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FORT WAYNE, IND FRIDAY, JAN. 12, JHOO. PRICE TWO CENTS. I ADVANGB IS BEGUN; tr Buller Has Occupied the South Bank of the Tugela River, Which is in Flood; Who Vm taken loathe state penltea tlry at Michigan' City Monday to indeterminate sentence of malfeasance la office, may yet regain JiU His attorney, A. Knotts, went to Indianapolis last night and today will make an appeal before the supreme court In bis behalf.

BOERS ARE' STRONGLY ENTRENCHED, Jan. 13. Tbe war office this corning received the following dispatch from General Sailer, dated Springfield, Thursday, January 11, at 9.20,evelng$ "I occupied the south bank of the Tugela Potgleter's drift thia morning seised port The river la in flood. The enemy ta strongly entrenched about four and a half miles to fhe north," BULLER'S PLANS. London, an.

12. Apart trcw the Meflnjte newt that General Buller has commenced second attempt to cross the Tugela river, the only official news this morning Is the list of casualties among the British officers in the fight at Ladysmlth, Satirday, January showing thirteen killed and twenty seven wounded. Among the latter was Lieutenant Colonel William Henry Dlck Cunyngham, V. commander of the Second bat" talion ot the Gordon Highlanders since 1897, who has since succumbed to his wounds. He was Immensely popular everywhere and bis death will cause widespread sorrow.

General Boiler's movement, obvl ously, Is of a flanking character, but whether 1 la Intended to puth the advance home or whether his operations are only feint to cover an attack in torcQ on. the Boor position at Hlangawan mountain remains to be seen. Springfield, from whence General Buller's dispatch was sent, Is sixteen tubes west of Frere, The last news from Springfield was that ft wa held by.taa. Johannesburg corps under General Ben Viljoen and the Boers had big guns In position at Potgletera drift, apparently six or eight miles north of Springfield and across th big TugeU. The possession ot th drift.

and the point is rev girded as of great Importance. It Is reported that General Buller submitted his plan of campaign to Lord Roberts immediately after the latter landed and that Oeneral Roberts sanctioned it There Is belief in some quarters that General Hector MacDonald will succeed Lord Methuenin command of the British force at Kodder river. INTERESTING CEREMONY. Loudon, Jan. 12.

There was a unique and interesting ceremony at the Guild hall today, when BOO of the city of gLondoa Imperial volunteers recelVed their kits and the freedom ot the city. The big crowds in the vicinity cheered the arriving volunteers, each of whom received a parchment certificate of 'tbe freedom enclosed In a neat blue case. The ceremonial admitting the officers, this afternoon, was more elaborate. It occurred in the presence of tbe lord, mayor Mr. A.

J. Newton, the councillor and the Duke ot Cambridge, This portion of the regiment, which sails tomorrow, will attend a special service in St cathedral tonight and will afterwards be entertained at supper by the benchers ot tEe Inner temple. REPORT BRITISH LOSSES. London, Jan. 12.

The war office announces that the British casualties at Ladysmlth January among the rank and file, were 135 killed and 243 woanded. Lady Mothuen has issued an absolute contradiction of the, rumors that Lord Methuen is 111 or that he waa injured by the fall ing of his horse at the battle of Magersfontejh. THE CASE or YOUNG HAY. i London, Jan Wlth reference "tot a Washington report cabled here that the' Boers will refuse to receive Albert S. Hey, the new United States consul at Pretoria, now on his way to 'his 'post, on account Of fact that he'was la constant communication' with tbe British foreign office while In London, the Associated Press is informed that Mr.

Hay's communication athe' foreign office consisted of social call on Lord 'Salisbury, which lasted only a few minutes and was1 undertaken purely because si a son of the United States secretary of state and a former ambassador at London, be desired to personally pay his father's compliments to the premier, The Associated Press Is officially informed that Lord Salisbury and Mr, Hay did not discuss Transvaal affairs. PHILIPPINE COMMISSION. New York, Jan. 12. A special to tbe Times from Washington saysi About the last of January tbe Philippine commission will submit their full report to the president President Schurman was at the white house Thursday to announce that progress was being made, and before February the work of the com mission would be completed.

