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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22
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Is DR.. Humphreys Specific for
Coughs, Colds, Influenza and
A Perfect Cure.

TO get the best results from tic use Of
"Scventy-Seven' don't stop iakins As
soon as relieved or when the acute symr-
toms subside. continue its use for some
time to get perfect cure. II VIII tone
un the system and there will Doe no danger
of a relapse or Of evil after effect.
II you will carry vial of 80 I'm your
pocket and take frequently YOU viii
escape the Grip "11' prevents Pneumo-
mia.
At druggists or sent prepaid 25c.. 5Oc..
and Sl.0o.
DIR. HUMPHREYS BOOK SENT FIRE.
Humphreys Med CO., Cor William and
John SITS New York BE sure 10 get
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22
PHILADELPHIA WILL GO.
she is Being Rapidly Made Ready for
Inc NnKage 90 Ania.

SAN DIEGO CAL JAM 2L-Admiral
Kauptz. of the Philadelphia SAYS he exc
nects to- sail direct from this port for
Apia next Thursday The ship is rapidly
beinr proyisioned and viii bee coaIed at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22
nirs nr- j. n. Thompson.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA Jan. H.
e,eoi,i -AIrs DIT. James II. Thompson
died at her home here this morning ai-
f.r "a lingering illness. She was active ID
charity and church work and TOOK
prominent part in behali OF inc Mary
Washington monument having Deen ser
,otorv of the local monument association
bcfore II was merged into the National
Mary Washington Monument Assoeia-
ton
Besides her husband son. NJ. G.
Thompson. and two daughters Misses
Mary and Frances Thompson. survive
Hnr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22
Greater Reductions in
Mems and Boys Apparel

, claim Of this store upon your attention Tor ms wees
The exceedingly fractions spurs US to reaouDea en-
egv toward reducing stock We find the snes' to, I
Ell Greater observation-disclosures mat aaa tonS anu
meaning TO that muchly overweight word oa gains
reductions that mean the absolute elimination OF every
nc in 50 many instances the mere ghost OF the cost 81
ton we feel justified only i'll looking to the end-eop SUM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22
kitchener Governor.

CAIRO, Jan; 2l,-A decree Ts,oh mas been been
signed appointing ne soudan'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22
EAGAN COURT MARTIAL.
Not Known Whether the Session VIII
he Omen or Secret.

WASHINGTON. January 2L-Quarters
have been secured at the Ebbitt House
for the general court-martial appointed
for the trial Of Commissary-G General Ea-
gan. and il IS said that It wilt begin It's
sessions there next Wednesday morn-
ing no 10 o'clock.
The question as 10 whether the ses-
s,ons NJ the court shall be open or secret
lies entirely with the court itself The
almost universal ruie IN such cases -
FOR open sessions. and Il Is confidently
exne.fad thaf there VIII be 10 exception
$50 in th. Escal ccurl martial
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22
LARGE SAVINGS IN
MEMS SUITS AND OVERCOAlS.

Here's chance from one-th'ra TO more ,nan Va'
the regular ever seen anywhere It's clearance SAFE
Of tS Highest CIR Suits and 0vereoas as well as ne
est and we ma mi ~ Ne their disappearance
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22

NORFOLK. VA Jan 2L-speclal'-
N,r charles 5 Gorgas. assistant obserV-
er United States Weather Bureau. Nor
folk. died suddenly this morning OF CON
gestion of the kidneys az his home 10
Marshall avenue. Brambleton Ward he
had been absent from the Office but one
dsv when bis death occurred.
Mr. Gorgas. although young man. mas
hoen In the service sixteen years, a
good part of his life being spent AZ
Washington and Atlanta. lie was one
of the most kindly and courteous Of
men and his death Is greatly regretted
here. where he had many friends
He was a Mason and the Masons' IL
Is believed. will extend TO his widow ana
two fathcrless children such comfort MS
the great order is accustomed To extend
10 the families of members.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22
H u MPHREYS'
THREE POWERS
ARE IN ACCORD

Continued from First Pase)
permit q moro expeditions management
of Samoan affairs.
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Mrs. Ann G. Coleman.

WEIGH VA. Jan -Special-Mrs.
Ann G. Coleman Of Spotsylyania coun-
ty near here. died this morning; aged
about eiehty-two. She was a widow Of
the late Stakely Coleman She leaves a
son-Wesley Colcman-of this county.
ana two grand-sons, all grown She
was fine manager. hospitable and
member OF Bethany Baptist church. She
died possessed Of quite fortune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22
WHITE GOODS

THE TOWER.
5 Second and tlxesd.
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Mer,s SlS Suits at $f2.75.

