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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-31

Covington, July 81. 1897
POLICE JURY
Covington, La, July 10, 1897.
The Police Jury met at the Court
house on the above date, pursuant
to adjournment, and remained in
session four days.
Ninth ward-Jas. Keyser, 8 DAYS.
Present:
First ward-Geo. Koepp, Jr.
Second ward-B. F. Rogers.
Third ward-W. N. Cooper.
Fourth ward-Jos. n. Smith.
Fifth ward-W. E. Parker.
Sixth ward-H. Q. Parker.
Seventh ward-JOLn A. Todd.
Eighth ward-J. H. Murphy, 8
days.
Parish Attorney-Clay Elliott.
On motion, minutes of the last three
meetings we're read and approved:
The Sheriff's report was adopted,
reserving the sum $772 20 in the
suit now pending in Court IN the
case of Poitevent & Favre Lumber
Go. vs.. the Board of Review.
1t was moved that the said J.
J. Strobe be granted quietus
for the taxes of the year 1896.
Carried.
Mr.. Murphy moved, seconded
by Mr. Parker, that Mr.. Louis Tai
ley be excused from public road
duty on account of physical dis
ability. Carried.
1t was moved by Mr.. Murphy,
seconded by Mr.. Smith, that Mr..
w. +. Parker be appointed as
Commissioner for St. Tammany
Parish to equalize the assessment
Of Railroads, Telegraph and Tele-
phone lines on the part of the
Parish Of st. Tammany, to meet
at the time and place, as fixed by
the Auditor of Public Accounts, as
per Act No. %, Of 1883, to act
with the other members compos-
ing the Board, provided for by said
Act. Carried.
It was moved by Mr.. Keyser,
seconded by Mr.. Smith, that Mr..
Clinton Stegall he allowed the sum
Of 800 a year for his services as
stenographer for st. Tammany-
Parish in criminal matters, paya-
BILE quarterly, by warrent approved
by the Police Jury.
Ayes-Koepp, Smith, Todd,
Keyser and Murphy.
Nays-Rogers, H. @. Parker
and w. +. Parker.-3.
And the motion was carried.
Upon motion of Mr.. Koepp,
seconded by Mr.. H. @. Parker,
the following resolution was adopt
ed:
Be it resolved, That in regard
to the suit brouget by Mr.. G. II.
Cause against the Parish of ST..
Tammany, that the President Of
the Police Jury appear in court in
behalf of the Police Jury, and he
is hereby authorized and directed
to employ counsel to defend the
suit, and to take all legal and
necessary steps in defending the
suit in behalf of the Police Jury.
And in the event of an adverse
Judgment in the District Court, he
is authorized and directed to prose-
cute an appeal, in behalf of the
Police Jury, to the court Of proper
appellate jurisdiction.
Yaes q, nays /.
And the resolution was adopted.
It was moved by Mr.. VIM.
Parker seconded by Mr.. Murphy,
that Messrs. H. B. Rogers and c.
e. Moody be exempted from pub
lie road duty on account of being
physically disabled. Carried.
PETITIONS.
Covington, La, July Is, 1897.
To the honorable prcsid snt ani mem
.,srs Of tho Police Jury:
Gentlemen We the undersigned
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DR.. J. = PIGOTT,
CONVICTION. Ia.

Offers his profess ionaI services 70 tls
public.
Residence, west of Railroad Depot.
Office, between ROubi0n & Damien =
mann's livery stable and Mrs. Exter-
STEMS store.
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On motion, duly seconded, the
Board then adjourned, to meet
Tuesday, August ;, 1897.
" n. COOPER,
President
W. G.. KENTZE.. Secretary.
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U. s. Iand ONCE. New Orleans. In