In the full report each commissioner will deal with a separate subject That of President Schurman Is on govern ment for the Philippines. He has considered the matter fully, and has discussed his report with tbe president It is assumed that such prac tical points as he rnay offer will be brought to the attention of the ap propriate committees ot tbe senate and the bouse. As to the question of again aending a commission to the Philippines, it has been suggested in congress, by both senators and repre sentatives, that a joint commission of members might be named tor that purpose. It Would be very populaV, and also very expensive, but it Is insisted that it would be a better way of preparing congress for legislative option than the plan of making up a committee outside of congress and expecting members of both houses to read their report after has been made in order to become Informed. It Is maintained that a report from members who are well known would be more Interesting and impressive.

FAMOUS WOMAN DOCTOR DIES. Boston, Mass Jan, 12. Mrs. Ellabeth J. French, M.

aged seventy nine years, renowned as physician and temperance lecturer, died at her home bere yesterday. She was born in Mecbanlcsburg, the daughter of a physician, tend worked with ber father until ber marriage, when she began practice lb New York. Later she lived in Philadelphia and six years ago came to Boston. Mrs French's special line of work wss in tbe medical and therapeutic uses of electricity and Mectro cranial diagnosis, in which she established a fame almost world wide, receiving commendation from the most distinguished, members of tbe medical profession, She was tbe originator of the womah's temperance praying band. She also was the author ot several books on her special medical work and upon temperance.

She Is survived by two daughters, May French Sheldon, the African explorer and author, who in London, and Dr, Belle French Patter son, a well known practitioner ana lecturer, of this city'. SAW GENERAL CORBIN. A special telegram from Washing ton to tbe Indianapolis Sentinel this morning saysi "Representative Robinson today called on General Corbin and Secretary Root relative to having the remains of General tawton brought to Port Wayne and lying in state there. General Corbin says tbe place of de barkation bad not as yet been determined upon by tbe department The New Orleans route is thought of favorably on account of snow in the mountains. Mr.

Robinson did not see Secretary Root, but will call on him tomorrow. Both the Indian senators and all the representatives have asked that his request of the cttUena of Fort Wayne be granted aid have signed a petition to the war department TALK OniLLINfi, ALLEN COUNTY FARMERS ARE IN, SESSION, THE ANNUAL INSTITUTE OPENS THE ATTENDANCE IS LARGS AND INTEREST GOOD. COMMITTEES ARE APPOINTED REPORT THE CANAL MEASURE HOUSE COMMITTEE FAVORS A GREAT WATERWAY, Recommend the Nicaragua Route and Provide a BUI That Will Bring It About. Washington, Jan. 12.

The house committee on inter state and foreign commerce; today ordered a favorable report upon the Hepburn bill for tbe construction of the Nicaraugua canal, Tbe bill Is practically the same one reported by the committee in the last congress. There was some discussion about the advisability ot delaying action on the, bill until the Isthmian canal commission reported, but this was finally regarded as unnecessary and all the members except Mr. Fletcher, of Minneeota, voted to report tbe bill favorably. The latter said bis silence should not be construed as opposition to the measure, but merely as a reservation ot his right to support or oppose it after further consideration. The committee made seme changes in the original bill, inserting a new section three and making verbal alterations.

The bill after providing that the president shall acquire tbe territory tor the construction bt tbe canal from the states of Costa Rica and Nicarau gua, shall direct tbe secretary ot war to construct tbe canal, and $140,000,000 is authorized to to "be appropriated for tbe purpose set forth in the bill. AXTELL IS ASKED TO RESIGN. Royal Oak, Mich, Jan. 12, The membeis of Rev, J. Axtell's con gregatlon have taken a decided stand against bis pugilistic, tendencies and shown the lighting parsoa In the strongest possible manner that; tney disapprove of the notoriety be has gtlned and the manner In which he" secured it.

At a meeting; church, board a resolution was adopt ed "that in View of Mr. Axtell's recent conduct we ask him to resign," There Was no opposition to ths resolution. Mr, Axtell In Battle Creek leoturingj'but Mrs. 'Axtell was present to represent her husband, It is understood that Mr, Axtell's offer to box at the benefit for tha sufferers from the Wonderland; disaster was the cause ot the congregation's action, Word has been received from Battle Creek that Mr, Axtell eiders the action of the church board illegal and will contest It. Mrs Ax till intimates that her husband will quit the Royal Oak pistorate'and go on a lecture tour throughout the state.

a IN THE HOUSE. Washington, Jan. 12. Mr. Catch ing, Mississippi, was sworn in as member at tbe opening ot tbe session ofthe bouse today, He has been detained at borne since congress convened.

