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The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09
A Famous Telegram.

On tho morning OF April 8, 1866, tn
most important MESSAGE that ever flashed
along a wire came t,SAie office at Wash
ington. 1t was the news that Richmond
had fallen and that the war Of the rebel
lion was at an end. 1t seems that shortly
after $3.50 in the morning tho Washing
ton and Cherrystone operators along tn.
line of the Fortress Monroe and City Point
wire were startled by what seemed a fool
ish demand from Fortress Monroe "to
turn down for Richmond, quick"
The signal for Richmond was answered
promptly-never more promptly. Then
came the question:
"Do you get me well?"
81 do. Go ahead"
can right Here's the first message TO
four years. F"
The message was as follows:
RICHMOND, Va, April 3, 1865.
Hon. Z. n. Stanton, Secretary OF War:
We entered Richmond at o clock this morE
ing. q. WEITZEIr
Brigadier General Commanding.
The operator who took this message
was William 4. Kettles, then 10 years old.
The story Of that event is told in little
volume of telegraph tales by w. J. John
son. Kettles said that he remembered
starting up from his chair and upsetting
inkstand and instrument, kicking over a
tin that sat at the fireplace, In order to
make a noise; Of rushing for General
Eckerts room, where sat President Lin.
coin and Mr. Tinker, the cipher clerk,
talking in low tone. AS Kettles was
about TO hand the message to Tinker, the
president caught sight of the body of the
words, and with one motion and two
strides message and president disappeared
out of sight on the way to Secretary Stan
tons room. In 10 minutes later rumors
of the fall Of Richmond had been sent far
and wide over the country. News
Tribune.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09
Homes For Disabled Veterans.

Washington, Dec. 9-W. B. Franklin,
president of the board of managers Of
the National Homes for Disabled Volun-
teer Soldiers, in his report to congress,
says gradual decrease Is shown In the
st-of maintenance Of both the state
and national homes. The whole number
cared for at all homes was 40.43S, an in
crease of 2aa6, at an average cost of
SLIGO man. Applications for admis-
sion, he says, are more numerous than
ever before. Greater numbers of per-
SONS apply for admission each year, and
as they are nearly all eligible ii will be
necessary for congress to make addi-
tonal provision for their accommoda-
tion. 1t is estimated that there are
1,l54.S10 soldiers, any one of whom may
become a beneficiary of the homes.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09
80
Merit
intrinsic value of n ~c
Hood Is Sarsaparilla. u - y nN>E~


Merit in medicine means the power to
cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses actual
and unequalled curative power and there
fore it has true merit. When you buy
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and take it according
to directions, to purify your blood, or
cure any Of the many blood diseases, you
are morally certain to receive benefit.
The power to cure Is there. You are not
trying an experiment. 1t will make your
blood pure, rich and nourishing, ana thus
drive out the germs of disease, strengthen
the nerves and build up the wholesystem.
Severe Case Of Dyspepsia
"I suffered from dyspepsia 20 years. I
had feeling as though there was lump
in my stomach. did not dare to eat
meat or warm bread, very few vegetables,
for fear of the great distress food caused
me. experienced relief right after COM
mencing to take Hoods Sarsaparilla. My
appetite increased, / gained in general
health and strength. can eat almost any
thing now without discomfort. Although
had been an invalid for twenty years, I
can truthfully say that am better than
for long time. Inever weighed 80 much
in my life." MRS. EMILY F. BUMP, 45
Portland Street, Middleboro, Mass.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09

Advertise your wants In the TRIBUNE.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09

