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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

The Albuquerque Turner society
will celebrate their tenth anniversary
the coming Saturday and will give q
dance in The evening. All the latest
dances viii be on the program.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

ii dull, spiritless and stupid; II your
blood is thick and sluggish; II your
appetite is capricious and uncertain
You need a Sarsaparilla. Fol oes'
results take DeWitt's. 1t recommends
| itself. Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

MANY a days work is lost by sick
headache, caused by indigestion and
stomach troubles. DeWitt's Little
| Early Risers are the most effectual Pill
for overcoming such difficulties. Win
| ters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

"Boys will be boys" put you CAM
afford to lose any Of them. Be ready
for the green apple season by having
DeWitt's Collie & Cholera Cure in the
house. Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

The school census which has just
been completed shows there are l,242
persons in Albuquerque between the
ages Of 5 and 81 years, being 100 more
than last year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Mrs. King has sold her restaurant to
Miss Ada Lee, down at Las Cruces.
Mrs. King and family will leave
this week for Arizona, to join her hus-
band.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

10 retain an abundant head of hair
Of a natural color to a good old age,
the hygiene of the scalp must be OBJ
served. Apply Halls Hair Remover.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

The whole system is drained ana un-
dermined by indolent ulcers ana open
sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Saive
speedily heals them. II is the best pie
cure known. Winters Drug 20.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

chamberlain,s Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled.f for Eczema, letter, salt,
Rheum. Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chappec
Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye LIDS
For sale by druggists at % cents per box.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10
AYERS
The Only Worlds Fair sarsaparllla.
AYERS PILLS cure Headache.

q. W. Ward, last year principal OF
the Las Cruces public school, has this
year entered the Albuquerque univer-
| siiy as q student.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Harry Holabird, OF Eddy, is now
batting himself on the back in conse'
auence Of a gift of a fine Jersey calf, .
present from G. B. Eddy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Mrs. Henson, mother Of MRS. q. 5
Bahney, left Socorro for New Jersey
being called to the bedside OF her sis
ter, who is ill.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

The painting of the tin roof OF the
Eddy beet sugar factory is fast pro
crossing under the supervision OF W
A Miller.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

The little folks of Socorro gave a
surprise party at the residence OF little
Miss Pearl Bell, and report that they
were quite royalty received.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Mrs. H. B. Holt and son, Edwin, ar
rived home at Las Cruces from tneif
visit in Topeka, the little boy much
| imr roved in health.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Hon. Silas Alexander, OF Socorro'
| spent the Sabbath 10 Albuquerque.
He returned to Socorro Monday morn
ing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Crouch, OF
Flora Vista, came up TO Aztec on a
business and pleasure trip.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money ifit faiis
to cure. 25c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Mrs. Z. E. Day and little daughter,
Ruth, returned to Las Cruces from their
outing in the mountains.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Sheriff Walker has been nursing q
big boil on the back OF his neck Inc
past week down at Eddy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Ed. Minnix and j. d. Forehand,
horse.owners of Black River, were In
Eddy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

The Territorial democratic conven
ton has been called to meet in Santa
Fe on Tuesday, Sept. 29th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Poison Ivy. insect bites, bruises
scalds, burns, are quickly cured by De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the grea'
pile cure. Winters Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Mrs. G. G.. Cruickshank left San
Marcial on a visit to friends in Michi-
gan. to remain an indefinite period.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
a generous sample will be mailed OF the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever cure
lTlv's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
strate the great merits Of the remedy.
Ely BROTHERS,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Mrs. S. B. Newcomb and Mrs. +. Y.
Barker returned to Las Cruces from
Dripping Springs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

A. S. Goetz, wife and daughter, ar
rived in Eddy from Colorado Springs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

w. G. Lane left San Marcial for
Missouri. He was Joined by his family
at Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

The immense boilers for the beet
sugar factory arrived at Eddy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10
Tbis n Your Opportunity.

Jos. Hayman is home at Eddy, from
New York with a big stock OF goods.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10
Ministers Should Use
Dir. Miles Heart Cure.