Tbe speaker laid before the bouse tbe resignation ot John Walter Smith, governor 61 Maryland, Mr, Suiter, of New York, then presented for Immediate consideration a resolution, for the appointment of a special committee ot nine members to Investigate the iition of the sec retsry et ths treasury with certain New York national banks, and the transactions relative to tbe sale of the New York custom house. Before the reading ot the resolution was completed Mr. Dalsell, republican, of Pennsylvania, objected on th ground that ihe should go through the in tbe regular way. 'Then I ask unanimous consent," said Mr. Sulser, "for Its consideration," 'I object," shouted Mr.

Hopkins, republicans, of Illinois, and several other republicans, The bouse, at 12:20 p. m. adjourn ed until monaay. MAY GET OUT OF Hammond, Ind. Jen, 12 Ex JuS' POLlpE COURJ NEWS.

Mayor being out of the city, Justice Harry F. Franc presided at police, courftthls morning. Maud Bowman and another woman, together wftb two young men, were arraigned for' association. They Ju't up ball and were released, Two old fellows accumulated quits 'a "Jag" apiece yesterday and qtisrreled, A fight followed and Officer Pappert placed them under arretft Acting Mayor, France sent both of the fellow to jail. FIRST DAY BEGINS UNDER PINE AUSPICES.

Nineteen application for membership were received at the last meet tloe'of the Peace Henry B. Crawford, I lag of tbe Knights of Columbus. Good attendance and the liveliest interest are the distinguishing tea tures of the tenth annual institute of the fanners ot Allen county, which opened at the city hall this morning, and from even the earliest Indications it la certain the farmers and their wives are going to have a most in teresting and helpful session. Preeldent Alexander Johnson call, tbe institute to order at 9 30 o'clock, with Mrs. W.

F. DeVilblss a secretary, and the Choral union of Lake township, a fine company of aingers, under the leadership of Prof, Hyatt, rendered a selection, which was received with generous applause. There was little of routine business to occupy the attention of the institute and the chairman announced the appointment of the following committees: THE COMMITTEES. On Resolutions N. P.

Brown, Stephen Heath, Mrs. John Mcintosh. On dominations Theodore Sorg Marlon Smith, John Gillie. On Prises August Orodrlan, Dan, iel Rieter, Mrs, Sorg. The chairman took up the subject of "Good Plowing" and made a report on the annual contest ot tbe Washington and St, Joe township farmers.

Tbe methode and results were generally 8 discussed by the members, Mr. Gillie opening talks upon this line. W. DeVilblss, of the best known and, most advanced ot Allen county farmers, wss Introduced and took up tha subject, "Conservation of Soil Moisture," Dwelling briefly upon, the necessity of moisture, Mr. DeVilblss would beet conserve it by deep tile drainage and by keeping the soil broken.

Mr, DeVilblss advocated fall plowing, saying that ground plowed in the fall holds from two to three Inches more water than that plowed in tbe spring or summer Treat the ground properly after each crop and put it In good condition. If this is not done It becomes poor in moisture and In vegetable fertility Sow clover. Get tha ground full of vegetable mould. It will then re ceive and retain every drop of mois ture that falls upon It, At the close of Mr. DeVilblss' re mark a number of questions were asked and answered, and Hon.

Cel Husselman gave an explanation ot tbe operation of tile drains in soil, as shown by ths laboratory at Pur due university. A deep drain would begin to run in case of a heavy rain bef or a shallow one. Drain tile does not take moisture from the soil until the soil 1 saturated. "GOOD TILLAGE." Hon. Cal Husselman, of Auburn, took up the subject of '(Good Tillage," and In the, course of his address he brought out some strong points that aroused much interest Mr.

Husselman is an advocate et deep drainage as a necessity to proper tillage of the soil. This Is tho correct method to employ in all kinds of ground even in the hardest ot clay land, said the speaker. No soil is ao hard that you can not fill it with vegetable matter, and when this Is done you will fill it with moisture. The land muet be filled with humus to protect it to keep something growing in It. Successful tillage means building up ths soil.

It Is a study of the condition of tho soil and of improving" it Build up the fertility of your fields. It is neces sary to grow clover for this purpose not in a hap haard way, but in telligently and systematically, and thoroughly. Ypu can deplete tbe fer tility of the soil by sowing, not cov ering the land and then pasturing it after harvest Don't do this, saw qulcklyj protect itj'carry it through th summer. Hot sun never kills clover. If moistur is at it root it will live.