There are about of these Suits and they re a eEa in snec
the o st sack style handsome worsted and finest enc
o we've been selling them right along at $40 amo 6et'e
value at that price was "eVe' .S2 rs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22

Heights al previously published,
SATURDAY al the kennels.
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FORK UNION. VA, JANUARY A.-Spe-
cial.-Mrs. Helen VIM Snead, wife OF
G. r. snead. died al her home In this
place yesterday evening at @ lock after
a painful illness Of Ave days. She leaves
a husband and four ehlidren-all grown,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-22

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. Jan. a.
Special-Mrs. Dicey Pace died yesterday
afternoon az the residence ol her sister
sr-, rl-, Farrar. on .ee street in
Inc D.hty-uinth year OF her age. Mrs
pace was an estimable lady, the grand
mother Of Messrs. VIM p, and John ;.
Farrar, Of this city.
Her remains were taken to-day "a
Salem, F1uvanna county, to be inferred
In the old family burylng-ground.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-13
The FREE STATE BURGHFRS
Have Seized Philipstown-Techni.
calIy Free State not at War
With England.
II is IMPOSSIBLE TO GUESS
The Plan of Campaign of South
African Republic by Present
Movement Of Troops!

LONDON, Oct. 1s.--when the cabl-
net meets at noon to-day, 1t is evident
that the Boer advance will be in full
swing. Judging from present appear
ances. the Beers nre preparing for n
simultaneous Invasion at five separate
points, Lalng's Neck, Kimberley, Vry-
burg, Mafeklng, and Labatsl, There
fore, 1t is almost impossible to guess at
the plan of campaign.
A dispatch from Durham dated Thurs
day morning at o'clock announces
that the Beers seized Albertina station
and demanded the keys, which were de-
llvered to them by the statlonmaster,
who reached Lndysmlth on a trolley
car. The excitement at LadysmIth Is
Increasing, and the troops are ready to
act at a moments notice.
The Daily Nails correspondent at
1.obatsl, telegraphing on "wednesday,
says: 1.-The Beers are on the border,
preparing to cross at o'clock to-day,
A messenger sent to the Beers asking
them to spare the women and child
rem has been detained"
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NO INTERVENTION

on the Part Of the United States In
Transvaal - Policy OF the Govern
ment Will be Neutral.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE follow
ing official statement was issued by the
state department to-day:
''The President has received a large
number of petitions signed by many
citizens Of distinction requesting him to
tender the mediation OF the United
states to settle the differences existing
between the government of Great Brit
ain and that Of the Transvaal. He mas
received other petitions on the same
subject, sume OF them desiring him 20
make coRioRfR cause with Great Britain
TO redress the wrongs alleged to have
been suffered by the Outlanders' ana
especially American citizens, In the
Transvaal, and others wishing him 10
assist the Beers against alleged aggres-
sion. -,,..
does not think It expedient to take ac-
fion IN any of these directions. As to
taking sides with either party to the
dispute, II Is not to be thought OF. AS
to mediation, the President has received
no intlmntIon that the mediation OF the
United States would be accepted and In
the absence OF such intimation from
both parties there Is nothing IN tne
rules Of international usage to JUSTIFY
an offer OF mediation in the present cir
cumstRnces. -.
It is known that the Presldent sin-
cerely hopes and desires that hostilltiss
NAV be avoided: but II unfortunately
thew should come to pass, the efforts OF
thls government viii De directed-as
they are at present-to seeing that mel:
ther our national interests nor those OF
our citizens shall suffer unnecessary IN
Jury
LONDON. Oct l2.3The colonial Of
fee announc ~ officially that Mr. 6 MI
nrum. the United states consul In Pre-
torIa, with the consent Of his govern
ment, has taken charge Of British In
tereats in the TranSVaAl.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-13
DISASTER
BY FIRE And
EXPLOSION.
Store Building, at Thomas.
W. Va, and Offices Of Davis
Coal and Coke Company
ARE COMPLETELY DESTROYED
BY Fire..Forty.twO Kegs of Pow.
der Explode..one Man Killed
and Others Injured.

