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Evening journal., 1899-06-19
A SLIGHT FIRE.

A slight FIRE IN the grocery store Of
Joseph Linzsy, 10. 2SO5 West Second
stsec., o--zed an alarm to BE sent from
box No. SO yesterday morning. The
Weccacoe chemical extinglishei the
flames. Loss, 5000.
Evening journal., 1899-06-19

book purchased under another name Will
not be honored' by the Home Exchange
Coupon Company.
The coupon company is determined TO
protect those parties with whom they
have contracted. and II IS believed that
this stand wiz break aF the underhand
methods employed by the Schiling Dry
Goods Company for obtaining stamps as
every purchaser Of a book VIII procure
Il with the express understanding that
90 shall not be transferred. For instance,
if .the Schililng Dry Goods Company
should be found hereafter to be using a
stamp say No. 3Osi, and It was found
thar such a book had been Issued to
"John smith," and marked mot trans
ferable," no stamps OF that number
would be accepted by the company.
Tho green trading stamps used by the
Schliing Dry Goods Company are also
procured from the Wilmington Trading
stamp Company In the same manner, as
Crosby & HIN are the only dealers in
dry goods who, under tnsir contract, are
entitled to use the green stamps. What
steps this company viii take TO break up
the schilling Dry Goods Company's un-
derhand methods with them Is not
known.
NOTICEABLE FACTS.
There are two noticeable facts IN con-
nection with the schilling Dry Goods
Company. The first is that they have
taken their three-prize advertisements
out Of all the papers FOR the past ten
days. and the second Is that the prize
watch has disappeared from JewaleI
Baynards window.
Evening journal., 1899-06-19

Mems Fine Silk Madras Shirts
worth 81. 25, go at soc.
Mousseline de Sole 25c yard.
Ouills 5, 8, 10 and soc each.
Wings, 10. 25 and SOC.
We are making extensive altera-
tions and ask you to look over the
inconvenience we will perhaps place
you to.
Just received 10000 yards of rem
nants of fine insertings; they go at
= regular prices.
Evening journal., 1899-06-19

The best. the finest looking and the
most durable Piano made is the Laa Slg
Piano. Store 5l5 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1899-06-19
HANsCOM'S.

Hot weather drinks of all kinds.
Try Hanscom's Ginger Ale, 9Oc
dozen bottles.
uHMcPnMIc Seventh and
.hHN0buM D. Market STR cts.
Evening journal., 1899-06-19

Pianos, $. s. and 3 monthly. Ludwis
& Co., 5i5 shipley street
Evening journal., 1899-06-19
Hats Trimmed Free Of Charge

Lovely Lace Pufings, scarce, but
we have them.
Pretty Valenciennes Laces and
Insertions sent to us by our New
York buyer, y, IS, Is and 20 cents
to ST. 50 piece of y yards.
Evening journal., 1899-06-19
An ExceiIent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
affects of the well known remedy,
SYRUf or FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known TO be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laXa-
tive, cleansing the system effcctually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels. without weakening
or irritating them, make il the ideal
laxative.
In the process Of manufacturing figs
are used, as they ave pleasant to the
taste but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants. Ey method
known 90 the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order To get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remrm Der the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. n. 2
For sale by all Druggists.-Prioe soc. per bottle
Evening journal., 1899-06-19

Our soc. Jumbo
Straw Sailors go
al 25c.
25 dozen Of fancy
Plaid Lisle Hose
for Ladies. The
roc. quality. 25c.
pair.
Pure Silk Fancy
Hose for Ladies,
5oc., worth Sis
pair.
Evening journal., 1899-06-19

w ullc ldu-
for Tailoring n els and
Linen Duck,
Crashes and Brown Linens,
Thin Serges, Drape d'Ete and
genuine India Seersucker for
Coats and Vests. See our $40
Serges, Wide Wales and Mar
row Twills. Our Fine Twill
Hockanum Serges, at $25 and
genuine Clays and Martins, at
$50. Gray Serges, several
shades, extremely lightweight
at $40. Thin Worsteds, Mar
row Stripes and Pin Checks, at
$40 and $25. Clay Diagonals,
Thihets and Undressed Wor-
steds for Cutaway and Prince
Albert Coats and Vests and Full
Dress Suits. Order now for
this weeks delivery. We can
fit you, we will please you and
we will give you good work at
moderate prices.
Closed evenings at 6 except
Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Evening journal., 1899-06-19

