Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-16

! this morning. An armored train was sent
out on a reconnaissance toward Colenso.
The ar1uored train on It's return reported
that the Beers had blown up the line be
tween Colenso and Chievely. Not much
damage was done. but the rails were bent
and a small culvert destroyed. On seeing
the British advance. the Beers retired
Every day lessons the chance of the Beers
coming further south.
kaffirs reIort that a force of 400 to 500
Beers, with wagons, Is going in the direc-
tion Of Colenso. This is said to be the
furagtns party previously sighted The
kafhrs also report that Gen. Whites cav
airy has had an engagement with the Beers
at Besters station. The result is not
known.
Geneva Flag Violated.
message from Ladysmith Just received
gives a few details of the occurrences of
Wednesday, November 5, when the Beers
shell fire was increased during the after
; noon 1t is asserted that they appeared to
deliberately aim a. the convent on the hill
; in the center Of the town, where there were
only the sisters and wounded The build
tEg was hit twice. In spite Of the Geneva
flag flying.
The Beers attempted a demonstration
against the western defenses, but IT was
A-S'@A S-A+S'N41- At- SI'NtpS appearing al
long range We're easily scattered by the
FIRE of a machine gun
The total British casualties during the
RrisRest bombardment We're three men.
though some damage was done 10 cattle
and property. The fire Of the Boer posi-
Hon gun has been erratic, but probably a
tTlfe wearying through It's continued use
1n- Boer positions are six 10 seven and
eight thousand yards distant.
\ kafiir from the Free State lager re-
ports that Gen. Vessels who commanded
when the British force surrendered at Nfch-
olson's Mex. was hit during a recent re-
oonnai3saLse. The British garrison cheered
the Iews.
The Beers have sent In 400 Indian coolies
from the Dundee coal fields, doubtless with
the object OF assisting to finish our fooa.
Latest News From Pretoria.
CAPE TOWN, November 10. rnidnight.-A
dispatch from Pretoria. dated Thursday.
November o, says the natives are quiet.
They have been called upon to plough the
farms Of the absent burghers and are re-
spending Willingly A proclamation has
been issued by the government deeLing with
the appointment of officials Of the general
military administration with the object OF
protecting life and property in the terri
tories now occupied by the TransvaaJ
forces.
BrijiShers IL SAYS. VIII not be interfereI
win y great amount Of looting has oc-
CURED IN the territories, however. since the,
Irgclam4 ton was issued.
dispatch from Lorenzo MARQUEE SAYS
thai nifty Russians and Italians in Johan-
ncsburR have volunteered for service al the
front. There are sttl!. according to this dis
gatch. 10 IurSher reserves IN Johannes
burg
Commander Won DasseI Of the German
cruiser va
att-c-Ie TO Ge2- Butler.
Message From Gen. Butler.
DURHAM. Natal. Monday November 13
General Hildyard has arrived here He
brought a message from General Butler
expressing his high appreciation Of NataPs
course throughout the crisis and admira-
ZION for the way In which the volunteers
and colonial forces fought.
A correspondent in Zululand reports that
many BogrS who fought at Dundee are
now quietly plOwing. and that nothing will
ihuEce them 10 return TO the battlefield
Most Of the guns in position around Dur
oau are being Withdrawn, and all fear Of
Boer attack and all panic have dtsap-
peared.
There is no confirmation o, the ranor,
Of General Juubert's death
To Raise Money for British.
CHICAGO. November 1G.-Chicago peonla
born in the British empire have coupIatad
their organization for the relief IF wfsovs
or orphans OF British soldiers engaged IN
the South African war. The object Of tba
organization Is to obtain subscriptions to
the Mansion House fund. started under the
auspices OF the lord mayor of London
WAR CORRESPONDENT KILLED.
Report of Gen. Jouhert's Death
Credited in London.
LONDON, November rs. - The Daily
Malls Mafeking correspondent, telegraph