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PASSING OF A WEEK.
Causes British PnbIic to wonder mt
the npcrs.

Causes British Public to Wonder mt
the Beers.
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Lopdon, November 1s--The passing OF
another week without any material change
OF the status OF the beleaguered forces at
Ladysmlth is responsible for much more
hopeful feeling In Great Britain regarding
the fate OF General Whites men On all
sides the opinion is now expressed that
they will not be able TO Withstand attack
until relief arrives. 1t Is hard to see tho
justification for such definite optimism for
so far as can be learned from the meagor
reports from the scene of gotlon the Beers
nave not yet attempted determined at
tack, which 1t seems certain they all along
Intended to be The climax of their deiiber-
ate strategy. That they have put of such
AN attack until the last moment seems
only probable, for If they are driven to
assault ladysmith they would doubtless
desire TO attempt It when the British am
munltion lis at the lowest ebb.
The division OF Boer units frona Lady
smith toward Bstcourt can not, It Is claim
ed, be taken MS an Indication that the
Beers have given up hope of capturing
Ladysmith, for their plan of campaign APP
pears to be far TOO skillfully mapped out
and tonasously adhered TO to admit the
supposition that they have suddenly, and
without sufficient cause, renowned thcir
main object The present lack OF develop
ments around Ladtsmith can well be he
lieved to be the lul which precedes the
storm.
Many signs point to the quick relief OF
Kimberly. II has apparently been decld-
ed that Mateking must take It's chances
ana Colonel Baden Powell viii probably
be given several more chances TO write
tafetious dispatches.
II is interesting to note that among the
British naval brigade at Ladysmith arc no
less than seven midshpmeu. mono prop
ably over II, among them being Sir Ed
ward Chichester's' son. This Is the first
occasion in which naval engineers have
been actively engaged at the front In
purely land campaign.
The admiralty has quietly bought TO-
900 suits and equipments for the men OF
the naval reserve. Though theae are
scarcely likely TO be used in the immediate
future, the purchase s one more indlea.
ton Of what thorough preparations Great
Britain is making or any eventualitles.
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THEY ARE ACTIVE.
Burehers CeasIess In Efforts to Pre-.
vent British Advance.
CONVERTING ON ESTCOURT,
Hoping TO Either Isolate or Capture
that Town.
A TOUGH JOB FOR THE BRITISH
Aill Be the Crossing Of the TuseIa River
Where the Bridge Is Gone.
A TOUGH JOB FOR THE BRITISH
THE BoFR ARTILLERY IS FACING IT
Full story of the Armorcd Train Dis
nster Speaks in Praise of Brave
Men Who Fought Against odds.

London, November 1s.--The latest news
from the seat of war in South Africa is
from one view point favorable to tho
British, showing that Kimberley is able
TO hold its own against che Boer lombard
ment and that Estcourt is able TO hold
its own against the Boer bombardmont
land that Estcourt is also in position
TO beat back an attack by the Boer force
now facing it. On the other hand,
the advices pay testimony TO the ceaseless
activity of the Burghers on the Free
State frontier and their determination
10 cut off relief from Ladysmith and If
possible TO isolate or capture Estcourt
still held by the British. a number Of
Boer commands from the East and West
are conyerging on Estcourt and the rail-
road just south of that place. Tho Beers
already aggregate at least 10000 with a
few guns which they evidently n SAN to
mount on hills domipaEing the advance
north from Estcourt, where General Hid
yard is still commanding.
Even with the strong relief column now
hurrying UP from Durham the British Will
have tough Job to pierce the Boer
forces thrown across the roads to Lady
smith, while crossing the Tugela river on
pontoon bridges in the face of the Boer
artillery and rifle fire from the northern
ridges oonimaAdiEs stiie riS.ar and 1t VIII
probably prove one, of tta stsifest engage
ments of the war.
The full story of the armored train dis-
aster has brought into relief a number
Of cases Of individual gallantry. Among
them is that of crack rifle shot, named
Caegenhead who furnished the range at
three different points for the crew Of
the train and kept firing until HIS trigger
finger was shot away. An old black vet
Gran named Crow was conspicuous for
bravery in helping to clear the derailo-l
trucks. Winston Churchill amid hail
of bullets. turned to him and shook his
hand calling him a brave old man. One
other case was that OF a volunteer named
Wright, who during. the firing knelt in
the regulation position, remaining cool
and collected and cracking a joke with
every shot, thus keeping his comrades
from becoming flurried, while all the time
he was suffering from a wound. his right
ear having been shot away. Corporal
Dickie, though wounded and lying on his
back, encouraged the men by shouting
Give EN- beans, boys
From the Free State frontier comes
news that reinforcoments rapidly arrlv-
ing at Orange river camp where Lord
Methuen is hurriedly preparing TO push
relief force on OF Kimberley. The Scots
guards arrived from Capetown Thursday
and the relief force ought now to be al
most strong enough to tackle the Beers
besieging the town.
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IMPERIALISM VS.. IRRIGATION
MIR. sPRECKLEs THINKS MONEY
COULD HAVE BEEN SPENT
To much Better Advantage In MAX
ing a Garden of the West Than ia
Milking Desert In the East.
Especial to The post,)