Cut the seed before the leaves have matured. After, harvest don't pasturs it. It will enrlch'yor soli far better than any of the com mercial fertilisers for which Hh farmer ot Indiana expended 81, 800,000 In 1899. If you, will grow clover systematically and Intelligently, you don't need to buy fertil iser. Spread heanure and teed the clover.

It willfeed the soil. It adds to It sitrogcnlaad potash, and thus you are subsoiling the soil itself. Spread manure evenly over surface of growing crop, It goes into tbe surface et the soli where the root of the plant system are, and sdds to it a wealth ot vegetable fertility. Other conditions which enter into the subject Of tillage, are 'the arrangements ot field and farm buildings, tor they add to or retard the farm 'work; Take fence away. In a six acre field 'one third the time used la plowing Is occupied in turn ing around.

'Don't pasture your ttubble fields. Pasture injure land more than growing 'crop. Future should be permanent Grow crop to feed yourstook. Blue grass sod that has never been broken is ths best pasture in tbe world. In response to a question, Mr, Hus selman advised that tile should go to a depth of from forty Inches to four feet; have the tile big enough four Inch tile is 'none too large for the smallest else.

Land is thorough ly drained when it is so drained tbat in a heavy rein water will not run over it, but will penetrate it and be retained. AFTERNOON SESSION1. The general subject for tbe session this afternoon We "The Stock and Its Cere," and the speakers divided their talk along this line. "Sheep Husbandry," by W. Esterllne: Cows' Milk and Butter," by Mr.

Husselman; "Thoroughbred Stock or Scrubs," by Charles McCullocb, and "Artificial Incubation," by Chas Fiepenbiink, formed a series of topics which, under the handling ot the speakers and the discussion of the Institute, brought out a wealth of new ideas which will surely be helpful in the work ot the farm dur ing the coming year. During the afternoon session A. J. You, of this city, addressed the Insti tute in the interests ot a Canning factory which it' is hoped to estab lish in this city, A number of well known busines men have given tt encouragement, and it Is hoped to Interest a large number of farmers and gardeners In the plan, to the end that they may become stockholders In the enterprise. Mr.

You set forth the advantages of the plan in the ad ditional demand for fruits and vegetables, which are product of the arm.glve employment to home labor and furnish a home market tor these goods. This evening the band from the stale institution will be present, and the general toplo will be "The Home and It Happiness." The speaker are Mrs, R. A. Houk, Mrs. Florence Ross, of Southport, Fried Hyatt, and Mr.

Husselman. The sessions continue tomorrow. THE BISHOP IS DEAD. Rt. fey Joseph Y.eWs, After a Long Struggle With the ttrfro Detioyer.

AH ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER IS CLOSED. MAY BE A PASSENGER SHIP 1 BURNING VESSEL FAST ON A REEF. Went Ashore on Rocky Coast of New Foundland Bodies Floating in tbe Surf St Johns, Jan. 12. Belated reporte from the magistrate and wreck commissioner at St Marys give the following additional particulars in regard to the steamer fast on the reef and burning: She la a two masted vessel and is complete wreck.

Only three sur vivors were visible at nightfall Tha vessel's boat were smashed and were floating bottom up, Tbe crew had probably tried to land In the boats and had been drowned la the attempt Some bodies were visible in the surf. The ship is on fire aft No hope is entertained that the lives of any of those on board the vessel will saved. Nothing is known ot her name or personnel. The marine official her say the wrecked steamer is not sn oil tanker, there not being a two masted steamer of the build afloat. The feeling is confirmed that from the number of boats adrift tbat she Is1 a passenger ship.

The weather is becoming stormy asraln and it I feared the ehore folk will not be able to board ber tonight or recover enough wreckage to Identify her. At 11:25 o'clock this morning death conquered in the prolonged struggle and the eyes of Rt, Rev. Joseph Rademacber, bishop of the diocese of Fort Wayne, closed in eter. nal sleep. For nearly a week the end had been expected at almost any hour, Tbe public had been kept fully but a few day.

Dally since that tike hi condition, ha grown more only the remarkable vitality sustaining the Invalid in hi struggle until tils' morning'. At no hour during; the past few day would the bishop's death have been a surprise ta those familiar with hi condition. There was at nor time a sudden violent attack of dls RT. REV, BISHOP RADEMACHEB," Late Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne. INJURED BY A FALL.

