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| Cristiaan de Wet. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1901.
BOERS STILL ACTIVE.
Kitchener Reports Heavy Fighting in Several Places.
DEWET HARASSING THE.BRITISH.
Burghers Surprise Colonel Damant's Advance Guard In Orange River Colony and Kill Two Officers and Twenty Men—Several Minor Engagements Reported.
LONDON, Dec. 24.—Lord Kitchener, in a dispatch from Johannesburg dated Saturday, Dec. 21, sends reports of sharp fighting in the Orange River Transvaal colonies. Two hundred mounted infantry in the neighborhood of Beginderyn were divided into parties and were searching farms when they were attacked by 300 Boers and 40 armed natives under Commandant Britz. The Boers charged determinedly in overwhelming numbers. The British casualties were severe, but no details have been received.
Lord Kitchener also reports that during General Dewet's attack on the British force commanded by Generals Dartnell and Campbell at Langberg, Dec. 18, the Boers charged bravely and fought desperately for several hours. Dewet was driven off with the loss of 20 men. There were 12 casualties on the side of the British.
On Dec. 20, M. Botha with 800 Boers surprised Colonel Damant's advance guard at Tafel Kop, Orange River Colony. The Boers rushed a kopje commanding the main body and the guns. But Damant rallied his men and drove the Boers from the kopje. The British casualties were heavy. Damant was dangerously wounded; two officers and 20 men were killed, and three officers and 17 men were wounded.
The Boers left six dead on the field and dispersed. The British pursued the enemy and captured a number of prisoners, including Commandant Keyter.
Later the Boers, under a flag of truce, asked permission to remove their dead. They admitted having buried 27 men.
In the fight at Tafel Kop, the Boers, dressed as British yeomen, engaged in a splendid race with the British in the attempt to be first in gaining the crest of the kopje. The Boers gained the summit first and opened a heavy fire on the single troop of Damant's horse which took part in the race for the kopje. These troopers took advantage of all the small amount of cover available immediately below the Boers, and fought until all but four of them were killed or wounded. By that time reinforcements of Damant's horse came up and charged and captured the kopje.
In the eastern part of the Transvaal colony, Colonel Mackenzie attacked Commandant Smit's force at Boersat Lake, Banagher, Dec. 20, and killed six and captured 10 of the enemy. Commandant Smit escaped.
A force of Boers during the night of Dec. 19 attacked the British post at Eland Spruit, but the burghers were driven off, leaving eight men killed, including Comandant Krieze. Field Cornet Mahon, who was wounded, and three other wounded men were also left on the field. Other wounded Boers were carried off in blankets. The British casualties were seven men killed and six officers and 18 men wounded.
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| Jane Croly. |
"Jennie June" Dead.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.—Mrs. "Jennie June" Croly, journalist and organizer of women's clubs, died today in this city from heart failure. Mrs. Croly, who was 72 years old, was born in England. She became a newspaper writer in this city under the nom de plume of "Jennie June" in 1855 and achieved a wide reputation. She organized Sorosis over 30 years ago and through her efforts the Federation of Women's clubs in this country was formed.
Will Russia Modify Demands?
PEKIN, Dec. 24.—Paul Lassar, the Russian minister to China, has requested the Chinese plenipotentiaries, Prince Ching and Wang Wen Shao, to present their objections to the Manchurian treaty (which was discussed here between M. Lesser and the Chinese representatives last Saturday) in writing for transmittal to his government. The ministers of foreign powers here who oppose this treaty consider this request a sign that Russia is willing to modify her demands.
Red Light District Raided.
ALBANY, Dec. 24.—In pursuance of the policy promulgated by the police officials several weeks ago another raid was made last night on a notorious resort in the "Red Light" district. The concert saloon of Theo Creamer was raided and 20 of the inmates arrested.
PAGE FOUR—BRIEF EDITORIALS.