Special Dispatch to the 1ntellIgeneer
DAVIS, W. Va, oct. l2-on Wednes-
day night. about 3 o'clock, the store
building OF the Buxton and Landatreet
company at Thomas, containing the Of
fees Of the Davis Coal & Coke Conn
pany, were completely destroyed by flre.
The building caught on fre from the
furnace in the basement, and about
forty-two kegs OF powder, which were
in the store building, exploded, causing
the whole building to be torn to pieces.
All the records of the Davis Coal
Company were destroyed, together with
the stock OF the company's store. Ira
Nycum, time-keeper for the Davis Coal
4 Coke Company, went into the build
ing for the time Of the employees and
money, and before he could get out of
the building the explosion occurred and
he was burned to death. He was from
Everett, Pa, and had only been at
Thomas about a week, but while there
had many friends. who spoke in the
highest terms of him. he leaves wife
and one child. who have the sympathy
Of the public.
Lee OFT, superintendent at Thomas,
was blown from the corner Of the
building to the depot, distance of
about flfty feet. and had his back badly
sprained.
NJ. v. Horner, private clerk Of the su-
perintendent received n slight cut on
the head.
T. T. sansberry! assistant engineer.
was in the building when the explosion
occurred and was thrown through the
roof, and in his descent landed on the
far corner of the building, and although
in dazed condition he ran over to the
side Of the building and jumped to the
ground, distance Of about forty feet,
and escaped with receiving only slight
injuries.
James Cunningham was slightly cut
on the head.
James Nazelrode received bad cuts on
the head, which are very painful
A tramp, who was near the building,
also received bad cuts from the falling
of the building.
The volunteer fire department was on
the scene and did good work, and are to
be congratulated by the people on saw
ing other buildings which might have
been burned.
The blow is a bad one for Thomns, as
the building was the best in the town.
The loss Is estimated at about $4,000.
Insurance on stock and building, 10000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-13

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, oct. 1.-THE
international commerce congress. COM
posed Of representatives OF nenrly ev-
cry nation Of the earth was formally
opened to-day IN the auditorium OF the
National Export Exposition. The con-
gress. which will continue for two
weeks, has for It's specific object dis
cussion OF trade matters with a view to
the development of both foreign and
domestic commerce and with this pur-
pose in view, nearly five hundred dele
gates, representing boards Of trade and
commercial bodies In this country and
nH many more. representing foreign
countries and foreign commercial bod
les were present when the opening
ceremonies began.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-13
ST. PAUL,s GREETING
To the President was Wonderfully En-
thusIastic.


thusIastic.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Oct. 12.-President
Mckinley spent over twelve hours In
the Twin Cities to-day, leaving this city
a little before midnight for Duluth and
West Superior, where he Will make a
short visit early in the morning, thence
proceeding direct to Fargo. n. D., 70
DRy his respects to the DakOta volun-
teers who have Just returned from the
Philippines. The President arrived in
this city by special trolley car from
Minneapolis at o'clock. going directly
10 the Auditorium, where general re-
ceptIon was held. The mammoth
building. which seats over 5000 people,
was packed to the rafters, while many
thousands more blocked the streats in
various directions as they tried to get
into the building. And It was an enthu-
sinstlc crowd. The reception was en-
tIrely informal and gave place TO a
brief Epell OF speechmRking. President
Mckinley and the members OF the cab
met present being heard in turn. The
great crowd cheered at the sight Of the
President: they cheered when he
mounted the platform; they cheered be-
fore he was introduced; they cheered
when he spoke: their cheers frequently
interrupted MS very DTlcl HpteGH anu u
very storm OF cheers broke loose as he
finished his little talk. President Mo-
Kinley said:
II have discovered in the twelve Or
fifteen hours l have been In Minneapolis
and st. Paul, the secret Of the success
OF these two great cities. They work
themselves and they work everybody
else. daughter and applause).
''T have been more than gratihed In
meeting the people OF the state Of mln-
neseta, II Is a peculiar pleasure TO
meet with my friends and fellow cid-
gems Of the great city Of st. Paul"
The President expressed his grnunoa-
tlon with the splendid demonstration OF
patriotism he had Witnessed passing
throuEh the country Into Minnesota and
his pleasure in Joining in the welcome
TO the Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers.
He said that the patriotism OF the
American people takes the place OF
large standing armies and cited the case
OF the Tennessee regiment that dlsem-
barked, although their term was up and
they were on board ship homeward
bound.
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TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE

