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ENGAGEMENT NOT DECISIVE
h Battle OF Modder River, while
Terrible. Was O Drawn One.

A London, Dec. 9 dispatch says: The
later details received from Moddcr river
seem to show that even the desperate
courage the attacking force displayed
all day long November 2s) failed to
drive the Beers from their strong en-.
trenchments, and night fell on an un-
decided battle. But apparently during
the course of the night General Cronje,
commanding the Beers, who are said
to have numbered II 900 men, decided
that the struggle was hopeless, for the
British found the town and surround
ing positions evacuated when daylight
broke and the whole British army
crossed the river and encamped on the
Boer positions. The experts here are
unanimous in expressing the opinion
that Kimberley's needs must be very
pressing to induce General Methuen to
expose the whole Of his command to
the Bocr marksmen, snugly entrenched
in a semi-circular position. So deadly
was the fire o n that the Scots guards
were compelled to leave their Maxim
guns behind when they were forced
to seek less exposed ground. 1t was
only after dusk that q portion Of the
British troops succeeded in crossing
the river by a mill dam on the extreme
left. When night fell the Boer artil-
lery fire was still as vigorous as in the
morning, but the Beers retirement in
the night saved the situation for the
British. The exhausted condition of
the British troops precluded the pos
sibility Of a pursuit Of the enemy.
The conclusions Of the correspondents
that the Beers must have suffered
heavily must be confirmed from official
sources before 1t is accepted as fact.
In any case, the Beers retired without
any sign Of disorder, carrying off their
guns and equipment. Thus General
C~ronje's force Is still intact. The fact
that General Methuen and Colonel
Kekewich are now in communication
may cause a reconsideration Of the
Boer commanders plan to give battle
at ~Spytfontein, where he might be
simultaneously attacked by both Brit.
ish forces.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Ordered to San Domingo.

A special from Washington says that
instructions have been sem to Minis
ter Powell at Port au Prince directing
him to proceed to Santo Domingo and
make investigation to determine the
stability Of the Jiminez government.
The minister will also make represen-
tation to General Jiminez to ascertain
his intentions with respect to the
American syndicate which controlled
the finances of the island and to other
Americans.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Call Typothetae u Trust.

A suit has been filed in the circuit
court.a Kansas City on information OF
Il. O. Crow, attorney general OF the
state, charging that the Kansas City
Typothetae is a trust and us such
ought to be dissolved and its members
dned the franchises of the corporations
That compose 1t revoked. The Kansas
City T~ypothetae is composed of sixteen
of the leading job printing firms of
this city.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
LITTLE DONE IN THE SENATE
Adjournment Follows Announcement
Of Hnyward's Death.

Tuesdays session Of the senate lasted
two hours and forty minutes, practi-
cally the entire time being consumed
in the reading of the presidents mes
sage. The reading was largely per-
functory few senator's according it
any attention.
At its conclusion the death of Sena-
tor Hayward Of Nebraska vas an
nounced, and the senate adopted reso-
lutions Of regret presented by Senator
Thurston of Nebraska, and as a mark
OF respect adjourned Immediately.
To most senator's the death Of Sena-
tor-elect-H Hayward of Nebraska had
been communicated. While he was
not officially n member Of the body, he
was in every other way regarded as
one. Reference was made by the blind
chaplain to the death Of Senator Hay
ward.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08

A Wabash passenger train struck a
Thirty-first street electric car at Chi
cago, injuring eleven persons and de-
molishing the cur. None of those in
jured will die. The passenger train
was running at n high rate of speed
and was two blocks away when the
conductor gave the signal to the mo-
torman to cross. The fact that no one
was killed is considered miraculous.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Accident Causes Death.

Mrs. Charles Best of Tecumseh has
received the news of the death of her
son, Charles Best, at Norton, Kas. Mr..
Best was the victim of an accident, a
gun which he was handling exploding
permaturely. The deceased was about
forty years old and leaves a wife and
several children. He formerly lived in
Tecumseh, moving from there about
sixteen years ago.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Six Arc Killed.

A rear end collision occurred between
two passenger trains on the Denver &
Rio Grandc railroad, in which six per-
sons We're killed outright and several
others were severely injured. The ac-
cident happened ut English Switch,
about six miles east of Salida.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Deed of N Fiye-Year-Old.

3 Monday, at State Line, Miss, Ed
mund, the fi~ve-year-cld son of DR.. w. IL.
Boykin, shot and instantly killed his
brother Roderick, aged eleven, and Sc
verely wounded his brother Tom, aged
thirteen. The boys had quarrelled
over the possession of n toy when Ed
mund went to the house, secured n
shotgun and used it with the above re-
suits.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Statement of Mint Director.