Chicago, H.. November 1S.-Jobn D.
spreckles OF San Francisco, a member of
the republican National committee, passed
through Chicago last night on his way
East Mr.. spreckles will attend the meet
ing of the National committee at Washing
ton on December IA.
II am an anti-expansionist," said he,
land as came through the great prairies
of the West on this trip could not help
but think OF the great good that might
have been done in our country with the
money which we are now spending TO
maintain the army in the Philippines.
"If that money had been spent in irrl-
CATION in the Western county. believe
the United states would have rsapei
greater benefits from it than II ever viii
by the retention OF the Philippines"
Mr. spreekles said that he thought II
was very probable that the National com-
,nittee would select chicago as the place
for holding the next National convention.
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AT KIMBERLEY.
Town Wns sheIled Agnin Week
Ago without Eject.


Ago without Effect.
Kimberley, November II. via runner to
Orange River.-The Beers bombarded Kim
berley again at 5l5 o'clock this morning
Smelling the town brlskly until 6:15 a. m,
from three positions. Subsequently they
maintained a desultory FIRE until 7:15. ono
she'll killed a Kafhr woman and another
fell on the roof OF a bar. partly wrecking
the building, but not injuring any of the
inmates. Several artillerymen in the forts
have had close shaves The guns replied
at long range and at least two shells are
believed to have found their mark, as the
fire of the Beers in that direction was Ell
fectually silenced
Several OF the enemy's shells fell In the
native compound and the natives immedi-
ately proceeded TO dig them up.
A patrol engaged the enemy yesterdaI
bu, the enemy was In superior numbers and
the party was compelled 10 retire.
The enemy have at least eight guns. The
prisoners they recently captured and con-
veyed 10 Bloemfontein had their arms
pinioned behind them and were tied TO
the tack chain OF an OK wagon. Remaining
thus throughout the entire night, beihg
removed the next day.
The Beers are busy blowing up railroad
heavy bombardment was renewed az
8 40 o'clock this afternoon from Two posi-
tons. The enemy's shells are falling
harmlessly. The weather Is hne ana warm
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AN INDEX.

FIRST.
The South African war.
SECOND.
| Foreign news
General telegrnphic.
THIRD.
General telesraphic.
Texas news.
FOURTH.
Philippine news
Political news.
FIFTH. -r~,-
Sporting news and gossip.
Texas news.
SIXTH.
Illegal use of Federal ota.ers at the polls
in Ketucky.
SEVENTH.
| Beaumont Budget,
EIGHTH.
| Island City News Items.
q TEXAS news.
NINTH.
Railroad news.
Higher courts decisions.
TENTH.
Labor ordinance declared demonstrations,
Local news.
IN.
Local courts
Local news
s'sonal MeHtion.
II,
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pELATED NEWS.
Censored Dispatches Tell Again the
Story of the EIghf.