jylO Ct G. Med. BnuuBv, Register.
U. =. Lani ONCE. New Orleans. In.
July l. 1897.
Notice is heraby given tat the fol-
lowing named settler has fled ,tice of
his Intention to make lnal proof in sup
port of his claini. AMI that said proof
will be made before II. II. Warren. clerk
of the district court. at Goyington, la,
on Monday. August 16. 1897. viz:
JOHN. G MlZELE..
Who made homestead entry No. 1890,
for lots 2 and 3. section 50. township 4,
south range l3 east, and fractional Sec
ton 3 and 4, township 5, sou til range Is
east.
He names the followin. Witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz.
Jaales Pierce. Albert Walker Daniel
Jenkins aud Walter Pierce, all st.
Tammany Parish, La
jy LOOT. G. Med. BRuaBY, Register.
U. S. Land Olice. New Orleans. La. |
July 8, 1897.
Notice il hereby given that the fol-
lowing Mined settler las fled notice OF
his intention the make final proof in
support Of his claim, and that aid proof
will be made before II. r. Warren clerk
OF the district court. Ccvington. Ia on
Tuesday August II, 1897. viz:
JOSEPH KODRIGUZE,
Who made homestead cn'..y No. l3,3Il
for the northeast quarter Of the northeast
quarter. section 81, township 4. sOnth
range 10 east, st. Hele m meridian.
He Eames the f.liowjng witnesses to
prove his continuous iesilence upon and
cultivation of lid land. viz:
C.simer Populns, Enais Kodliguzs,
A. sernthome ard Sylvan ptpul,is, MI
of st Ta,.-many Parish, la.
jylO Ct. q. Mc0. BRUMBY, Register.
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PETITIONS.

Covington, La, July Is. 1897.
To tnc honorable prcsid snt AMI mem
hsrs Of the Police Jury:
Gentlemen We the undersigned
petition your honorable body to
divide our road district in two
sections. Section one beginning
at the Polite bridge and running
to VIM. +. Wallis place, and Sec
ton two beginning at VIM. 1.
Wallis place and running to the
Holmesville road.
[Signed by 80 citizens.
On motion the above petition
was granted.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-31

list Of Legal Blanks and commercial
Printing. Address. W. B. Gray, Nor
gan City La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-31

Dr.. +. julius Hointz.
Tenders his services to the people Of
Coyington and the surrounding coua-
try.
Ofico and sesidenos-At The Co..
ington Drug Store. Consultation, ne
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-31
sHERIFrS REPORT.

To the honorable President and men,
bers of the Police Jury.
Statement of John j. Strobe, Sheriff
and Ex-Oficio Tax Collector for
the amount of Taxes collected for
fnal settlement from July ! to July Is,
1897.
Parish tax, s47G 90.
Criminal fund, S265 90, less 5
per cent com. 6l3 Is. $25l as
School fund, $1O5 80, less
per cent. com. So % 49,. 100 %
General Fund, sos 80 less
per cent com. SIS % 49,. 100 %
Corporation Tax, 81 &C.
Criminal fund, s. 80, less 5
per cent com. l6cts =. 3l4
School fund, ST 50, less
per cent com. Scots l 30
Poll tax. 81 90, less )
per cent com. lOcts ...... 30
Total. .......... s45S 81
Amount available to each fund:
Criminal Fund 1884 50
School Fund ............. lO3 ~
T. General Fund 100 %
Total. ....... s45s 81
Icertify that the above is a true and
exact statement of Taxes, collected
by me, from July l, to July Is. 1897.
JOHN j. STROBLE,
Sheriff and Ex-oilicio Tax Collector
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this 18th day of July, 1897.
Fl. X. WARREN, Clerk.
Received above amount July -, 1897.
J. M. ABNEY, Parish Treasurer.
Statement of all Taxes Collected, and
deductions claimed, for the Roll of
1896:
Charged on Roll $3.50. ,72O 81
Collected by Supplemental list, 22O sc
Collected from N. o. 4 N. +. X. X. 412 so
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-31

DR.. c.. u. WILLIAMS.
PHAa.rlCING PHYSICIAN.
Residence OF. the corner u Rutland
street. vest Of the MartindAle House.
Office over Frederick's Drug store.
Day and Night calls promptly attend-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-31

J. ami Is. ScLut'en vs. Charles Sctellhaa
No. l82.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-31
FINANCE COMMITTEE.