Determining not to be outdone by the
underhand methods employed By the
Schiring Dry Goods Company. the Home
Exchange Coupon Company hit upon a
plan which wli put an efectual stop to
the practice Of a person buying stamp
books In mis- own name and Transferring
them TO other parties An books sold
from the store hereafter viii be marked
Not transferable" and the purchasers
attention VIII be particularly called 70
that fact. The number Of the book will,
as usual. be entered upon the company s
books. together with the purchase 3
name and for what particular line OF
business the stamps are Intended
II a party purchases a book and trans
fers II ne viii be refused second book
II he applies for one. Not only viii tn-'
be done. but agents win be sent TO thos'
places. II there be more Than one, toa'
are suspected OF using trading Hampi
that have been obtained BY subtertuse
and any stamps found 10 be issued on
Evening journal., 1899-06-19
UNDERHAND METHODS
Resorted to By Schilling Dry
Goods Co. for Trading Stamps.
SECURED THEM BY sUBTERFUsB

EMPLOYED STOOL PIGEONS 10
PROCURE BOOKS IN THEIR OWN
NAME AND TRANSFER THlsM TO
THE COMPANY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05

CAPE TOWN, Nov 3 delayed in transnission "A dis
patch from Pretoria under date of Tuesday says Colonel
Moely who commanded the British ussars captured by the
Beers declined on being interviewed give any details of
the misfortune but praised the treatment he and his men had
received at the hands of the Beers
The British prisoners playing football at the time
their commander was being interviewed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05

fortnight is the minimum in which re-
Inducements Of any potentiality can be
pushed TO Ladysmith. and then 1t may
De too late. 1t is this interim, emblt-
tered by the vivid memory Of the recent
disaster which will try the temper Of
the British nation, which as whole
can be said 10 have embarked in the
war with stupendous over-confdence,
and which has now awakened to a re-
alizahon Of the fact that il General
Whites force is annihilated It will
cause an indefinite, prolongation OF hos
tilities. 1t is said here, Of course, that
it can only defer, and not alloy the re-
suit, and the British taxpayer, however
patriotic, objects to long drawn out
war, especially when waged against
people whom he has not been brought
20 believe immensely his inferior
It is amusing to note how often the
British correspondents report Boer
guns knocked out Of action, while next
day the same guns are reported to be
peppering away merrily.
The British army corps will not COM
mence arriving at Cape Town until No
vember 5, and will scarcely be able to
take the field until the middle Of De-
cember. though it is likely that some
units win be busily engaged before
then.H tG
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05

copyrighted 1895 by Associated Press.)
LONDON, Nov. 4-Though the
events Of the week have aroused the
spirit Of the British nation to the ut
most. and though its military escutch-
con has been more stained than it ever
vas before, there seems to be ahead a
still more crucial ordeal-that Of sus-
pense.
Days, perhaps weeks. may pass be-
fore word comes from the isolated Brit
ish force in the neck Of Natal. and the
long wait will strain as does death
bed watch, the eagerness to learn how
the day went with the beleaguered be-
ing accompanied by an overpowering
dread that they have shared the fate OF
those that fell at Nicholson's Mex.
Whatever may be the justice or 9TH
erwise Of the criticisms passed on Gen.
eral White. it is palpabIe that he no
longer possesses the confidence OF the
public He may be fully able to with
stand the attacks of superior Boer
force, and may be ready at any mo-
ment to execute mastery retreat. but
as Long as he is cut of from commune
cation with the outside world there
VIII exist terrible anxiety regarding
the welfare of the seven or eight thou
sand men of his command.
The most optimistic believe that
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05

that the Boerg are not disposed 10 come
TO close quarters On the other hand,
some people assert II u more probable
the Beers are recuperatlng prior 70 a
fresh onslaught on Ladysmith. az. ac-
cordlng TO the latest news. after the
artillery duels and Ineffective sklr-
mishes on Tuesday the Beers took Up
good positions on Signal hill and I'm.
butwani mountain.
The two commanders continue to ex-
change courtssies. White, in response
to Joubcrt's request Tuesday, lent the
Beers an ambulance 10 assist in the
conveyance OF the Boer wounded.
Advices from Cape Town show the
people there are beginning TO realize
the seriousness OF the situation in Natal.
are apprehensive Of the
Beers overrunning the entire country
and II Is reported many have instructed
heir representatives to leave Pieter-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05