story of the Fight.
Lourenzo. Marquee. November 1s--Be,
lated dispatches from correspondent
with the Beers near Ladysmith up to
Tuesday, November u. are arriving here
after being strictly censored at Pretoris.
They throw some Hight on the lighting al
ready reported from other sources. They
say that Friday, November 10, eight
lydite shells we're fired into the Trans
vaai central artillery position without do
ing any harm The wood OF the platform
OF the second big gun on Bulawan hill
was damaged but has since bgen repaired.
Commander Welbach captured man
who reported that General white was
wounded and had gone 70 Pietcrmaritlr
burg. leaving General French in command.
This, however, does not tally with the
Transyaal's information, The prisoner
also reports that the British forces are
hiding In underground chambers 10 order
TO avoid shells and said there was about
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noERs WAITING.

They Have HIown Up Tugcin River
Hridgc md Now Await Fight.
Lourenzo Marquee, November 1S--The
valkstcm published statement that tho
bridge over Tugela river, near Co.enso,
was completely destroyed Wednesday. No
vember 10. The Beers are looking forward
with great interest to the pending en0oun-
ter between Colenso and Esteourt with
the advancing British. About 600 burgh-
ess with cannon are guarding the Help
maaRr Pass, eighteen miles from Dundee
TO hafle any stratcgical attempt TO re-
occupy Dundee by the Pietermaiitzburg-
Greytown route,
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Estcourt. November II, Evening.--A
runner arrived here from Ladysmith to-
day bearing dispatches from General
White, who reports all well there. He
adds that the Beers shells have no ef-'
feet. General Whire recently made a sortls
and drove the Beers from their guns po-
sitlon. Tho British did not lose man
The town Is healthy.
1t is reported that the Beers have oc-
cupied the village OF Weenen. twenty
five miles hence. What advantage they
hope TO derive therefrom is not known.
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War Tax nuyinr.

Wilson of the Internal revenue bureau has
decided an important question relative to the
taxability of tho transfers OF mortgages, both
chattel and real. Commissioner Wilson takes
the view that II the mortgage is stamped
when first gwen 1t is not subject TO the stamp
tax In case OF transfer, as these transfers
nre simply implied and not expressed. lie
rules that congress intended only to tax the
express assignments and transfers of mort
cages and not those which were merely i'm
piled.
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Monday. November 1S-Thc British Forts
on the north side OF Ladysmith opened on
the nearest Bocr battery and the shells
fell so thick that the Beers were com
PEELED to lie fiat and sheltered. Later thoy
opened fire on the British batteries, which
ceased firing. Heavy fghting occurred be-
tween the Orange Free State corps and thu
British. south OF Ladysmith, during the
morning OF Tuesday November IA. The
result is not known. Tcom Lombardskop
the batteries were visible. Smelling the
Free Staters' position. a Transvaal big
gun ahellcd the British batteries.
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IN BAsuTuLAND.
Chief IShamn Says that He Can Hold
sclikwa Hill.

Chief Khamn Says that He Can Hold
sclikwa Hill.
Fort Tuli. Via Lourenzo Msrquez, NO.
vember 17.--colonel Plummer has receive
ed q dispatch from Palaype saying Chief
Khama has sent another regiment. sl9
strong. to seilkwa hill. making total
at selikwa hill OF 700 men. He has also
sent 1850 men to the MAklutsi river
Fort Tuli, Rhodesia. November ?. VIA
I.ourenzo Marquex, November 1s,-Chiss
Khama reports from sslikwa village thst
the Boers there have 1qined ~ A2er
iikwa hills. Tuerday, N1vom63r 4, ~
Beers. With large nuntegs o. ogn1e ~
tiyes. crossed croepdil> viveF' - =
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WELL CARED FOR.