TO the honorabls President and men,
bers of the Police Jury:
Gentlemen-We your Finance Com
mittce have examined the Parish Treas
urer's books. and find them correct,
tO-wit:
Total receipts to July -, ~. S3s37 20
Total disbursements .... 1868 -
Cash on hand this dav. ..... 1914 OIL
We also report that we have exam
MED and approved bills amounting to
sos IS
Respectfully submitted,
JOS. NJ. SMITH.
B. +. ROGERS,
JOHN A. TODD.
Chairman Finance Committee.
On motion, duly seconded, the
above report was received, and the
cancelled warrants were destroyed
by burning.
The Board then proceeded to
review the assessment roll, and
when this was completed, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Upon motion, duly seconded, il
was ordered that the parties here
matter named show cause before |
the Police Jury, ex-ofiicio Board
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-31
DIR. J. L. POPE.
DENTIST.

Office over Frederick's Drug Store
First-class Dental Work, will Be dlone
on short notice
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-31

NotarieslPublic. Justices
of the Peace, Clerks of
Districts Courts, Law
yers and Sheri6s can find
any Legal Blank of use
In their Offices at Gray's
Printing House.
Sent by mail. We pay
the postage. Send for
our Catalogue and Price
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-31
Election Proclamation.

I. d. w. STOCKSrILL,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08
WAMPOLE'S
PREPARATION,

which contains the flesh building and
medicinal power of the oil, extracted
by US from Fresh Cod Livers. The
taste and eUen The smell are thoroughly
d sguised In addition to the recon-
structed oil, the preparation has the
rare curative virtues Of the Syrup Of
Hypophosphites, Extracts of Malt
and Wild Cherry Bark. Taken before
meals it aids digestion, enriches the
blood, repairs waste, renews strength
and vigor and prevents and cures
Rheumatism, Bowel Complaints, Gen
eral Debility, Lung troubles, and all
diseases due to impurity of the hood.
Palatable as honey. Sold by chemists.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT, BUFFALO, N. Y.
To 'wHoM 1T NAY CONCERN:
l take great pleasure in saying few
words regarding the merits Of WAMPOLE's
PREPARATION. From a long experience in
the use of Cod Liver Oil, have no hesitation
IN saying that regard this as the best pre-
paraHop OF Cod Liver Oil on the market lt
Is pleasant to the taste, can be tolerated by
the most delicate stomach and is productive
OF the most marvellous results In all cases
where it is indicated.
1t can be given to persons who have a
strong antipathy to oils of all kinds, with
out their knowing what they are taking. ]
predict for this article field of usefulness
and an extensive demand
EDWARD CLARK, MD. City Hall Physician.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08
s. s. HELEN E,
FREEMAN, Commander.

FREEMAN, OOulluduueT.
will leave Honolulu Tuesdays at 3
o'clock p. M, touching at Kahulul,
Mana, Hamoa and Kipahulu, Maui.
Returning, arrives at Honolulu Sun
day mornings.
Will call at Nuu, Kaupo, once each
month.
No freight will be received after
?. m. on day of sailing.
This company reserves the right to
make changes in the time of de-
parture and arrival of its steamers
WITHOUT NOTICE, and it will not
be responsible for any consequences
arising therefrom.
Consignees must be at the landings
to receive their freight. This COM
pany will not hold itself responsible
for freight after it has been landed.
Live stock received only at owners
risk.
This company will not be respon-
sible for money or vaiuables of pas
sengers unless placed in the care of
pursers.
Passengers are requested to pur-
chase tickets before embarking. Those
Ealing to DIS so will be subject to an
additional charge of twenty-five per
sent.
C. L. WIGHT, President.
S. B. ROSE, Secretary.
CAPT. J. A. KING, Port Supt.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08