~HERE Is NJ fhOr Eo0AoN' ~
labors SO severely tax the nervous sys-
tenn. as that of the ministry. The de-
rancemento of the nerve centers Of the brain
nv over work, frequently brings on attacks
~ heart trouble, and nervous prostration.
Rev. J. P. Kester, NJ. D.. Pastor U. b.
church, London Mills, Ills.- himself a physi-
clan. writes Feb. 90, 1895: Heart affection
and nervous prostration had become SO
| serious last fall hat a little over work l
| the pulpit would so completely PROSTATE me
~. rE;1ac, that it seemed certain l
d. NlllSS must relinquish the work
Uonrt Cr1ra OF the ministry entirely.
A Heart palpitation became
| Restores so bad that my auditors
would ask me II l did not
HealLns...s. have heart disease. Last
November l commenced taking DR.. Miles.
New Heart Cure alternately with DR.. Miles
Nervine md derived the greatest possible
benefit. have just closed revival work OF
10 weeks, preaching nearly every night ana
twice on the Sabbath. lean speak for hours
Without suffering as l formerly did. Hard
working ministers should keep Dr.. Miles
Grand remedies on hand"
Or. Niles Heart Curei Is sold on guarantee
arst bottle will benefit or money Ee5pnQeo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

Tranquillo Espejo, a Mexican, was
arrested at Eddy for assault and BAT
tery and fined So 90 and costs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

C.. M. Blair succeeds Fred Myers as
manager Of Hotel Windsor, at Eady'
Fred having resigned.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10
A. ". q a. M

A. ". Il a. M,
Chapman Lodge, No. .. meets first and
third Thursday evenings OF each month, In
fraternRlly invited.
j. McMULLEN, W. NJ.
CECILI0 RosENwALD, Sec.
Las Vegas Royal Arch Chapter, NO. 8
Regular convocations, first Monday In each
month. Visiting companions fraternally
invited. l.. ID. WEBB, E. II. r
l.. Fl. H~oRNEIsTER, Sec.
Las Vegas Oommandery. NO. 2. Regular
communication, second Tuesday each
month visiting Knights cordially wei
coined. G. A. ROTHGEB, E. @.
L. II. HoFMEIsTER. Roc.
r AS VEGAS COUNCIL NO. 2, Royal and
llSelect Masters. Regular convocatipn
third Monday of each month. Sanctuary In
Masonic temple. GEO. L. COULD
G. A. ROTHGEB, Tai. M
Recorder.
Masons visiting the city are cordially in.
| vited to attend these bodies.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

W. H. Holabird and wife are new
arrivals who will reside In Eddy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10
Sc Warren St., New Yor

Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me- l
can emphasize his statement, 1T is Q posi-
five cure for catarrh if used as directed -
Rev. Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central pres-
Church, Helena, Mont.
Flv's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, 5o cents
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

MONTEzUMA LODGE NO. 22s.
CExENNIAL LEAGUE-Regelar meeting
at 1. o. o. ". hall.
N. b. RosEBERRY. sec'y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10
p. ROTH,
Douglas Ave. Butcher Shop.

FresS ranch eggs received daily. Sell
more meat for . dollar, than any market
20 the city
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

being twisted up in knots. I was unable to
dress myself, except with assistance, n
could only hobble about by using a cane.
had no appetite, and was assured, by the
doctors, that l could not live. The pains, az
times. were so awful, that / could procure
relief only by means Of hypodermic in1ec-
tons Of morphine. / had my limbs bandaged
in clay, in sulphur, in poultices; but these
gave only temporary relief. After trying
everything, and suffering the most awful
fortunes, l began to take Ayers ~Sarsaparila.
Inside Of two months, l was able to Walk
without a cane. In three months, my limbs
began to strengthen, and in the course OF a
year, was cured. My weight has increased
t. 165 pounds, and ] am now able TO 90 my
full days work as a railroad blacksmith"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

1. o. q. n.
r AS VEGAS LODGE No. I, meets ever.
street. Al visiting brethren are cordially
20. ORwIcw. N. g.
A. LUcERo. VIC.
r. W. FLICK, sec'y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