The Sick ana wounded British Are
Receiving Every Attention
Estcourt. Natal, Friday. November IT,
Or. Briscoe. who was in charge OF the Red
Cross train sent to fetch the killed ana
succor the wounded Of the armored train
disaster. gave an interesting account OF
second interview which he had with tho
Boer commandant. who met Dr. Briscce as
soon as he left the train, carrying white
nag. The commandment replied 10 the doc
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
PronabiIit,es.

washington, November 1S.-East Texas and
Louisiana--Rain Sunday, followed by clearing
and cooler Monday; fresh to brisk easteriy
winds.
West Texas-Rain Sunday with cooler in
southern portion; Monday fair; northwesterly
winds.
Now Moxlco--Fair Sunday and Monday;
variable winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Terrltory-Rain sun
day Monday fair; northeriy winds.
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noer. Attemptea nstcour..

Estcourt. November is. lao p. m.
At 10 o'clock this morning tho
Beers attempted to rush Estcour,
but ono shot from our naval gun
and several long range volloys flrci
by the Dublin Fuslleers sent them
back precipitatcly. The Beers had
several guns posted on surrounding
kopjes. but our naval men apparont-
ly sstonished them and their guns
were withdrawn.
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ERrE SAMPLE OF ODD.

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1000 wounded In the hospitals General
Joubert has been indisposed. but is bet
ter
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-18
WILLIAMS HAD SKIPPED.
when Officers Finally Got straight
He Was on for other Fields.

Columbia. s. c., Aug. I.-C. 3. MileN,
the Georgia gent sent with requisition
papers for G. W. VI. Williams, waived
preliminary trial to-day, and he, with
the man accompanying him, was bound
over to court 20 stand trial for forging
the name Of Gov. Ellerbe to requisition
papers.
Bond was given and the Georgians were
released The requisition papers were
then placed in the hands of Magistrate
Ray OF Denmark to serve, but he informed
the Georgia officer that his constable was
absent and would not return till night.
Auey then took the papers TO the sheriff
at Bamberg, who dispatched deputies TO
arrest ex-Attorney Williams. This indi-
vidual. however. had been notified of ev-
cry move, and had skipped to parts un~
known. The magistrates at Denmark ana
Cowan seem to have served him in de-
fearng the Georgia official at every turn,
and it is likely Gov. McSweeney Will make
inquiry into their conduct.
The charge of forgery is absurd It IS
known all over the state that for many
weeks before rs death Gov. Enerbe did
not sign paper. His secretary, with
power Of attorney, ran the office, signed
the Governors name to all classes Of
warrants and other important papers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-18
Do1NGs OF ATLANTA's POLICE.
Baxter Arrested, Deserter StiIl Free
and Woman Detective Pulled.

ana a " oman DeNeftiNe
Atlanta. Aug. 17.-Richard W. Baxter
was arrested to-day at the instigation
of the sheriff of Whitfield county and
will be carried back to Dalton in the
morning He is arrested on the charge
of gaming. but Baxter asserts that safe
transaction he had in Dalton a year or
so ago is the cause of it, There is
suit pending there now about the safe.
which he recovered by giving an insolvent
bond, and he thinks the parties connected
with that transaction are responsible for
his arrest on the other charge. the mot
i've being, revenge.
Lon Carroll is the name of the Atlanta
young man who deserted from the fort
Monday night. Although provost guards
have thoroughly searched the city since
his escape they have not yet been able
TO land their prisoner. They feel sure of
catching him some time during the night,
as they have Information that he is en-
tangled in a love affair, and they think
that was the cause of his desertion. He
has kept very successfully hid from the
guards since he took unceremonious leave
from the barracks
A noted female detective arrived in town
to-day and was given papers of authority
from Chief of Police Manley. and tonight
she was arrested and carried 10 the police
barracks She had imbibed somewhat of
the ardent and was giving her tongue
loose range about her mission here, Volun-
teering the information that she was a
secret service man when a policeman
thought she was one of the queer and run
her in.
Although quite talkative, she retained
enough discretion not to diVulge the par
ticular case upon which she was working
As to that there is a difference Of opinion,
and some think she is investigating the
Curtis case. the Nashville young man who
was charged with robbing Jeff Hurbin of
$40 and who was released by Justice Bate
man upon a preliminary hearing
Others think she is working up the facts
in the detective case lodged against Capt.
Slaughter and two of his men by Chair
man Patterson of the police board. The
charge Is that Slaughter detailed Detective
Looney, who was to secure evidence for
an Ohioan named Mccartney against his
wife. In order for him to obtain a divorce.
MacArtney and LOoney followed a hack
to a house containing the formers wife
and a mysterious man. 1t now develops
that the man in the hack was Detective
! Hewitt.
Chief Manley is reported as saying that
| 5000 was pai1 on this work by Mccartney,
| but whether the detectives received all
or not is not known. The Investigation
| by Chief Manley Is likely to develop some
| spicy facts that viii not be to the liking
OF those involved. The woman detective
gave her name as Annie johnson, and a
| queer part of it all is that she is supposed
! to be after the detectives, and was ar
| rested before she was able to get fairly
| on her work.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
ell, Aug. II. 1S99.-Under and by virtue Of
an ordinance passed a. meeting of Council
Aug 9. 1899, the City Council will elect at
it's next regular meeting, to be held on
Wednesday. August the 23d inst. at p.
m. a keeper and assistant keeper of the
city dispensary, to hold office until the
next regular election of all city officers.
Salary keeper $50 per month.
Salary assistant keeper S65 per month.
All applications must be filed with the
Clerk of Council at or before o'clock p
m on Wednesday. Aug. %, 1899.
By order of Council.
w p. BAILEY, Clerk of Council.
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NEGRO DID BLOODY WORK.
Seriously Injured Two Men in n
swamp Near BainbridGe.