ON Island of Ceram, Largest of Mo-
Iuccas Group-Amhei Destroyed,
Killing 1000 People.
AMSTERDAM. Oct. PA dispatch to
the Handelsblad from Batavia, capital
Of the Netherlands Indies, Java, says
that n violent earthquake has visited
the south side of the island OF ceram,
next to the largest of the Moluecas, be-
tween Booroo and Papua, completely
destroying the town Of Amhei and kill
ing, 1t is estimated. some 1900 people, as
well as lnJurIng some Ave hundred 9TH
ers.
The dispatch says that details of the
disaster have not yet been obtained.
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issued a circular appealing for sub
scripdons for the. relief Of the widows
and families killed in the Transvaal.
The position Of the Orange Free
State at the present Juncture is pc
culiar. While the Transvaal has vir-
tilally declared war, technically Great
Britain and the Free State are on
friendly terms.
It Is alleged that the Free state
BoerH have been endeavorlng to Induce
the Basutes to cross the Caledon river
and consent to a conference, In the be-
lief that they favor the Transvaal, put
1t Is understood that the I5asutes ridl.
cuie the idea. At latt meeting OF
the paramount chief Of tie tribe with
the resident commissioner oS Mazeru'
the chief was most pronounced IN as
sertIng the firm loyalty OF the Basutes,
and although pleasant words may nave
been exchanged, the authorities are
confident that an alliance between the
Boers and the Basutes Is impossible.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-13
GERMANs MAssAcRED
In Southwest Africa by Nativcs-I,ed
into Ambush.

LIVERPOOL, oct. 12.-The steamer
Niger. which arrived to-day from
Southwest Africa, brings news of the
massacre of Lieut.. Guise, German COM
missioner at Rio del Rey, near Old Cal
abar river on the right of Biafrn, and
also of Herr Lemeyer, n German trader,
together with n hundred native SOL
dlers and carriers, constituting an ex-
pedItIon formed by Lieutenant GuIse to
aueii disturbances near the Cross river,
which forms the boundary between
british and German territory there.
A native chief was taken ns n guide
hut he led the expedition into ambush.
He was promptly shot when the Ger
mans received volley. They fought
couragcously, but were outnumbered
ard slain
The natives then looted the neighbor-
ing factories and murdered the native
employees. after which they crossed Into
british territory. Two British traders
who were warned, had marrow escape
managing to get down the river In
canoe and to reach Rio del Rey.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-13
HorrlbIc Fatality.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa,oct. Erred
erlck George and his three little dnugh-
tors, Lena, aged six years; Maggie,
nVcd four and Frlcdn, ngcd two, were
instantly killed this afternoon at Riv-
ersIde n. j., by an express train on the
Camden and Amboy division Of the
Pennsylvania railroad. George was q
huckster and after ending his dny'a
business took the children on q pleas
Ilre trim in his wagon. At the railroad
crossing he fuiled TO notice the ap-
prnaching express train, which struck
the centre OF the vehicle, killing lis four
occupants. George was thrown to the
other track and his body wns cut IN
twain by freight train which reached
the crossing at the moment. A widow
and elght.ycEr-old son survive.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-13
AFFAIRS AT CAPE TOWN.

British Reply to UltImntum Read to
Town Gunrd-Pcculiar Position Of
Orange Frcc state.
CAPE TOWN. oct. 12.--The reply Of
the imperial government to the Trans
vanls' ultlmatum Is published here. 1t
wns accompanied By instructions tn
Conyngham Greene, British diplomatic
ngent to Pretoria, 10 nsk for his pass
ports The reply was publicly read by
magistrate at the evening parade Ot
the town guard hero, and evoked loyal
and enthusiastic demonstrations.
Cecil Rhodes has arrived at KIM
berlcy.
panic has broken out at vryburg.
md a hurried exodus has begun. ow-
ing to British refugees from the Trans
vaai declaring that large force of
Beers was advancing on the town. The
Tumor that New Castle had been occu-
pied by the Boors IN without confirms
alton.
Mr.. Hofmeycr and other prominent
members Of the Afrikander bund, have
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-13
ALL REGIMENTS RECRUITED
To the Required Number Except one
CoIOred Regiment,


Special Dispatch to tho 1ntollIgencer.
WASHINGTON. d. C., Oct. 12-It
was announced nt the war department
to-day that all the regiments needed
for service In the Philippines, twenty
flve In number, have been recruited to
the required number Of men. excepting
only one colored regiment. the Forty
eighth.
This needs but i've hundred men. and
It ls said that these will be obtained
within forty-elRht hours The task OF
raislng an army OF over thlrty-two
thousand mon has been accomplished
within three months, much to the graf
ifcntiou of the department. Al Of the
recruits are picked men, who were sub
jectcd to a mental ana physical cxaml-
nation more severe than is customary
in any other country. The personnel Is
therefore. very pleasing to the secre-
tnry of war. All Of the regiments VIII
be forwarded TO Manila, siS being al
ready on the way.
II In denied that the Eunbont Marietta
is to be sent TO Philippine waters. She II
under orders to proceed to the northern
coast Of South America to survey wa
ters not properly charted.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-13
CALL no BE ISSUED
For Meeting of Republican National
Committee In December.