TIT
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1896-09-10

a. .. u. W.
DIAMOND LODGE NO. I, meets first an0
H. third Tuesday evenings each month In
Wyman Block, Douglas avenue. visiting
brethren are cordially invited.
j. M. W..
0BO. w. NOYEs, Recorder
y r. HERz00. Financier.
x. Of r.
III DORADO LODGE No. /, meets at their
HOastle Hall in the Clement block, corner
OF Sixth street and Grand avenue, over the
San Miguel National Bank, every Thursday
evening. Visiting members of the order are
r.. q. L~ARIMoRR, o.. o.
l.. j.. MARCUS. x. or b. q 3.
nEAGLE TEMPLE, NO. /, Rathbone Sis.
IL tere Of New Mexico, meets first and
third Tuesday evening of each month, at 9
O'Clock, at r.. OF p. Hall, East Las Vegas. N.
M. Visiting sisters of the order always
welcome. MRS. O. M. adams,
MRS. NJ. r. WILLIAMS, III. &c. o.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-21

had the best Of it. Their lines lay back
from the brink under shelter of rocks,
trees and natural ridges of earth. General
Colley was conspicuous for his GOODNESS,
and when one of his subordinates suggest
ed charge, as the men would not be able
to stand the Boer volleys much longer, he
said: "Wait until they como on. We will
give them volley and then charge"
The Beers did "come on, +" introducing
their charge with fusillade no human be-
ings could stand before. There was great
confusion on the summit, and officers
threatened to shoot their men If they gave
way. Finally some highlanders and old
soldiers of the Eighty-fifth regiment, with
the officers, made stand on the highest
ridge. But every man who exposed him
self was shot down, and those who ran
away found the active Beers at their heels.
In few moments 1t was "save who can"
and the Britons ran heller SHELTER down
the hill. General Colley was about the
last to quit the post, and before he had
taken q dozen steps he was shot dead.
Maiuba Hill cost the British nearly 800
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-21

men, or whlon numoer xSo wore Kl,,eu
and wounded. In tho three battles within
one month over 600 had fallen. The Eng
fish still remained outside the borders Of
the Transvaal, and the Doors had all the
prestige Of victory to stimulate their feel
ing Of Independence. General Colley's sue
cessor ut once arranged an armistice, and
the result was peace which has lasted
until now, with tho Transvaal an inde-
pendent republic.
While in no sense a warning people the
Doors of the Transvaal are the best fight
Ing men among civilized nations today.
They resemble the early borderers of Amer.
lea, tending their hooks and tilling their
fields. At tho call to arms they strap on
cartridge belts, shoulder their rifles and
hurry to the combat Being thoroughly
accustomed to outdoor life In all Seasons
and to sleeping III the open air they neod
no discipline to fit them for tho hardships
Of n campaign.
In courage and celebrity Of movement
the Beers rival the famous Cossacks Of
Russia, and In their wild, free habits of
living the cowboys Of the plains. But, un-
like the Cossacks and cowboys, they are
serious minded, devoted to homo and fam
lily, to general progress and the ideal po-
litioal liberty. GEORGE l.. KILMER.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-21
DREAMS OF DRESS.