WIN call at Pohoiki, Puma, on trips
marked
Returning, will leave Hilo at
q o'clock a. M, touching at Laupa.
hoehoe, Mahukona and Kawaihae
same day; MAIZENA,, Maalaea Bay and
Kahaina the following day, arriving
1t Honolulu the afternoons of Tues
days and Fridays.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
AND THE
Occidental and Oriental Steamship Co.,
1T
For Yokohama, Hongkong, Kobe,
Nagasaki, and Shanghai.

Steamers of the above Companies will
call at Honolulu on their way to the
above ports on or about the following
dates:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08
HOW TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA

HOW TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA.
At this time of the year a cold is
very easily contracted, and if left to
run its course without the aid of some
reliable cough medicine is liable to re-
suit in that dread disease, pneumonia.
We know of no better remedy to cure
cought or cold than Chamberlain s
Cought Remedy. We have used it
quite extensively, and it has always
given entire sfaction-Olagah, Ind.
Ter Chief.
This is the only remedy that is
known to be a certain preventive of
pneumonia. Among the many thous-
ands who have used it for colds and
la grippe, we have never yet learned
of single case having resulted in
pneumonia. Persons who have weak
lungs or have reason to fear an attack
of pneumonia, should keep the RENE
dy at hand.-For sale by all druggists
and dealers. Benson. Smith 81 Co.,
wholesale agents for Hawaiian Islands
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Hawaiian Sugar Com
pany, held this day, the following Of
ficers were elected for the euing year:
II. p. Baldwin, President.
G. N. Wilcox, Vice President.
w. G. Irwin, Treasurer.
w. L. Hopper, Secretary.
The above together with r. Cation,
j. F. Hackfeld and F. j. Lowrey con-
stitute the Board of Directors.
w. L. HOPPER,
Secretary.
Honolulu, December 6, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08
PROGRESSIVE PHYSICIANS

Say. that what is Objectionable to the
palate, whether food or medicine. Is
of very little benefit to the system.
This. probab Y, accounts, at least 10
some degree, for the failure of cod
liver oil to be of us in so many cases.
Hitherto its nauseous, disgusting
taste has been to most people an in
superable objection. This obstacle
is now wholly overcome in
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08
DEPARTURES.

Wednesday, December 8.
Haw. blk. Mauna Ala, Hamilton, for
San Francisco. in ballast.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08

An attractive bill head, note head or
business card is indicative of pros
porous and progressive firm. The
Star printing Office always turns out
attractive work.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08
ARRIVE HONOLULU.

Will call at Pohoiki. Puma, on the
second trip of each month, arriving
there on the morning of the day OF
sailing from Hilo to Honolulu.
The popular route to the volcano Is
via Hilo. A good carriage road the
pntire distance.
Round trip tickets, covering all ex-
Renses, $50.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08
TIME TABLE
WIlDER'S STEAMSHIP COMPANY
1907.
S. S. KIN Az,
CLARKE, Commander.

CDAhhE, OOmmHuuef,
VII leave Honolulu at 10 o'clock a. m,
heuching at Lahaina, Maalaea Bay and
nEakena the same day; Mahukona, Ka-
waihae and Laupahoehoe the follow
lng day, arriving in Hilo the same
afternoon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08

ExT Passengers paying full fare will be
allowed 10 per cent. off return fare if
returning within twelve months
For Freight and Passage apply to
ii. MackfeId & Co.,
AGENTS.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-12-08
For SAN FRANCISCO:

Steamers of the above Companies
will cal lat Honolulu on their way
from Hongkong and Yokohama to the
above port on or about the following
dates.
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ARRIVALS