A good sized row occurred upon the
''Bowery" Saturday night, and the police
department has been working quietly
upon the affair in hopes of catching the
instigators or perpetrators OF an audacious
piece of meanness. John Motter of 35
Water street, Pawtucket, a pack peddler,
was the victim. Motter visited the gro
Gerry store of an Armenian Saturday night
to purchase box Of ciga-ettes, and while
which he had left upon the outside steps.
A certain young man, who has given the
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1896-12-09


ball and concert.
Basket ball is the rage now among the
members, and they are open for challenge
to play any team in the State, the Sacred
Heart T. A. B. Society preferred.
A practice game of Rugby football was
played last evening in the drill room.
The following committee is arranging
for tse coming fair and ball: Felix O'Don-
nell, chairman; Michael Cummings, secre-
tary; Edward Burke, treasurer; James
Brit, John Kelley, John Luby, John CAL
laghan, John Divine, Edward Quirk.
Central Falls Democratic Association.
The Central Falls Democratic Associa-
tion met last evening at their headquarters
in Hunts block, Broad street. President
Peter German occupied the chair. At the
recent election of officers held by the club,
the position OF secretary was left vacant,
and filled last evening.
A committee, consisting OF George A.
Cummings, Uric Paulin, F. +. Rowen,
James f. Degnan and James Callaghan,
was appointed to make arrangements for a
whist and other tournaments with outside
clubs. Lewis Lawrence and James Cal
laghan were appointed a committee on
registration. A committee was appointed
to arrange for series of checker matches
with other clubs. Arrangements are to be
made to have City Clerk Crawford come To
the rooms some evening to register voters.
The City Committee met and transacted
business relating to naturalization. Both
organizations will meet again next Tues
day evening.
Notes About the City.
The Probate Court is holding session
this afternoon.
, Washington Lodge, X. OF p, will hold a
meeting this evening.
The local members Of the j. b. i. U. oi
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-27
PLAYED FOR HIS LIBERTY.
Twanged the Either with His Nose
and Was Turned Loose.
From the New York Press.


"Play for life, for liberty" urged his sis
ter, and the either in Leopold weiss's
hands sent forth sweet strains that echoed
through the big immigration building at
Ellis Island yesterday, winning for him
happiness and freedom.
Weiss and his brother. Jacob, arrived
here from Hungary on La Touraine on
Saturday. Their mother, another broth
er, and a sister live at No. 27S Third
avenue.
The pair had 800 between them. Jacob
was permitted TO land, but Leopold had
served a term in prison for larceny, and
orders were given that he be deported.
All the family pleaded with the inspec-
tors to allow him to remain, saying that IL
was not his fault that he had been impris-
oned. Leopold himself told how II hap
pened.
He had been playing the either in a cafe
in Berlin. Some students in the spirit II
mischief. had stolen meat from butcher
shop.
All the crowd in the cafe were arrested
and sent to prison for three months.
The board Of inquiry yesterday listened
to the story with interest.
"Only let Leopold play" pleaded his sis
ter, land you will see that he is not a
thief, but a musician
And Leopold played. Three Of the
strings Of the either were broken, but
what mattered that? Airs from operas fol-
lowed the melodies of the Tyrol. Weird
laws were succeeded by the catchiest of
music hall tunes. He played with the
either behind his back He played with IL
against the wall. At last he played II with
his nose. as Mozart once struck a chord
ranging six octaves. Then the authorities
we're convinced.
Let him land" said they, and Leopold
went ashore with his either case Rugged
under his arm.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-27
LACEs, RIBBONS. NOTIONS.

GO FOR HAMBURG EDGINGs, CAM
brio, Nainsook and Swiss, worth
10 cents.
INC FOR HAMBURG EDGINGs, MAIN
sock and Cambria, worth 15c.
1okC FOR HAMBURG EDGINGs,
Cambria, Nainsook and Null in
Irish Point effects, worth lSc and
20 cents. -
&c FOR GROs GRAIN AND SATIN
Ribbons, worth 1Oc. ,.-
10C FOR VELVET RIBBONS, ALL
colors, worth 15c and zoe.
ooC FOR STRIPED RIBBONS, ALL
So coiors and standings, reduced from
90 cents.
&c FOR hook PINS, WORTH SO.
Ec FOR ROLL TAPE, ASSORTED
sizes.
&c FOR CARDINAL WOVEN mi
tials, dozen on a card.
1EC FOR SILK HOSE SUPPORTERS,
all sizes and colors.
1OC FOR TALCUM POWDER, STAN
leys celebrated make.
1oC FOR FIBRE CHAMOIs, IMITA-
ton.
aoc FOR HAIR CLOTH, THE GENU-
inc material.
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DRESS GOODS.

