poor wife will be happier
In the world to which she has gone
than she ever was in this"
"That may be so, parson,," said the
widower, "that may be all as you say,
but / don't see how it can be- With
me here where she can't find fault
with me every day / don't see how
she can be entirely happy"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
cuticura Comforts Baby's Skin

When red, rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches Of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then of that exquisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Taicum,
one Of the Indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio.-Adv.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
Real Bad Luck.

Detroit.-It's bad luck to wink at
soldiers girl-when the soldier is pres
ent. Harry Thelmar tipped one wink
at Private Zeigler's companion. The
.ye is temporarily closed
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
"BAYER CROSS" ON
GENUINE ASPIRIN
I 4 \
lBAYER)
W

"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" to be
genuine must be marked with the
safety "Bayer Cross" Always buy an
unbroken Bayer package which con-
tains proper directions to safely re-
lieve Headache, Toothache, Earache.
Neuralgia, Colds and pain. Handy tin
boxes of - tablets cost but few
cents at drug stores-larger packages
also. Aspirin is the trade mark of
Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetic-
acidester of Salicylicacid.-Adv.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
Looking on the BRIGHT Side.

Old Lady-That parrot bought yes
terday uses most violent language.
Dealer-Lady, don't deny that he
does swear bit, but you must be
thankful he doesn't drink or gamble.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
UnsophiSticated,

Bess-She seems to like everybody.
June-Yes; she has no husband
Baltimore American.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
In New York.

"Pll pay the dinner check"
"All right; and I'll ransom our hats"
Ransom is good term for it."
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
Nothino in IL.

Tommy-How you did holler when
the dentist was working over you.
Bobby-Well, it was a holler tooth,
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19

Anybody can write book, but it
takes brains to quiet six months
aid.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19

Things that go into the ears of Cos
sips drop out of their mouths.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19

It Is easier TO make a new quarrel
than it is to patch an old one.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19
OF No Importance.

''TrotZky says"
"Never mind the rest of it. I'm fed
up on bunk"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1919-07-19

WANTED-One salesman in each County in
State to sell article just out. one that
every and woman uses. No competition:
no experience; Instructions furnished If you
are not making $4,000 per week write at
once, as territory will be assigned. Ladies
preferred. P. o. Box 1852 Charleston. VIVA
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
MARTINS ESTATE
VALUED $4,000

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Nov. 10.
announcement was made here to-
day by men well informed that SEN
ator Thomas 5. Martin left an estate
estimated to be worth about $50, 0oe.
Friends who knew the Senator be-
fore he entered public life state that
at that time he was worth sis8, 6ee.
His estate here, according to avail
able figures, is valued at sts,0ee.
Against this he left q note Of s15.e00.
Efforts to find a will have so far
proved futile. In event none in found
the estate will be divided between his
daughter and son, following the ap-
pointment of an administrator by the
court.
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE TO
PROBE RED DEP0RTATI0NS

Congressman Albert Johnson OF
Washington will head a subcommittee
of eight members of the House I'm
migration Committee which will 10
to New York tomorrow to begin hear
ings on charges that the Bureau of
Immigration has failed 10 depoFt
large numbers OF aliens held 10 be
uadesirabTer- -.
The bureau operated under the di-
rection Of the Department of Labor.
1t Ia expected that the result of the
Congressional investigation will be
legislation to consolidate all juris-
diction over deportations in the De
partment of Justice.
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
GLASS STILL SILENT
ABOUT TAXING TOGA
Gives Letters Regarding His
< Acceptance, But Keeps
n Time to Himself.