Wednesday, December s.
Stmr Mikahala, Thompson, from
Kauai ports.
The Anaconda standard., 1897-12-16
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Il vigorous Protest Against the Appoint
ment of Judge Paxon-He Is IA
Nrecker of RnlIrnnns

/
| Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 15.-President
Gompers presided over the session Of
| the American Federation Of Labor this
morning. The roll was called for an
expression of views regarding to time
OF labor days and the scale of wages
| for street laborers in different cities of
| the country Responses were made Nv
many delegates.
The afternoon session was marked
by many vigorous speeches. Especially
was this the case in regard to the pro-
test offered against the appointment OF
j. ii, PaXson to be interstate commerce
commissioner
Edward Hartford of the Railway En-
ployes union, fraternal delegate from
England, and Hon. j. II. Wilson, asso-
ciate fraternal delegate, addressed the
federation. NJ. Henri Gardiso. a repre-
sentative of the French government
investigating the steel industries in the
| United States, was presented and spoke
briefly, explaining the purpose of his
visit.
The discussion of the appearance of
an advertisement in the federational-
ist OF Siegei, Cooper & Co. was re-
sumed, George Warner leading in the
fight against the carrying of the adj
vertisement, insisting that it was bet
ter TO have the paper being refused
admission 10 the mails than to longer
insert the advertisement Much dis
cussion followed in which several mem
bers opposed the violation of a contract,
and at last the matter was referred To
the executive council
Then came the stir of the afternoon.
when resolution was taken up pro-
Niding for a protest on the part of the
executive council against the reported
proposed appointment of J. II. Paxson
to be interstate commerce commits
Sioner.
The resolutions charged that Mr.
Paxson resigned the high office of
chief Justice of the supreme court of
Pennsylvania by telegraph for the pur-
pose of accepting an appointment as
receiver of the Philadelphia & Reading
railroad and assisting in wrecking that
company. That he has always shown
an intense hatred for organized labor
and has 'on every occasion injured the
interests of wage earners as instanced
by his action in descending from the
supreme court bench for the purpose of
acting as committing magistrate in
the case of the Homestead strike, in or
der to throw the weight of his judicial
position in the balance against wage
earners."
The protest was referred to the COM
mittee on resolutions.
This afternoon T. j. Mcguire. in a
caustic speech and amid much ap-
plause. moved that the president of the
Federation be instructed to telegraph
the president the organizations most
violent protest against the appointment
of Paxson. This motion was enthusi-
astically supported by many speakers
and was carried unanimously. The
Paxson resolution will be reported to-
morrow.
A public meeting was held tonight
at which President Gompers and many
others made addresses.
The Anaconda standard., 1897-12-16
Entries m o. klnnh.

Following are the entries for to-day 5
races at Oakland:
First race five and a half fuglongs -
Aluminium, Hertha, Castake. 80: &c an
Blue, Tenrica, San Carlos. Outlay. 70:
Morana. 100; Alcorta. 101; Uncle True. l0z
Sing Wing, 103
Second race. one mle-Nelox, SO; Mrs.
Shade, 100; Coda, Terra Archer. lU2; Fan
ny s., 103; Dick Behan, Senator AIorr Ii
1G5 Preside, The Drummer, Zeune. st
Agnon, l09.
Third race, five and half furiongs-
Yule, 96; Greenback H., Rebel Jack 99;
Goleta, 104; Free Lady. 107.
Fourth race, seven furlongs-Spunwcu
III; Bliss Rucker 1l5. Horatio 10; Roy
ei Santa Anita, 1876 Flashlieh hit, 10: Main
stay. 1870; Rubicon, 1i0
Fifth race, one mile-Qucen Safe, 90;
Tom Anderson, 9S, Fieeta, Meadow
Lark, Song and Dance, MaWona, Char es
A., Collins, 102; Outaway, l05, Santuzza.
106; Perseus 100.
Sixth race, seven furlongs-Rafa, La.
Los Cerrillos, "a; Alvin f. Sly %: lhe
Plutocrat. 102; Myth 10i: Osric H.. Bleak
O'Day, 105; Fortunate, 107
Clear, track SLOW
Following are probable winners at Oak
land to-day:
First race-Alumnum, Uncle True, CAS-
take.
Second race-Coda, Veloz Dick Behan
Third race-La Goeta, Free Lady. Yule.
Fourth race-Rubicon, Bliss Rucker,
Horatio.
Firth race-song and Dance, Collins,
PCrseus.
Sixth race-osric IL, Fortunate, The
Plutocrat.
The Anaconda standard., 1897-12-16
SOUTHERN BANKERS MEET
TO TAKE GOVERNMENT OUT OF THE
BANKING BUSINESS.
Hon. Hoke smith Makes the Address of
welcome - Advocated the Retire.
ment of the Greenbacks