An unrivalled grouping of the freshest
foreign fabrics, original and exclusive de-
signs, in every new combination The
choicest goods in black and colors.
axe FOR IMPERIAL sERGEs, 80
inches wide. navy blue and black,
very serviceable, worth soc.
3QC FOR BRILLIANTINE MOHAIRs,
fast black, high lustre, 40 inches
wide, worth Csc.
E0C FOR ALL WOOL VICTORIA
Serges. As inches wide, best quail
ity, fast colors, black and navy
blue, worth Use.
E0C FOR FLANNEL SUITING, -
inches wide, all solid colors and
fancy mixtures, excellent quality,
worth 7jc.
7EO FOR Jacket CLOTH, ~
inches wide; an entirely new
weave, fast black and navy blue,
all wool, suitable for skirts and
costumes, worth $1.00.
QEc FOR sORIANA CHEvIOT AND
- Double Grade Serge, 80 inches
wide, all wool, navy blue and fast
black, superb quality, entirely
new, worth $1.0O.
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COTTONs AND LINENS.

&c FOR BLEACHED SHIFTING,
yard wide, soft finish, worth sac.
7C FOR BLEACHED SHIFTING,
yard wide, soft finish, excellent
quality, worth 10c.
QC FOR BLEACHED PILLOW CAS-
ing. AZ inches wide, standard quail
ity, worth 12hc.
1EC FOR UNBLEACHED SHEETING,
1914 width, worth zoe.
1QC FOR BLEACHED sHEETING,
1914 width, worth 25c.
&c FOR PILLOW CASES, FULL SIZE,
good quality muslin, ready for
use, worth l5c.
ROC FOR SHEETS, HEMMED, READY
for use, good quality bleached
sheeting, full size, worth 75c.
&c FOR BLEACHED HUCK TOWELS,
size 1896 inches, good quality,
worth &C..
nc FOR BLEACHED IMPERIAL
Jacquard, Linen Huck and Turk
fish Bath Towels, full size, splen-
did qualities worth zoe and Zoe.
1oHC FOR HUCK AND CRASH row.
els, ali linen, splendid quality. fun
size, worth zoe.
DEC FOR DAMAsK AND HUCK tow
els, all linen, extra size and quail
ity. knotted and plain fringes,
fancy border, worth 40c.
oEC FOR BUREAU sCARFs, ALL
linen, IS inches long, IN various
colors, stripes and patterns, worth
20 cents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-27
SILKS AND VELVETs.

All the new things in Silks and Velvets,
High Grade Novelties. In Blacks and Col
ors. All of the exclusive effects and de-
signs The grandest collection ever
brought to this market
zoe FOR NEW FALL SILKS, MONO
tone, Warp Prints, Jacquards,
Persians and French Novelty
Silks; new assortment for dresses,
waists and trimming Some bet
ter qualities AT Csc and Toe.
EQC FOR BLACK SATIN BROCADES.
AN Silk. High Grade Novelties in
Satin Damasse eros Grain, Bro
cade; exquisite, new large scroll,
floral and geometrical designs an
sortment to suit any buyer Of
assortment to suit any buyer Of
Also better qualities at 65c 75c and
SIC. The actual value OF these
goods is 800, $1.25 and $3.50
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sl.49 for Coal Vases, decorated and Japan
ned tin.
&c for Triby Night Lamps, entirely new
shape and style.
&c for Glass Pickle Dishes, large size.
&c for Rose Bowls and Bon Bon Dishes,
imitation cut glass, worth 15c.
12c for Glass Oil Bottles, imitation cut
glass
15c for Glass Berry Bowls, different
styles, 10-inch, limitation cut glass
CSC for Banquet Lamps, complete, with
globe, fancy decorated.
$119 for Hall Lamps, complete, with pink
ruby amber or green shades.
1918 for Banquet Lamps, center draft
burner, complete, with silk shade
or 9inch decorated globes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-27
AN VICTORIOUS VICTORY,
BY the HON. MRS. HENNIKER.
Copyrighted 1896, by the Hon. Mrs. Honnikor.