Letters concerning his resignation
Is Secretary OF the Treasury, to ae-
espt the appointment OF Governor
Davis. Of Virginia to the Senate, have
Been made publis by Carter Glass. The
letters include one from the former
Secretary OF the Treasury to the
President and one from Mr., Wilson,
indorsing the appointment of Mr..
Glass to -filI the vacancy caused by
the death Of Senator Martin.
At present, there Is no authoritative
information ssailsbIs concerning the
time when Mr.. Glass will take up his
new duties as Senator The Senator
has made no announcement. but il
ts believed he will not quit his pres
ent post until the opening OF the next
session OF Congress, December I.
When Mr.. Glass notified the Presi-
tent Of his appointment to the Senate
he said he regarded his choice as an
indication Of confidence placed in him
by the Virginia executive, but his
first duties lay with the Administra-
tion.
Pats It Up to Presideat.
Hence. IL 1t is your Judgment that
/ would better remain at my post in
the Treasury, you may be sure 1 am
quite prepared cheerfuIly to accept
your view" the letter said. Con
Sersely, IL il would seem to you ad-
visaole, in all the circumstances, for
ne to take service again in the legis-
lstiye branch of the Government, /
vould desire to accept the honor
which Governor Davis has been
pleased to offer me"
fellows
1T was most thoughtful and gen
erous OF you to consult my desires
In the matter Of your selection by
Governor Davis for the seastorship
from Yirginia, left vacant by the
seath of Senator Martin. OF course
you must accept the appointment
While your withdrawal from the Ad-
ministratiOn as a Cabinet officer is
a matter of deep regret to me and to
your associates, feel that your
fine ability may again be utilized as
q member OF the Senate, in adyanc-
ing the interests of the nation and
the Administration in that great for
sm.
Loyal snS RessurrefsL
No President has had a more loyal,
q more devoted or a more resource
ful friend than you have beer to me.
feur work as chairman of the Bank
Ing and Currency Committee OF the
House % Representative in connee-
hon With the esteblishme of the
Federal reserve act. and your stout
support Of the Administrations at
every turn while a member of the
House caused US to rely upon you in
every emergency.
while Your OCCUPANCY of the of
flee Of Secretary OF the Treasury has
been brief the administration OF its
ahatrs under your guidance has
moved forward TO the highest levels
~ efficiency and high devotion to 1the
public interest
Governor Davis has honoTed the
cid state of yirsinia b. paying tTib-
nte to 50 distinguished a son. We
snail watch your career in the Senate
with sffectionate interest and ad-
nliration."
The Washington times., 1919-11-19
WOULD LIMIT Use
OF NAVY UNIFORM
Officers Say Unscrupulous
Ex-Sailors Degrade Time
Honored Garb.

Fastidious and dressy navy men are
soreIy grieved over the base uses to
which the uniform 10 being put by
discharged members Of the military
forces who are allowed by law to
retain a complete outfit on their re-
turn to civilian life.
In a complaint that has reached
Secretary Daniels it is stated that
civilians are wearing the uniform
as hawkers at county fairs, circuses
and on the street corners, and that
the condition of a majority of these
unifsrms is altogether disreputable.
The uniform to this extent has been
debssed and the respect for IL and
the governmental authority whieh it
represents, Ii is believed, has been
lowered to a corresponding degree"
Secretary Dsnlsls has written
Speaker Gillett setting forth this bad
state Of affairs, and suggesting that
some limitations be placed by law on
the wearing of the uniforms.
1t is urged that the uniform, which
includes the oyercost, could be al
lowed properly to be worn at post
meetings, encampments, civic and an
niversary parades and similar func-
tions, but should not be made a
knock-around suit by it's possessor.
The House Naval Affairs COMMITTEES
has had it's attention directed to the
complaint made by Secretary Daniels,
and will consult with the spick and
span naval officers as they appear
before the committee later on stepe
necessary to be taken by Congress by
way of Legislation to correct possible
abuses of privileges granted.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-04-05
". 4. Porter Ledring
For Washington.

" \ Porter who leaves ror
washington next week. ~ runpiur
seven strings ~ toolA on his bis
lciu" ai walnut, Kan. and ha4 been
shipping his oil iu tank cars III.
shipments for tho week rpdlnr
March ~ totallod 24i0 barrels. and
~ the first oil ever Shlppcd OUT ~
that field
Sine" Mr. Porter has completed
his pipe lnr. II has created great
interest In that section. Hud many
wells are starting that otherwise
would not have been. on account nf
not being able to dispose of the oil
Mr.. Porter has contracted for 90
wells, 30 ~ which are to be com
pletcd by July
Ito has shipped his big cnr 10
Washington. and viii from now on
give some attention to his string ~
race horses. which have been train
Ing At the Jennings trnCk Hr has
tho choice Of all i-ycHr. Oldg for the
American championship horse this
year. II viii be u great summer Tor
Mr. Porter, and he will carry with
him the best wishes Of a large cir
Gle Of friends IN Tulsa. inasmuch aa
he carries the banner for this town
In all hts races. and none Of them
are cheap affairs
II he brings bnck long string of
victories II II forcgnnc conclusion
that Tulsa VIII have her own race
track hereafter. and who shall say
that the greatest derby Of them all
is not run here Mre Porter ~
recognized Hs n sportsman Of tho
highest order,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-04-05

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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-04-05
w. n. Gray. Oil Producer,
On Petroleum Institute.

w, II. Gray. who leaves In "A few
days FOR Houston, speaking about tho
petroleum institute. SAYS that the idea
Is COED one. "lt remaies to be
seen whether or not the institute
Will rednd TO the benefit OF the
industry as q whole. Tho oil business
may be divided into three branches.
the producer who is Interested IN
getting high price, and the best
service he can from the buyers of
crude, whether II he the Standard