Cambridge, Ga, Aug. 17.-Yesterday af-
ternoon about o'clock Mr. John Clark,
a prominent and wel-to-do farmer, about
twelve miles west of here, left his home
TO look after his hogs in a nearby creek
swamp. Mr. Bill Love went with him.
As neither of the men returned, the fam
lily of Mr.. Clark became alarmed and went
in search. They found him in the creek
swamp with his skull crushed. He had
been stabbed in several places. was I'M
conscious and there is no hope for his re-
Covery
Mr.. Love by some means reached home
and has given the name of their assail-
ant as Noah McRay, a negro, but has not
yet sufficiently recovered to give any def
mite information.
Every effort is being made to capture
Moray but he is still at large. If cap
tured he viii doubtless receive the same
reward as did the Ogletree Tapists, who
We're lynched near that place only few
weeks ago.
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GIRL ATTACKS HER MOTHER.
Negro Woman Almost Killed by
Her Unnatural Daughter.


Valdosta, Ga, Aug. IA negro girl
named Pearl Crawford used hatchet
with almost fatal effect upon her mother
last night. The girl has been an invalid
through having been frozen during the
severe weather last winter. While the
head of the household and other mem
bers Of the family were gone to the field
to work yesterday evening the girl took
the Ratchet and an old piece of iron and
beat the old woman nearly to death
She thought she had killed her, and ran
over TO neighborng house and reported
that some white men had been there with
guns and beaten her mother with the
butts. The story was believed by the ne
eroes until the old woman became con-
scious to-day and told the story of what
her daughter had done.
The woman said The girl wanted a dol
lar, which she had refused to give to
her. The girl was arrested and brought
to the city and lodged in Jail. She con-
fessed using the AK on her mother. but
said that her father hired her TO do II,
a he wanted to get rid of his wife. The
woman is in a precarious condition, and
will hardly recover.
a white man named Ledworth was ar
rested to-day for running a moonshine
still on Little river near the end of the
Mineola tram road He was carried "a
Thomasville tonight for his commitment
trial Ii is said that parties who bought
liquor from him will be the witnesses
against him.
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YOUNG MACON MAN A SUICIDE.
T. Adams Takes His own Life at the
Tampa bay Hotel.

Tampa. Fla. Aug. 1T Adams, a
young man from Macon, Ca, committed
suicide at the Plant Hotel to-day by tax
ing morphine. He was well dressed and
had $3.50 in his pockets
Adams had been in the city only a few
days and apparently has no relatives or
acquaintance here. 1t is thought that he
was looking for employment, and. falling
to secure it, became melancholy. His body
has been turned over 10 local undertaken
for burial, and the authorities at Macon
have been notified.