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 15.-The Southern
bankers convention met here to-day on
call of the Atlanta Clearing House asso-
citation to consider currency reform and
reach measures which will give an elas-
tic currency and take the government out
OF the banking business. John A Davis
OF Albany, Ga, was elected president and
Darwin @. Jones' manager of the Allan
Ia clearing house, secretary
President Davis declared himself in full
sympathy with the movement for an elas-
tic currency but said the standard must
be that of all nations.
Hon. Hoke Smith. in his address of VOL
come, dwelt upon the resources of the
South needing currency for their deveIop-
ment. lie urged that coin alone was in
suInclent Tor a prosperous country He
advocated the retirement of greenbacks
and treasury notes and the substitut ON
OF banks of issue under federal control
lie urged that the percentage of charge
on the issue should decrease as the pcr-
cenlage of issue increased thereby MAX
ing currency ample for the needs of
trade. He insisted that the govern n1ent
regulations should apply as well TO state
as to national banks
by a unanimous Vot,. the convention
adopted resolutions demanding the re-
tirement and cancellation of the green
backs and the treasury note, of 1891
anu the SUBSTITUTION therefore Of bank
- " ieuuce our elEnL dll-
ferent kinds of money TO ONLY two VIZ.
specie ana bank notes. and demanding
that the amount of gold and silver in
circulation be increased"
me resolution also recommended that
all banks. state or national with a
jcapltal OF $4,000 or over, be allowed to
issue notes based on commercial assets
10 circulate as money. The convention
recommended also that the State Bank
efs associations of all of the Southern
states appoint one delegate each to go
70 washington and urge the legislation
desired.
After the resolutions Were adopted.
l.. >. carr, millionaire banker of
North Carolina. was invited to address
the body. MIR. Carr stirred the conven-
ton by declaring that he was free sill
yer democrat and making a strong plea
Tor the free coinage Of silver. His re-
marks were heartily applauded.
The Anaconda standard., 1897-12-16
AFRIDIS MAKE A COUP
THE MOST DESPER ATE FIGHTING
SINCE DARGAI RIDGE AFFAIR.
The English Rear Guard Nearly Cut on
in the March Down the Bara
Nailey-Constant Fighting.

Simla. Dec 15.-Further details from
the front regarding the march of General
Westmacott's brigade down the Bara VAL
ley show IL to have been accompanied by
the most desperate lighting since the
Dargai ridge affair. The enemy for the.
first time in the whole campaign exposed
themselves in their efforts To cut or the
rear guard. and poured in a constant rife
hre, in replying to which the British
troops exhausted their pounches of am
muntion.
While the rear guard was worn out by
constant attacks and in a difficult posi-
tion, the enemy made the coup OF the
campaign by an open rush upon il. The
tired soldiers stood firm and "A whitening
fire swept the advancing tribesmen. who
charged almost TO the bayonets point
The Atridis wavered. and then retrested
10 cover. from which they continued a
harassing fusillade.
The action recommended with the rising
of the sun. The troops behaved splendid
ly and inflicted the most severe punish
ment upon the enemy which the latter
has yet sustained. 400 men falling