LONDON. Nov. 5.--The evacuation OF
colcnzo is undoubtedly most serious
matter for tho British in Natal. az II
not only testifies to the complete invest
mentment OF Ladysmith by the Beers,
but makes the relief OF, General Sir
George Stewart White an extremely diff
ficult operation.
colenzo is the point where the rail-
way from Ladysmith crosses Tugela
river, which is now in food. The town
itself is Of small Importance. It is DOM
mated by hills on the north side Of the
river, aud 80 was untenable II the
Beers have advanced as they seem to
have done. Moreover. only n small ma
val and colonial force was stationed at
Colenzo,
The seriousness Of the evacuation,
however, lies in the fact that Conn.,
General Joubert. while COM
pletely investing Sir George White at
can seize this Tugela bridge
and, n he'has sufficient troops, can de-
taeh a force and send It southwark on
and, in any case, by
destroying the bridge and railway, can
prevent any relief expedition reaching
Sir George White for some time.
Military men optimisticany predict
that General Joubert will withdraw
from Natal Immediately when Sir Red
vers Buffers force enters the Orange
Free state, but the latter cannot he far
on his way for at least three or four
weeks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05
THE POLITICAL
CAMPAIGN ENDED
FIGHT on NATIONAL ISSUES
The Republican Ticket In ohio May
Suffer Heavily Or AseOuutpf
e. Sectional 0naIrels.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 4-TOnight prac-
tically closes the debate in Ohio in the
campaign for the election OF state and
county officers six tickets are before
the people-democratic republican, non
partisan, prohibition, union reform and
socialistic labor. The registration in
all large cities is abnormally large for
an election Of this kind. How the vote
will be distributed between Mclean,
Nash and Jones is not easy to predict
at the close Of the campaign.
An element that disturbs all calcu-
latious is the novel candidacy of Sam
uel NJ. Jones, non-partisan candidate.
His phenomenal vote as an independ-
ent candidate for mayor of Toledo gave
him wide publicity.
1t is generally conceded that his vote
will be considerable, and a puZzling
question is from which party win he
take the most votes. The republicans
have made a vigorous campaign, with
the leading idea that the president
must be sustained in his Philippine pol
icy.
That indeed, has been the most
prominent point of attack by the demo-
Gratis, so that state issues, the money
question and everything else has been
generally ignored. The democrats have
made a fight against trusts, and espec-
tally against Senator Hanna.
1t does not appear that the gold DEM
oorats of 1896 will join the republicans
this year, and the democrats are prac-
tically united, while the republicans
have serious factlonal fights in Cinein-'
natl. Cleveland and other places,
with these conditions prevailing, 1t
is impossible to do more than to pro-
nounce the result in doubt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05
WHITE HOLDING OUT.
Reports Of Contemplated Raid ON Dur
ban pescrlbed-Courtesies Be
tween Opposing Armies.

tween Opposing Armies.
LONDON. Nov. 4.-The fact that the
British war office has received no news
OF the situation az Ladysmith seems TO
efrectually dispose OF yesterdays con-
tinual rumors OF General Whites cap
tulaion and kindred stories, as II the
general had sustained a severe reverse.
There is no reason to believe but Cen
eral Joubert would be only TOO glad TO
forward Whites official announcement
Of the fact to the nearest telegraph sta
ton, while, Il Is added, had news OF
serious character reached a foreign gov
ernment in cipher It would undoubtedly
promptly be conveyed to the British
government.
The war office here is making every
effort TO communicate with Ladysmith,
so news may arrive at any moment.
Meanwhile the best opinion is satisfied
that II White keeps strictly on the de-
fensive' he will be able to hold his own.
British experts smile at the Boer plan
OF campaign, which contemplates seiz-
ing Durham in order to prevent the
landing Of British troops there. They
say 1t has one fatal defect, namely. that
1t ignores the British fleet, under whose
guns, IL is alleged, the seizure of Dur
ban will be impossible.
The dispatches today show that the
forces Of the orange Free State are at
length prepared to invade Cape Colony,
These forces are not overwhelming. but
the Dutch in the neighborhood of Co.
lesburg and Burghersdorp are excep- /
tionally pro-Boer and their support is
evidently expected, The objective point
OF this force of Beers will probably be
Naauwpoort, one of the most important
strategic railroad points In South AZ
rica, which win probably be- it is said
here, the first advanced depot Of the
Second division of the army corps.
Naauwpoort is understood to be we'll
garrlsoned and able to take care of it.
self, Trains thence to Colesburg have
been almost suspended.
Dispatches from Ladysmith, though
three days old, are regarded here as be-
ing more cheering and as indicating
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Continued on page A.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05
ENGLAND HAS A TREMENDOUS TASK
Brtishers Begin to Realize That They In For Long Hard
StruggIe--A TrOOrshir Returns to Liverpool
Badly Damaged by Storms.