Privy Councilor Goldberger of Berlin explains that the recently formed German"sugar kartell" is not a trust, but merely "an agreement among the manufacturers for the purpose of controlling home production and regulating prices." Of course everybody will readily recognize the difference. A "kartell" must be about the same as a "community of interest," which everybody knows is not a trust.
A little postage stamp book, issued by the postoffice department, takes the lead in the matter of circulation. According to the postmaster general's report no less than 4,698,423 of them were sold last year, and the supply was unequal to the demand. There's no doubt that it's a handy volume to have in one's pocket.
A seat in congress is now somewhat more attractive than heretofore. The old cane backed and cane seated chairs have been replaced by handsomely upholstered mahogany ones, with other desk furniture to correspond. There will probably be no trouble in getting congress to audit the bill for this expenditure.
THAWING DYNAMITE.
A Great Explosion followed, But No One Was Killed.
Workmen were thawing dynamite at Six Mile Creek, Ithaca, Sunday afternoon preparatory to blowing up the frozen debris [result of flooding—CC editor]. An experienced man had the work in charge, but a crowd was looking on. Suddenly a small boy noticed that a blazing stick had fallen over against another one upon which was a percussion cap and the second had taken fire. It would explode when the fire reached the cap. He gave the alarm and all fled for their lives. But a few seconds elapsed before the explosion came, [and] in that time all got well out of the way. The explosion was a terrific one and tore a hole in the frozen ground a foot deep and two feet in diameter where the dynamite stood. Glass was broken in some thirty houses that stood within a half mile of the place. The city of Ithaca is replacing the glass.
The only serious damage was to a lady in a house 600 feet from the scene of the explosion. She was standing near her kitchen door preparing dinner. The door was blown open by the concussion with such force as to throw her clear across the room. Her spine was injured and her nerves somewhat shattered. It was fortunate that the general results were no worse.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Justice Duane Burgess of Marathon, N. Y., Takes a Dose of Laudanum.
MARATHON, Dec. 24.—Last evening about 7 o'clock Duane Burgess visited the drugstore of M. T. Wooster, going from there to Hotel Newell where he called for a glass of ale. Then he stepped to the washroom and drank four ounces of laudanum and the ale. He at once went up stairs to his wife who soon came down for Dr. Teed of Lisle, who was at the hotel. Dr. H. L. Smith was at once summoned. They used the stomach pump and with others gave him a severe pounding and shaking up.
This morning he is able to move slightly. Mr. Burgess is a justice of the peace and occupies an office with Attorney H. E. Wilson in the Mansard block. Several weeks ago he was married to Mrs. Ella Jones and since then they have boarded at the Newell House. No reason is known for his act.
HOMER CREAMERY
Incorporated With a Capial Stock of $5,500—The Directors.
ALBANY, Dec. 24.—The Homer Creamery company of Homer, N. Y., has been incorporated. Its capital stock is $5,500. The directors are Ralph Butler, Wm. Wakefield, Chas. A. Henry, Frank Copeland and Thos. H. Bell of Homer.
Christmas at the Postoffice.
Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 25, is a legal Holiday. The office will be open from 7 to 10:30 A. M. and from 6 to 7 P. M. There will be one complete delivery by the carriers. The money order office will be closed all day.
ANDREW S. BROWN, Postmaster.
RECOVERING HIS SIGHT.
As a Result of the Operation Mr. Hayes Had in Syracuse, N. Y.
Miss Lillian Hayes, who is teaching at Sayville, is spending the Holiday vacation at her home, 192 Main-st., Cortland. Today she, with her brother Mr. Lewis Hayes, is in Syracuse to see their father, Mr. L. S. Hayes, who is having his eyes treated in that city, and who may return to Cortland with them this evening. Mr. Hayes is reported to have regained his sight to a wonderful degree by the operation for removing the lens of the left eye. The bandages have been removed for a few days only, but already he is able to distinguish objects better than he has for a long time.
WILLIAM SMITH HOXIE.