CHICAGO, Oct. l2.-The Record to-
morrow will say:
Senator Marcus A. Hanna intends to
issue a call for meeting OF the Re-
publican national committee In Wash
ington early In December. 1t Is be-
lieved the committee will select the city
in which to hold the national conven-
tlon. Cleveland, Denver, Kansas City,
Milwaukee, San Francisco, Pittsburgh,
Cincinnati, St. Louis and Minneapolis
will have delegations Of convention
boomers in Washington when the COM
mIttee meets, and there are evidences
tint Chicago Republicans Will send n
delegation. Henry c, Payne wants the
committee to adopt plan whereby the
delegates Will be selected In proportion
10 the Republican vote cast for Pres
ldent IN 1895.
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HeartrcndinE Tragedy.
speeIal DI.patoh 10 th0 lnlelllE0n0et.

BpecIhI DIlplIch 10 TUG IhIeIIIEuHVuF'
FARKERSBURG, w. Va, Oct. H.
Carl. the two and one-hnlf year old son
OF Mr. and Mrs. b. f. Callahan. was
run over and killed by the Ohio River
passenger train leaving here nt i0:l6
this morning. The parents live near the
rnllrOnd track and the child attempted
to follow its father 10 the opposite side
OF the railrOnd. The train came around
a curve and the father and mother from
different directions ran to save the
baby. which was then on the track. The
train reached Il fFst. and before the
eyes Of the parents the child was
ground to pieces by the train.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-13
Parkcrsburg Policemen Dismissed
Special Dispatch to the IntGlliEcneer.

PARKERsBURG, W. Va. Oct. r.
Mayor Turner this morning Issued sum-
mary notices Of dismissal to Policemen
Hanes and Tratnor and indefinite sus-
pension to Policeman Popkins. No
charges were fled against the men.
They nre the ones who filed charges
against Police Lieutenant King. This
made them personally obnoxious to the
lieutenant, whose influence with the
mayor is strong. There Is great indig-
nation felt among the people because OF
the unfair treatment the men received.
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succcssruI Operation.

SpeclaI DIBpRtch 70 inc InteIIIBehceF'
WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 12.-state
Senator s. w. Matthews. of Mounds
Vile. and Mrs. Matthews have been in
the city since Monday evening MIS-
Matthews has been sufferer for sever
al years, and came here seeking relief.
She had to undergo a surgical operation
after her arrival, which was performed
by DR., ]. ]. Richardson, former resi-
dent OF New Martiusvllie. The opera
tion was successful In every respect.
and Mrs. Matthews will be able to leave
for home tomorrow evening, much to
the qualification OF herself and her hus-
hnnd
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-13

LONDON. Oct. ia Pretoria dis
match dated October II, sent via Lour-
emo Marques, as teicgraphie commanI-
cation between the Cape and Natal Is
undoubtedly interrupted, says;
"Conynghnm Greene this AFTERNOON
s,Id rood-byr To President Kruger and
his ofiicInIs in his private capacity. He
and his stan viii leave tomorrow by
two special trains. .
martial law was proclaimed at 3
o'clock this afternoon and British resi-
dents without permits must leave the
Trnnsvnal within eight days"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-10-13
Cnthollc College Dedicated.

WASHINGTON, D. C., oct 1.-THE
new college OF the Holy Cross, which is
to form part of the establishment of the
Catholic University was dedicated to-
day. All the distinguished prelates OF
the Catholic church who are here at-
tending the meetings of the board or
trustees Of the university and the nn-
nunl meeting OF the HrchbishopS were
present. Cardinal Gibbons performed
the ceremony Of dedication, assisted by
Father Frnnciscus and the Holy Cross
Beminnrinn,
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KIMBERLEY. Oct. 1.-THE latest In
formation regarding the number OF
burghers assembled along the Kimber-
ley border is that 1t does not exceed
$500. The Beers have only four field
guns A successful attack upon KIM
berly Is therefore considered impossible.
The authorities of Mafeking are
hourly expecting nm nttnck, IN which
event the wires between Mnteking ana
Kimberley VIII be cut out and informa-
finn entirely shut of.