The monthly statement of the direc
tor of the mint shows that the tota
coinage executed at the minto Of tn,
United States during November wa
1851, O70, as follows; Gold, 6,6i3. ZOO
silver, 8 ,Gia, 900: minor coins, s.5S, $40
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Immense Cotton Sale.

A syndicate Of eastern mills has con.
summated n deal at st. Louis for L.
$50, 900 pounds Of territory wool. The
terms of the sale were private, but it
is stated the deal amounted to more
than Sa5 900. This Is the largest sale
OF wool ever made in the west.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Decides Against the Trust.

In the United States supreme court
at Washington Tuesday the Addystone
pipe case was decided. This case in
volved the constitutionality of the
combination of pipe manufacturers to
manufacture'pipe which 1t was charged
was a trust. The decision was handed
down by Justice Peckham and was ad-
verse to the combination 1t was,
therefore, in opposition to the trust,
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Loving Cup for sMeenio.

In honor of his completion of fifty
year continuous service in the Chicago
fire department, the Chicago Under
writers association gave u silver loving
cup TO Fire Marshal Denis j. Sweenie,
who is now the head Of the fire de-
partment.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
shot by Farmer.

AT C~reston, Ia, Deputy Sheriff Tom
Walsh was murdered by George Will
liams on the latter's farm. Walsh
made a visit to Williams farm to serve
attachment papers Williams gave
himself up.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Train Hands killed.

A wreck on the Nehart branch Of the
Great Northern near Great Falls, Mont.
resulted In the death of three men and
the destruction Of an engine and ten
cars. The engine struck a steer and
left the track.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Dies at Ninety Eight.

Mrs. Bridget Fitzgerald of Lincoln,
mother of the late John Fitzgerald,
the well known contractor of Lincoln,
died Sunday morning at her home of
old age. She was ninety-eight years
old.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
BULLETIN OF KANSAS CROPS
Largest Corn Crop. With One Exception,
In the History Of the state.

In the History of the State.
The crop bulletin of the Kansas
board Of agriculture for the present
year just issued, shows final returns of
the state agricultural products as fol-
lows: The winter wheat yield amounts
to 42,sl5.471 bushels. The yield of
corn is 225, 1s3,432 bushels. Excepting
that Of 1889 (273, ,321), this is the
largest corr crop the state has yet pro-
duced and exceeds in value any pre-
ceding crop by s ,134,G27.
The combined home value of the
three grains, wheat, corn, and oats. is
$50, sss ,622, Or n total increase over the
1898 value Of the same crops of Sia,'
1874, 62l.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Iowa Merchant Assigns.

Il. c. Ingram, a general merchant at
Mt. Ayr, Ia, has assigned. The liza
bilities are placed at $4,000 and assets
$50, 900. The creditors consist mainly
of Chicago and Des Moines wholesale
bonSes-
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08

Assistant Postmaster General Heath
announces that when a female postal
clerk marries she forfeits her position.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
Surplus. s. g.

Surplus. ............. 5,733, $50 10
This is what the financial exhibit of
the postal service for the year would
be IL the matter carried through the
mails were classified and rated as the
law intended it should be. 1t would
show n large surplus instead of a large
deidit.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
HIS CONDITION UNCHANGED
The Bulletin OF Senator Hayward About
ms Usual.

A Nebraska City, Dec. 3, special says
DR.. Whitten's bulletin tonight is n,
follows: senator Hayward passed Q
restless night. lie slept only three
hours. His temperature is l0l, pals,
100, respiration 80. His mental condi
ton and paralysis remain unchanged :
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
A FIELD FOR REFORM
Postm sstcr-Gcnerai Tells OF the Abuses
of second-Ciass Mail Privileges.