sort of man suited to that kind of Job"
well, your recommendation goes a long
way, OF course, although there are dozens
of others keen to go, you know"
mo doubt. But you won't find anyone
more thorough than young Joliffe. Besides
he has passed the staff college, and that
of itself ought to give him a claim from
many Others"
Certainly. Well, think 1 can pretty
well assure you that it shall be as you
wish"
Thanks, most sincerely. But, of course
don't ever let the boy know that 1 men
toned him in any special way. 1t would
occasion a good deal of pealousy in my
district, and, besides, l should not like
him to think that he owes the chance to
any interest or favor. I repeat he is thor
oughly smart, and he has always, 1 know
expressed himself as anxious to go on for
eign service"
Sir Paul was so engrossed in his medita-
tons that he was hardly aware of the
salutations of two people walking on
the parade, until they had passed him.
How very i'll the general looks this even
ing! said Surgeon Colonel Perrott to his
wife.
Yes he does. But have thought so for
some time. The dinner at Government
house was dreadfully stodby, too, wasn't
1t, last Thursday? l wonder if he is going
to marry Lady Quinton's sister. She GER
tainly pursues him. People say he will"
Marry? Not he-not such an ass" re-
sponded Surgeon-Colonel Perrott, agree
ably.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-27
LocnIs FROM T1Issimmee.

Kissimmee, Fla, Sept. 26.-Work was be-
gun yesterday morning on the Tropical
hotel by the Plant system. This property
will be put in hrst-class condition for the
winter.
The weather is cool and pleasant.
The farmers are preparing to plant
largely in strawberries, English peas, let
tuce and other truck. The prospects are
for an increase OF over 200 per cent. more
than last year.
The democrats and republicans are can
wasting the county, which seems to be
democratic as usual by good majority.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-27
FLANNELs AND BLANKETS.

&c FOR CANTON FLANNELS, SPLEEN
did quality, worth &C.
10C FOR OUTING FLANNELs, NEW,
dark fall colorings, stripes and
Persian and Dresden wrapper pat
terms, heavy fieeced quality,
worth Is.
15O FOR SCARLET FLANNEL, ALL
wool, medlcated dye, worth 25c.
Toe FOR EIDERDOWNS, ALL NEW
colorlngs, hight and dark effects,
extra heavy quality, worth 25c.
0OC FOR FRENCH FLANNELS, I'M
ported, all wool goods, in solid
colors. all shades, twflled, worth
so cents.
lQC FOR ALL WOOL FRENCH FLAN-
nels, in dark and light fancy col
orings. best quality, worth Coo.
coo For COMFORTS, FULL SIZE,
good quality material. very heavy,
worth $1.00.
QQC FOR COMFORTS, REVERSIBLE,
choice assorted patterns, full size,
worth s1.50.
CT 90 FOR COMFORTS, FILLED
with pure white cotton batting,
extra quality material, worth 81. %.
$500 FOR COMFORTS, COVERED
with sateen and lined with siko-
line filled with pure white prepar-
ed cotton, worth $500.
coo FOR 1914 BLANKETS, WHITE
and silver grey. extra heavy,
worth $1.00.
ooC FOR WHITE or SILVER GREY
Blankets, fun size, extra heavy,
1914 size, worth $1.50.
q 90 FOR ENGLISH WHITE
Fleece Blankets, la size, for
double beds, excellent quality,
worth $500.
@1 TT FOR SILVER GREY WOOL
Blankets, 1914 size, worth $3.50.
ca IN FOR WHITE CALIFORNIA
Blankets, all wool, 1914 size, worth
$3.50.
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

BOOKS AND bTAIlONLhts
40 FOR NOVELS, MUNRO's STAN
dard Library.
90 FOR CLOTH BOUND BOOKS,
standard editions.
&c FOR DICTIONARIES, SCHOOL,
edition.
oQC FOR LATEST EDITIONS OF Now
els, Just received.
Daireen, A New Note, Lindsay's
Girl, The New Woman, by u.
Lynn Linton; a Little Game With
Destiny, by Felix; Sarah Martha
in Paris, by Sarah Bourgoin;
Biltry, a Parody on Trilby; The
Manxman and the prisoner OF
Zenda.
COLE AGENTS FOR THE NEW IDEA
Paper Patterns, sold at Toe.
The latest and nobblest de-
signs. October Illustrated Cat-
aIogue just received, given
away free.
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HANDKERCHIEFs AND GLOVES.