Another Veteran of the Civil War Passed Away Very Suddenly.
William Smith Hoxie, [pdf] who died yesterday from the effects of heart disease, was born at Summerhill, Cayuga Co., N. Y., March 23, 1839. Here he lived with his parents, Isaac and Mary Ann Hoxie until the beginning of the civil war, when he enlisted in Company D., Seventy-fifth regiment, New York State Volunteers. At the close of two years of service he reenlisted in the same company and served during the entire period of the struggle. He saw a great deal of active service and took part in many battles, but received only one bullet wound, and that in the wrist at the battle of Port Hudson.
On Jan. 17, 1867, he was married to Miss Alice Watrous of Cortland, who survives him. Three sons were born to them who survive. These are Messrs. Vernon, Frank and Eugene Hoxie of Binghamton. For many years Mr. Hoxie lived at Hoxievllle, where he conducted a saw milling business. About fifteen years ago he moved to Cortland, where he has since lived, and where for the most part he has been a miller. In the early part of October last he went into partnership with R. D. Eddy in a milling business at Onondaga Valley, but this he had to give up on account of ill health.
Mr. Hoxie was a prominent member of Grover Post, G. A. R., and in 1894 was commander of the organization. He had a great love for the old soldiers, and was proud of the honor that was his in being counted in their numbers.
Deceased is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. David Wallace of Texas Valley and Mrs. Francis Brown of Summerhill.
The funeral will be held from the house at 10:30 o'clock, Thursday, and from the First Baptist church at 11 o'clock.
GROVER POST AND RELIEF CORPS
To Attend the Funeral of Mr. Hoxie in a Body.
CORTLAND, N. Y., Dec. 24, 1901.
The comrades of Post Grover are requested to meet at the post rooms at 9:30 o'clock on Thursday to attend the funeral of our late Comrade W. S. Hoxie. All veterans are invited to turn out and honor one who has done his duty well.
H. R. BURROUGHS, Com.
The ladies of Grover Relief Corps are requested to meet at their rooms at 10 o'clock on Thursday morning for the purpose of attending Mr. Hoxie's funeral.
LOVINA A. BURROUGHS, President.
BREVITIES.
—Wish you a Merry Christmas.
—Tomorrow will be Christmas day and no paper will be issued from this office. All the news of the two days on Thursday.
—Eleven telephones were subscribed for from the Home Telephone Co., yesterday, the most of which were given as Christmas presents.
—Vesta lodge, No. 255, I. O. O. F., will hold a dancing party at the lodge rooms next Saturday evening. "Happy Bill" Daniels' orchestra will furnish music.
—New display advertisements today are—Opera House, "Fabio Romani" page 5; McKinney & Doubleday, Christmas greeting, page 6; Bingham & Miller, Christmas greeting, page 7.
—The Keystone class of the Congregational church held its second annual banquet last night. The members had a fine time. The full report of the affair came too late for publication today.
—It will require another day or two before trains on the E. & C. N. Y. R. R. can be run through from Cortland to Cincinnatus, but no efforts are spared to push the work along as rapidly as possible to a conclusion.
—Two shifts of men are working day and night to rush the new Traction company's bridge near McGraw to completion. The last of the piles will be driven today and the bridge builders and track layers are close behind. It is thought that the care can be run over the bridge tomorrow.
—The Lehigh Valley railroad yesterday had its trains running as far west as Van Etten and this morning the first train came through from Elmira. It will be a day or two yet before trains can be run through to Canastota, but the work of repairs is being hustled. There were nine bridges out between Elmira and Canastota, besides many more being weakened. This was a storm long to be remembered.
—Ithaca has appointed a flood commission to see what can be done to the creeks of that city in the way of deepening and straightening them to prevent the repetition of the recent flood and consequent damage. This may be a good thing, but no commission can do away with the tremendous fall from the hillsides at Ithaca and consequent rush of water down the steep sides whenever a heavy rain comes. The location of the place itself is a menace at such times.
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