Postm aster-Gcnera Tells Of the Abuses
of sec%ond-Ciass Mail Privileges.
The annual report Of Postmaster.
General Smith opens with a statement
of the financial operations of the de-
partment for the past fiscal year. The
and expenditures are given as
follows:
Ordinary postal revenue. 500, 734, 719. 81
Receipts from money or
DuslnCSS. ............. 1,2SO, 6O1 90
Total receipts from all
sources ........... .So5, 021 1884. II
Total expenditures for the
,G32, 100 .92
Excess Of expenditures
over rcceipts......... G,610, 7T6 rs
The first fact connected with this
statement which commands attention
is the large decrease in the annual de-
deficiency. As compared with the de-
felt for the fiscal year ending June 30,
1898, which was 5000, oo5. OG, it shows
a reduction of s2,422, FAC. Sc, or 26.7 per
cent.
The most urgent need of the postal
service Is the rectifcation of the enor-
nous wrongs which have grown up in
perversion and abuse of the privilege
accorded by law to second-class matter.
This reform is paramount to all others.
Careful inquiry has been made
through experienced postmastcrs and
by an examination of the records of the
department, and it is believed that full
ly one-half Of all the matter mailed as
second class, and pa i'd for at the pound
rate, Is not properly second class with
in the intent Of the law, and ought
justly to be paid for at the third-class
rate. This gives the enormo guam
tity Of I76, 1851 ,613 pounds from which
the department derives only a fraction
of the revenue to which 1t is fairly en-
titled.
Had this 176, 354,6l3 pounds Of mail
matter, really of the third class, but
transmitted at the pound rate, paid,
as it should have been paid, the aver
age third class rate, the financial ex-
hibit would have been this:
Receipts, as above given. sos ,021, 1884 II
Additional revenue from
176, 354 ,613 pounds third
class matter, at Ar. 24.24s, $40 70
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-12-08
..Sl7,G37.57O.O 0

Or, IL it be assumed that the matter
would pay only the normal rate Of 8
cents q pound, this would be the show
ing:
Receipts, as given above. sos, 02l ,3s4 II
Additional revenue from
176,3 ISL ,613 pounds third
class matter, at 8 cents. IL, 344,6 Gle .9l
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-09

FOrtaleza so.

FL elegaate pdbco puertorriqueno podra encontrar
consanemente en- establecmiento surdo va
radsimo seecto de cazado de todas cases tan compile
to como Ell que puedan oecer este las mas repu-
tadas casas de America
Al eecto no hemos perdonado medic nj sacrhco al
guno para que nuestros numerosos actvos coesponsa
les nos manengan sempre la altura de los dltmos ade-
antos de la moda de las exigencas ell caprcho mas
rehnados.
Las importantes compras realizadas por de nues
tros socos Europa hacen concebr la esperanza de
que pdbco de esta Isa segua dsPensandonos su pro-
tecci6n smpatlas
Desde ell mas sencllo zapato hasta ell par de botas
mas CHIC aquf sc encuentra toda la serie.
En- nuesro de peleterla es menos in-nensa
escogda la existencia que tenemos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-09

Para cajas de tabaco, ele-
5antisimos y en- papel supe-
ior. a $I-5o ell millar.
l-itograha del BoLETlN,
lc A. Lynn { Hijos de Pc
rcz Moris.-Pucrto- Rico
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-09
ESClsIR

Elpubllco podra encontrar
siempre en- el " Bolctin Mer.
cantil " un extenso y variado
surtido de las mismas. Las
hay de multitud de precios,
desde Is centavos hasta 20
y IS pesos, muy elegantes y
lujosas. En- tinteros de cris-
tai de roca Sc puede escoge1
muchO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-14
EXCUR SIONS.

The excursion to River View tomorrow
under the auspices of Washington Lodge,
No. Is. B. P. o. Elks, will undoubtedly be
the greatest social event given by that or
ganization on the Potomac river in many
years. The Elks are the pioneers here of
special entertainments on excursions to the
river resorts, and this year will be no ex-
ception, a refined vaudeville program in
the dancing pavilion being promised those
in attendance. Prize bowling will be one
of the features of the day, cash prizes be-
ing awarded to the devotees of the sport
making the best scores. The committee in
charge, consisting of Messrs John W.
OConnor, George A. Tracy, NJ G. McCor-
mick, Joseph A. Burkhart and E. M Dyren-
forth, has been working faithfully perfect
ing arrangements, and jolly time is as
sured by the wearers Of the antlers to
those who attend.
Haley's Grand Concert Band will again be
at River View next Sunday, and the River
view orchestra will be combined with it
These Sunday concerts at the View have
proved wonderfully attractive and each
Sunday since the excursion season onened
large throngs have journeyed to the pretty
resort to enjoy the music. The program to
be rendered is now being prepared by Prof.
w. A Haley who will direct the orchestra
Inc concerts will begin after the arrival of
the afternoon boat, and will continue
throughout the evening. The steamer
Pentz will leave her wharf at II a. D:4h
and 6:15 pm, and there will be no increase
in the price of tickets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-14
AFFAIRS me GEORGETOWN.
Local Items Gathered West Of Rock
Creek.