&c AND SO FOR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL
Handkerchief, colored and scol-
loped edges, worth &c and 10c.
no FOR LADIES' HANDKERCHIEFS
plain white linen and lawn, also
hemstitched and embroidered, fine
quality, worth zoe.
1EC FOR LADIES' HANDKERCHIEFS
pure linen and lawn, hemsttched,
embroidered corners, very sheer
quality, worth 25c.
orc FOR LADIES' HANDKERCHIEFs
real Irish linen and French lawn,
hemstitched and hand embroider-
ed, finest material, exquisite pat
terms, worth 40c and SOC.
osC FOR LADIES' BELTS, BLACK
silk, with black and sllvered
buckles, and the latest style
Scotch Plaid Belts, with harness
buckle, worth zoe.
q m FOR LADIES' KID GLOVES,
with 2 clasps. in all the new
shades and colorings, with heavy
black stitching on back, worth
$3.50.
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HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR.

HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR. 4
15c FOR LADIES' HOSE FAST
black, Kola dye, extra spliced
heels and toes, fine gauge, worth
25 cents.
01C FOR LADIES' BLACK HOSE,
Hermsdorf dye, extra heavy quail
ity, spliced heels and toes, every
pair warranted, usual price 3Oc.
1QC FOR MISSES HOSE, RIBBED,
fast black, all sizes, double heels
and toes, extra quality and length,
worth 25c.
0EC FOR LADIES' VESTS, UN-
bleached cotton, high neck and
long sleeves fan weights. worth
IS cents
oOC FOR LADIES' VESTS, PLAIN
cotton, silk finished neck and
bust, pearl buttons, fall weights,
worth soc.
60C FOR LADIES' RIBBED VESTS,
heeced back high neck and long
sleeves, full fashioned, worth 75c.
7EC FOR LADIES' ALL WOOL
Bleached Vests, full fashioned,
ribbed, high neck and long sleeves,
worth $l.OO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-27

Thomas A. Edison rarely writes or
even signs letter. His secretary does
It all.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-27

There is a denial in the Western Chris
tian Advocate Of a recent statement that
Senator Teller was once a Methodist min
lister.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-27

SC for Buckets, Q
quart, covered, tin.
i3c for Coffee or
Tee Canisters, Q.
pound size
13c for Plain Tin
Oil Cans, l gallon
size.
l9c for Coal Holds,
Is q in h Japanned
tin.
25c for Chamber
Pals, l0quart, gal
vanized iron.
CSC for Chamber
Sets, 3 pieces, large
size, Japanned tin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-27
MISREPRESENTATION.

Enamel Ware at
prices cheaper than
you have been pay
ing for tinware.
l9c for Tea Pots,
lM-quart size, I'm
amel Ware.
25c for Enamel Gus
pidors, large size,
worth lDc.
csc for Enamel Col
lenders, large size,
worth 69c.
2lc for Enamel Gov
cred Buckets, 2-quart
size, worth 40c.
Basins, large size,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-09-27