This morning Mrs, agedorn, ot Pin itreet, dipped, on the icy sidewalk near her home and tell with such force as to cause serious Dr. A. 1." Bowll was called "and found that wnllt the suf ferer had many sever bruise Bone were ot a grave character. CARRIAGE LICENSE. Charles N.

Fuhrman and Bertha X. Miller, Major Will Wilton I at Indianapolis, advised ot the bishop' critical condU tion, and when tbe solemn tolling of tbs Cathedral bell this morning reached the ears ot the people they understood the message. The brave, brilliant, lovable leader had fallen In tbe battle before the grim con queror. Bishop Rademacher't last moments on earth were as peaceful as those of a child. No struggle marked the approach of death.

The faltering flame of lite simply burned itself out and the bishop sank to rest. Only a slight relaxation of the muscles was noticeable as the end came, and to pne not closely watching even this Would hardly have been distinguishable. The entrance into eternal reat was most calm and peaceful. THE CLOSING SCENES. Around tbe bishop's bedside as he passed away were Very Rev, J.

Guendllng, Rer. Father O'Rellley, Rev. Father Durham, Rer. Father Bathe and Rev. Father Delaney.

Other clergy of the city were also at the episcopal residence, Including Rev, Father Kroll, Rev. Father Oechterlng, Rer, Father Nlgseb, as were also Rer, Father Dandurand, ot Auburn, and Rer. Father Paquet, of Monroeville. The bishop's brother, William Rademacber, arrrlved last evening from Milwaukee and was with him at ths end. The priests ot the household had remained with tbe bishop all during the night and morning hour.

Twelve hour before hi th bishop sank perceptibly and It wai feared the end wa then at hand. The marvelon vitality which, ha sus tained him throughout the prolonged struggle, however, again manifested itself and there was a brief rally, Thoee around Ufa dying man realised that death could not be long delayed, and as the evidences ot lit grew fainter and fainter in the wtd frame of the loved bUbop tha UtiuA gtcal prayer for th dying were )x cited. HAS BEEN UNCONSCIOUS. Of the sorrowful waiting rf or th inevitable end, the dying prelate ha bean oblivious. Almost from the moment hi illness took a turn for the.worss one week ego hi friend have realised that hi death was a matter ef but a short" time.

Bis extended suffering so weakened him that th blsJop was In no position to longer withstand It ravage. On Sunday it waa announced In all th churches that the bishop could live ease It wa merely a gradual failure of th disease worn system, Withla the paet dsy or two there has beetr a weakening of the heart' action, and respiration grew more difilcult But a few minute before th bishop's death this morning Sr, Rosenthal, tha attending physician, was at hi bedside. Thsr wai little change in the patient' condition ave tor the growing weakness, and no indication tht th end wa so near. It was then believed the pa, tlent might lire some hours longer, Within a few minutes, however, th taper of life, growing fainter and fainter, simply burned out, and Blehop Rademacber was at rest Heart failure had ended the struggle. WILL LIE IN STATE.

The news of the bishop's death spread rapidly, tor tbe bell of every Catholic church in the elty pealed out its sad message, tolling one hour. Notification was at once sent by telegraph to every clergyman in tbe diocese, to Archbishop Elder and other dignitaries of th church, well as to many other absent friend of th dead bishop. The people of Fort Wayne will be permitted to view the remain of th loved bishop, for It ha been determined to have them lie in state at tbe Cathedral undejfo guard of honor mad up from the several societies of th chirch. The remains will ba removed to the Cathedral on Sunday after vespers, and will remain there until th in terment. Her those who desire may look tor the last time upon tha tec.

of the loved bishop, whose devotion was an inspiration to all whoe demise 1 mourned not alone by those of his own religion faith, but by those in every circle ot lit who knew and esteemed htm to the highest degree. THE PUNERAL. Bishop funeral service will be held from th Cathedral on Tueiday mortrlng, the solemn ser vtce beginning at 9 6'elock, Th detail of th obsequies hvt not all bn arranged) but th offices for the dead will, he performed by the clergy of th city. Mass' will by Most Xr, Archbishop Elder, ot Cin eintutVud; th' funeral sermon which follow will be delivered by Rt Rer.L F. Horstmann, bishop ot C1T14.

At tt.laJe of th services Bishop Rademaehet'a remain will bt placed esaeisa. JWiAAywVW'' AoonaiSHAAi (Continued oiT Second Page.).