The funeral of Mrs. Virginia H. Thomas,
whose sudden death was published in The
Star Monday, was held this afternoon at
o'clock from her late residence, 1907 p
street. The services were largely attended
and the floral tributes were very handsome
Services were held at he house, being con-
Quoted by Rev. Frank H. Barton. rector Of
st. Johns Episcopal Church. The pail
bearers were Messrs. William Gaskins, J.
OR. Kuhn. Jefferson Sullivan, Charles Nc
Carthy, Charles Butler, Samuel Gosnell.
The interment was at Oak Hill cemetery.
The progress on the Hearst School for
Girls is regarded as very satisfactory. The
foundation for the building, which is
located at the southeast corner of the
WooGley Lane road and Wisconsin avenue
was completed some time ago, and actual
work on the construction of the building
itself was begun Immediately thereafter.
Everything will be ready for the date set
Tor the laying of the corre r stone. When
the occasion arrives suitable stands will
be erected for the accommodation of spec
tators, though the work on these has not
as yet commenced.
Howard Boyd, a young colored man, was
arrested this morning about o'clock by
Pollceman Harry Lehman, and locked up
on suspicion. Boyd is suspected Of having
entered Georgetown residence and car
r1ed away guitar valued at $40. The mu-
steal instrument has not as yet been recov-
cred,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-14
Mrs. Guilds Will.

The will of Lucy w. Guild, late resident
of Washington, but for some years stopping
in Florence, Italy, has been filed for probate
IN the office OF the register of wills Of
the District of Columbia. The testatrix
died in Florence February last, and her
will was executed in that city. In addition
to some real estate in the city of ST. Paul
Mimi, of the estimated value of s, 800 and
other real estate in Charlestown, Mass,
valued at $4,000, the decedent died pos
sessed of personal property to the esti-
mated value of 1890 and cash aggregating
s.. 100.
The Will is dated February 81 1894, and in
1t Mrs. Guild bequeaths to her son Robert
her brick house and stores in Charlestown
To her daughter. Elizabeth Rogers Mason
she gives 5000 and certain silverware and
jewelry and family diamonds Other jewelry
is bequeathed to her son Robert, her grand
daughter. Clothilde Beatrice Mason and
her daughter-in-law, Alice Guild. The resi-
due of the estate is also bequeathed to Rob-
ert Guild, with the exception of 1000
which is bequeathed to a grandson, Milton
Lucien Mason.
Robert Guild and Mrs. Mason are ap-
pointed executors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-14
THE JUNIOR CLASSES.
Pupils of Holy Cross Academy Hold
Closing Exercises

Pupils of Holy Cross Academy Hold
Closing Exercises
The closing exercises of the Junior class
es of Holy Cross Academy, on Massa chu-
sets avenue were held yesterday after
noon in the study han, and were attended
by a large audience Rev. Thomas s. Lee
and Rev. Charles M. Bart of St. Matthew's
Church were present. and at the conch,-
sion of the program ethe latter read the
list of awards, and the former presented
the prizes to the fortunate pupils.
The entertainment given by the little
pupils was char1nfnsiy varied and of a
most interesting character. 1t consisted Of
the following:
Piano duet, F. Dyer. NJ Berberich, A.
class; piano trio, n Curtis, A. McMahon
N. Cannon, 1. Harms. p. Dick and A. DOW
ney: chorus, boys, piano duet, G. Moss.
A. Nicolaides, X. Speeht and 8. Brett; jun
Tor play, "A Question: of Degrees:'' piano
duet, c. Egan. Ne Moreland, M, and G.
Eysman; chorus, ninfm class; piano duet
A. Heany, M. Moreland. A. Norris and L.
Darr; chorus, junior, vocal class: piano
duet, M. Curtis, N. Cannon, NJ Kearney
and A. Downey; recitation, 1.-The Violet's
Mission" piano duet, M. and A. O'Toole
p. Wilson and M. Madigan; chorus pri-
vate vocal class; piano duet, X. McMahon
semble playing, mandolin club.
The annual commencement exercises OF
Holy Cross Academy will be held tomorrow
afternoon at the Lafayette Square Opera
House at 800 O'Clock. The program pre-
pared, which includes both dramatic and
musical numbers, Is OF an unusually high
order of excellence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-14
ANACOsTIA HAPPENINGS.
Junior Order U. A. NJ. Holds Open
MeetinE-Other Events.