Fancy taffeta silks will be In high vogue
the coming season.
Incipiont pnnniers are appearing upon
models for spring gowns.
Smooth surfaced ladies' cloth will take
first rank this spring rs u fabrio for ele-
CANT gowns for visiting, church and din
ner wear.
Changeable effoots In satins, silks and
silk and wool mixtures will continue to bo
the correct fashion, Notwithstanding their
prolonged favoritism.
In venetian and pomrnflour laoes, ohif
fon, point d'esprit and silk wrought NOUS
selnine do solo tho graceful and picturesque
Marie Antoinette 1ohu is now In the
highest favor.
Muslins, chiffons, lawns Of every tint
and device and many other dainty varie-
ties Of dog day attire now I'LL the shop win
dows Of fancy dry goods and importing
houses Of tho city.
Many of the elegant costumes now worn
are SO striking and noticeable that 1t Is
imperative to have tho bonnet or hat Ell
suite, or there would be disastrous
mixture of colors and fabrics.
Soft doc kid or finely dressed suede is
noted upon many Of the expensive winter
gowns, bcing used for collars, little and
largo; vests, cuffs, plnstrons, bands, and
also on imported French bonnets.
The detachable stock collars arc very
handy bit of decoration. They are made
Of every sort of ribbon In satin, silk and
velvet, in plnids of every clan, in tiny
stripes and Checks In cashmere effects and
in Persian gauze, in chine or Dresden pat.
terms.
Chine and cloudliIe ribbons for trim
ming spring hats show palm figures on
Persian and glnce grounds, shaded leaves
in satecn broche. iridescent ribbons Dor
dercd with velvet and exquisite Dresden
patterns outlined with narrow threads Of
gold or bronze.
In spite of the fact that tho round waist
has prevailed for many seasons past 1t
comes to us again direct from Paris,
among typical styles for next season, as a
continued and particular feature of forth
coming creations Of tho most dressy de-
soription.-New York Post.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-21
eminent seized is plant, he lost his COWS

eminent seized J is plant, he lost his COWS
and cans. ID. .....;.,.-.. .n.,.. e.
forfeiture ct all property used in con-
nection with illicit distilling is one Of the
dreaded consequences Of conviction.
A recent raid in. Prince street. Brook
Ign, was due to neither a spy nor detect
i've, but came about in most peculiar
manner. A young man, looking for
house to ront WAS given the key to 140
Prince street. There is Il double house
there, 149 being one half and 147 the 9th
or. BY mistake he tried the lock of 147,
and us tho key opened it he went III.
There was no furniture in tho building,
but down in tho rear room of the basement
he saw something else This was a very
peculiar arrangement of fireplace, boiler,
barrels and pans-an arrangement that
made him think ut once that he had found
q still, although he had never before seen
one.
He said nothing to the house renting
agent, but instead reported to the author
tiles. Next morning q party of officers
went there, expecting to find a deserted
still and prepared to tear it out. Their
astonishment can be imagined when they
found that overnight four men and ono
woman had moved in, and that tho still
was in operation. A good Ere was going.
The mash was just beginning to get hot,
and the nien were terribly chagrined at
boing captured in the very outset Of their
work. :. 49,:
The most brilliant period of northern
moonshining was over 90 years ago, when
Brooklyn contained large number of
stills, which turned out an Immense
amount of spirits. But tho moonshining
was brilliantly checked. The location Of
large number of stills was learned by
means of spy, and one morning before
daybreak troops were landed from Gov
ernors island and marched in detach-
ments to the various points, and general
capture and seizure were the result.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-21

understood to be 81 a gallon. There is
thus a very great profit for both buyer and
seller. There are many among the for
eign population who like to drink the
high proof spirits just "a they leave the
stills, without the mellowing influence Of
age They merely add little essence,
and then drink the almost pure alcohol.
It is shrewdly suspected by some of the
officials that there is organized capital be-
hind the present business Of moonshining
in the two cities. The men who are cap
tured are Of just the type to make willing
and capable tools. That the apparatus Is
always of the best; that the same lawyers
appear 80 commonly to defend the various
prisoners wherever they are captured, and
that the profits are such a. to tempt capt.
tai to 60 into the business are among the
reasons that have led the officials to this
conclusion.
These suspicious do not apply to the IL
lioit distilling SO long and so successfully
whose power has finally been broken and
recently lodged In jail to await his trial
moonshining on their own account, and
not as cats paws for others.
The Brady still that was raided last
March, on briggs street in Brooklyn,
was, so the officers say, the largest Illicit
still ever seized in the United States. It
had capacity of over four barrels of
spirits a day, and there we're two mash
tubs, holding l, 500 gallons of mash each.
1t was estimated that the cost Of construct
ing the outfit was not less than 81, 500.
The capacity Of an illicit still is very
rarely greater than go gallons day.
A moonshiner who was raided not long
ago at Brighton Beach had unique way
of getting rid of great deal of his prod
uct. He lived in good looking, lace our
tanned house, and there was nothing to
draw especial attention to either it or
himself. Frequently he was seen leaving
the house with a large satchel in his hand,
but that of course caused no suspicion.
When, however, his house was raided and
found to contain an Illicit still, the satchel
was an interesting item among the things
seized, for inside of it was fitted tin can
holding about eight gallons.
A dairyman of Maspeth, near Brooklyn,
who had turned his attention to distilling
as a means of making more money than
he could with COWS, was not satisfied with
anything 50 small as an eight gallon can.
Sometimes, when he drove into Brooklyn
or New York, his wagon was loaded with
cans that held milk, while at other times
the cans contained spirits. When the gov.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-21