can have her drives"
How sordid and miserable it all was!
Trix hardly knew what season of the
year had come, excepting that she me-
chanically noticed changes in the trees
and the flowers that she used to love so
much. Then her appetite began entirely
to fail, and she grew so weak, that she
never went further than the garden.
On one calm, sunny morning, she heard
a familiar voice that gave her a stab or
pain, talking below her room to her
mother. A voice that recalled old days,
old hopes, old love-
''Do bring her to stay with me- It
said. "She can go out driving, and sit by
the sea; and have all she wishes for
When Mrs. Blencowe came UP a little
later, her thin face flushed, and a half
smile fitting over it. Trix spoke first.
Il am not fit to go away anywhere,
mother, dear"
80, you heard then, darling? But Sir
Paul says you needn't see a soul. You
shall have your own little sitting-room,
and carriage to drive out in, and you can
have your meals in private"
Perhaps it would do you good, mother?
I've been horribly selfish" The girl look
ed wistfully at Mrs. Blencowe's drawn
face
II don't know-if have clothes fit to
go in" said the poor lady, doubtfully
II shall not go without you" said Trix,
with a decision that surprised her moth
err
So it came to pass that Mrs Blencowe,
clad in rusty black poplin, arrived on
visit of indefinite length, as it turned out,
to Sir Paul Redgrave. For, in spite of the
drives by the sea, the COOL comfortable
rooms, the excellent little invalid dishes
prepared by the French cook. Beatrix be-
came no better. On the contrary. her Ian
guor and depression increased. Then she
took to her bed; a little bed hung with
dainty chlntzes, from which she could
overlook the ever-changing sea and the
corner of the street where she and Ray
used to live so happily. Her eyes. with
the hopeless expression that they almost
always wore, seemed always looking into
distant countries-hot, sandy tracts Of
land; plague-stricken jungles, now and
then, perhaps, into a more far-off and
mysterious country still. Poor Mrs. Blen-
cove would allow her to lie thus silent for
a time, in a waking dream. then smilingly
bring some flowers to her daughters bed
side-nowers that Sir Paul had just sent
up. Beatrix would smell then languidly
smile too family in response, and look out
again at the steely blue water, with its
curly foam-streaks.
So the days passed by. The newspapers
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18
ROETGEN RAY SURE dealt TO
BACTERIA OF DISEASES.
Cholera and Diphtheria SuccuInhS to
the Proper Application OF the
Scientific Marvel.

Chicago, April 13.--PrOfessor w. Is.
Pratt and Hugh Wightman, the electro
therapeutic and the bacteuoloSist 81
Bennett college of this city, claim to
have practically proved within the last
week that epidemics will be impOSst-
BILE in the future. They claim that Ash
attic cholera is no more to be feared than
earache and that diphtheria, CHAMBERS
and typhoid must all yield to the new
remedy, the ROentgen rays. The various
germs were grown in tubes in proper
media. Magnetic lines Of force from
the Crookes tubes were passed through
them. The applicatio lasted two hours.
Cholera was the easiest, and appears -
have been wiped out entirely. Dipn-
liberia has been treated very tenderiy
and favorably, but after eight days
have failed to show the faintest sign Of
life.
There has been no activity in the bac-
terra of other. ella sses and with certain
notifications the doctors are nov
ready to announce that the ray proper
ly applied will destroy any form Of m
fictitious or contagious germ. This IS
Endorsed by the college faculty. and the
entire electrical equipments, the best in
the west. viii be turned over this week
for future proof of the discovery, which
Is now maintained 10 be n fact.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-04-18
HAD TO CUT THEIR WAY on,
Captain Brand Has Il Desncr..
Fight With Matabeles.

Buluwayo, April l2.-Details have hoo,
received here of the encounter with ~.
Matabeles of Captain Brand, 2s : rasn,.
of which he suffered reverse and v,ou
compelled to ask for assistance fror,
Buluwayo. The Matabeles surrounded and
attacked Captain Brands column cor
sisting of 1870 men which had been aen.
to relieve Gwanda 20 miles south of bnro
Captain Brand formed larger for tbo
purpose of Offering better defa,oo
against the attack. Some desperate fight
ing ensued. The enemy were found -
be well armed with Martini rifles and az
rected strong fire against CAPTAIN
Brands Maxim gun with such good affact
that 1t became disabled.
Captain Brands ammunition also ran
short and the fierce attack of the Ma+a-
beles continuing, the situation of his
force began to grow desperate. They were
finally obliged to fight their way out with
loss of five troopers killed and Is wound
ed. It is estimated that $50 of the Mat
abeleS were killed.
In response to Captain Brands message
calling for assistance relief force Of
$50 men with artillery was dispatched as
quickly as possible. This force met Can
tain Brands column returning.