Anacosda Council No. 16, Junior Order
of United American Mechanics, held an
open meeting at Masonic Hall, Anacostia,
last evening, which was attended by an
audience Of about 800 people. The follow
ing was the program rendered: America"
by the audience; prayer, Rev. N. H. Miller,
pastor of Garden Church; solo, Mr.. How
ard Griffith; address, Rev. Mr.. Larcom Of
Seabrook, Md; solo, Miss Katie Thorne;
address, Rev. N. H. Miller; chorus, Star
Spangled Banner reading, Miss Evelyn
Doughty; solo, Miss Katie Thorne; re-
marks, by State Vice Councillor KeithGey;
chorus, Hear Your Country's Call" The
serving of refreshments followed.
AnacoStia Tent, No 1873, Independent Or
der of Rechabites, celebrated it's seven
teenth anniversary as an organization last
evening in Hanes Hall, on Harrison street,
AnacoStla. The tent was organized seven
teen years ago by Messrs. John r. Mahoney
and George w. Shoemaker, in the old Ma
sonic Hall, AnacoStia, with a few members.
Inc organization has now large member
ship list. The anniversary celebration was
opened by an address by District Chief
Ruler Mahoney. Mr.. James H. Dony, a
member of Anacostia Tent, and high tent
secretary, spoke upon the work done by
the local tent during its existence. Mr.. j.
w. Kali gave a recitation The remainder
of the evening was devoted to selections
by the Anacosta Mandolin Club and pho
IOSIdpU lnere were many repre-
sentatiVes from other tents of the District
in attendance, and refreshments were
served.
There was no elaborate observance of
Flag day in the Anacostia public schools,
but in each class room the teacher recalled
to the pupils the significance of the day.
Annually in the schools here patriotic eX-
erciseS are held preceding Memorial day,
members of the local Grand Army post be-
ing in charge, and these exercises having
taken place but a short time ago, it was
not considered necessary to specially OBJ
serve Flag day today.
An Anacostia resident has purchased the
old Hardy house and three acres of land
on the Hamilton road for 81, 800. 1t is I'M
derstood he will make extensive repairs to
the structure.
Mr.. j. ID. Stone of Calvary Baptist Church
delivered his illustrated lecture on Jerusa-
lem, Palestine and Arabia at the, Anaco
tia Baptist Church before large audience
Last evening.
Miss Olive Isaac, daughter of Rev. C. o.
Isaac, is visiting friends in Baltimore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-14
TWELFTH ANIMAL MEETING.
Gathering of Homeopathists Monday
at Atlantic City. e

The twelfth annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Homeopathic Opthalmoiogical, Otolog-
zeal and Laryngological Society will con-
vene at the Hotel Dennis, Atlantic City.
Monday morning, June 10, at 1890 o'clock
Inc society is national one, made UP of
specialists in the homeopathic school of
practlce. 1t furnishes an opportunity for
the specialist to discuss essentially techni-
cal matters in which his colleague the
general practitioner or surgeon, is but little
interested.
me meetings are held, as far as prac-
ticaple In conjunction with those of the
american Institute of Homeopathy, the ma
tional association of homeopathic physi-
cans. Papers pertaining to eye, ear or
throat of general interest to the profession
generally are presented during one of the
sessions OF the institute proper thus MAIN
tanning the relation between specialist and
plain doctor, which is regarded as i'm
portant.
The officers this year are: President, DR..
2. j. Bissell of Rochester, N. Y; vice presi-
dents, E. W. Beebe, M. D., Milwaukee,
Wis, and c. G. Fellows, NJ. D.. Chicago,
III; secretary, H. d. Schenck, NJ. D.,
Brooklyn, N. Y; treasurer, c. III. Helfrich'
New York city; censors, Edward Beecher
Hooker, M. D., Hartford, Conn; D. A. Mac
Lachlan, M. D.. Detroit, Mich, G. B. Rice,
NJ D., Cincinnati, Ohio, and ]. C. Soule,
nj. D., Freeport, Ill.
The session, which will open Monday
morning, will be followed by meetings Mon
day afternoon and evening and Tuesday
morning and afternoon, adjournment to be
had in time for opening of the American
Institute session Tuesday evening. A feat
ure of the meeting will be the exhibition of
practically all the new instruments devised
during the past year in the realm of eye.
ear and throat or nose surgery as well as
an exhibition of astrological, biological and
meteorological specimens, through micro
scopic examination. This subject will be
under the direction of DR.. H. w. Hoyt Of
Rochester.
Several of Washington's physicians will
leave Sunday for this meeting, and will re-
main to be Joined by the large delegation
of capital city doctors at the succeeding
meetings OF the institute. Those leaving
early include DR.. VIM. R. King, DR.. J. B.
G. Gusts, DR.. M. A. Gusts, DIR. Richard
Kingsman, DR.. ]. w. Dennison and DR..
Geo. H. Lee.