granted, as he confessed that Chaplin, be-
ing the man who had attacked him
through the newspaper, was such a mali
cious liar that he could not give him fair
trial.
"You zee, SIR" said Judge Murphy ex-
oitedly addressing Mr.. Chaplin, II am
personally responsible for everything I
say, and II you have any manhood in you
you will take it up"
Chapin's lawyer objected to the charac-
ter Of the proceedings, whereupon the
Judge arose from his seat and announced
ten minutes recess; then, descending
from the bench in a threatening manner,
he approached Mr.. Chaplin and said:
CHOW, sir, am q private citizen and
personally responsible for everything I
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-02-21

did They actually rushed into the Brit
ish mass, and about 40 of the gigantic fell
lows were killed within the lines One
party of them charged forward and took
the British flag after killing all the guard
with the bayonet.
Colonel Deane was killed on the crest,
and nearly all the officers who went In on
horseback fell. After losing nearly 200
officers and men the assailants fell back,
and that ended the battle OF Laing's Mex.
Eleven days after tho action at Laing's
Mex the British suffered second defeat at
the hands IF the active Beers. This affair,
like the first, resulted from British over
confidence. From tho time tho enemy first
approached the Transvaal borders the COL
umn had been harassed on the march by
small parties Of Beers. Fearing that Cen
eral Joubert would turn his attention to
cutting his communications with Natal.
General Colley started out In person with
detachment of about 900 mon to patrol
the road.
This movement, like the march to
Laing's Nok, was carried out In broad
daylight, and scarcely had tho column
taken its position at the crossing Of the
Ingogo river when tho Beers attacked Wig
orously OH all sides. The battle lasted un-
til after dark, and would have been re-
newed next day by the Beers but for the
hasty retreat of the British. Over 100 were
killed and wounded in this affair." and in
the retreat General Colley abandoned his
dead and the helplessly wounded. AS Mt
Laing's Mex, the killed numbered almost
as many as tho wounded, for the Beers
shoot to kill.
After this disaster at Ingogo efforts were
made by third parties to bring about
peace The armies meanwhile held their
ground. On the 21st of February General
Colley sent a message into tho Boer camp
to the effect that England would appoint
a high commissioner with powers to re-
dress the grievances of the Beers and CIV
ing 48 hours for tho return of an answer.
1t so happened that President Kruger
was not in camp, but was absent III the
interior and did not receive the proposal.
However, the fighting mon among tho
Beers believed that peace was about to be
made and relaxed their vigilance some
what.
The eminence on their right flank, Ma
juba hill, which formed the key to the po-
sition defending the pass at Laing's Mex,
had never been occupied In force except
during the first battle, but was made a
post of observation during the daytime.
1t commanded the Boer position, and Cen
eral Colley stealthily led a column Of 900
men up It's steep sides on the night OF Feb.
%. Next morning the Beers beheld the
royal ensign floating above their heads
and saw that they had been outgcneraled
while trusting to the promises Of peace.
They we're entirely off their guard and bad
no veaettes out, but were not slow In get
ting 20 work. As early AZ O'Clock In the
morning the Boer skirmishers were posted
ut the base Of the hill, firing at the rate OF
so shots minute and compelling the en-
envy to take to cover.
Throughout the forenoon the fighting
was kept up, and the Britons on the hill