LONDON, Nov. 4.-The Office at noon today an
nounced that nothing had been received there any way
modifying altering the statement issued yesterday after
saying beaed dispatches from Ladysmith coming
through Nothing has been received corrobOrae the reter
ated reports from Berlin of the capulation of General
White.
dispatch to the Exchange Telegram Company dated
Cape Town November l. announced that the Beers had
entered Cape Colony at Norvals Puit destroying several
bridges
The British troop ship Papidan which sailed for South
Africa November from Liverpool returning in damaged
condition. having encountered yesterdays storm She gnaed
that her fittings out of order that several horses were
dead and that three of her boats stove She going
to Liverpool to be re6tted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05
ARTILLERY AT WORK.
The Beers at Ladysmith Moving Into
Closer Quarters.

The Beers at Ladysmith Moving Into
Closer Quarters.
LONDON. Nov. 5,--A dispatch from
Ladysmith, dated November 9, says:
During the night the Beers moved
near the British position and mounted
guns in fresh places, Meanwhile the
naval guns have been moved to more
favorable positions nearer town and
commanding some OF the Boer batteries.
"At o'clock this morning General
White ordered a bombardment Of the
enemy and the bluejackets opened the
ball,
'The Beers replied vigorously. They
fired straight and some of the British
were hit, a terrible artillery duel has
been proceeding for over three hours,
So far the naval guns are the only ones
that have engaged the enemy"
Another special dispatch from Lady
smith, dated November 2, says;
"The artillery duel is proceeding
splendidly, The British guns are firing
three shots to the Beers one"
A special dispatch from Cape Town,
dated November 2, says the Beers oc-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05
ANOTHER BoER MEETING.

Further Efforts to Arouse Sympathy
In Chicago
CHICAGO. Nov. "A pro-Boer mass
meeting. under the auspices Of the Hol-
land Society. which was temporarily
abandoned two weeks ago, is being ar
ranged now for Monday evening. No
vember 10. at Central Music Han.
Within the next week a cali win be
isued to the American public by the
society asking contributions for the
widows and orphans Of the Beers who
have given their lives in defense of
their country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05

cupied Colesburg. Cape Colony
Wednesday. meeting with no resistance
from the local police. who yielded to su-
perior force.
The steamer Kildon Castle left South
ampton last evening. She is the largest
troOpship in the world. and has more
than 5000 souls on board.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05
DECLINED WITH THANKS.

SANTA CRUZ. Cal. Nov. 4.-Major
Gerard Of this place has received a
cablegram from the British war secre-
tary thanking him for his offer to raise
a regiment Of Englishmen in California
for service in the Transvaal, but stat
Ing that owing to existing clrcum-
stances the offer cannot be accepted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05

LADYSMlTH, Nov. 2, 10 m, delayed in transmits
sonAn artillery duel has been in progress since o'clock
this morning but far damage has been done the British
fire preventing the Boer guns from making good practice
Firing has been heard in the direction of Colenzo.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05
THE BURGHERS HAVE TAKEN COLENZO
White Probably Entirely cut Off From the COastGOOd Artillery
Practice on Both Sldss-cOOneI MOrely Captured
British Hnssar Praises Treatment by Beers

C0LENz0, Natal, Nov. @ noon, delayed in transmits
sionBoers have commenced shelling Coenzo, their fire
being directed against Fort Wye which defends Tuegla
bridge
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-05
IN KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 4,-The per-
sonality of w. Gcebel, the regular NOM
inee of the democratic party, has been
the theme of discussion in the cam
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-16
Arssn BADLY Frightened.

Two gentlemen. Mcssrs. G. and Fl.
OF this city. walked out TO Barbours-
vile last night in search of a good
bird dog. When they reached the out
skirts of that lively village they were
startled by noise in the bushes at
their side. followed by cries of Shoot
tnein!" 'Snoot rhein:" Inc report OF
pistols was next III order and MIR. CT.
tell, seemingly mortaliy wounded. MIR.
III. started tor TINS city ut n speed that
put the electric cars in the shade. When
lie reached the corner OF Church and
Main streets he fell, exhausted. Re-
gaining his equilibrium he boarded un
Atlantic CITY car and hurried to Cen
trail Avenue Baptist Church, where II
revival meeting was in progress, and
getting his brother, game at once TO the
police station, where, in the presence
of CAPTAIN Prince and the detective
force. he told of the terrible shooting
ARRAY.
phone message from the store o.
III. e. Gallup q few minutes later gave
the welcome information that the wholt
affair was practical joke which had
been played on Mr.. H., and that Mr.. G
was sound and safe.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-16
PARMYILLE.
NORMAL COLLEGE
CAN'T SUPPLY TEACHERS

VIRGINIA NORMAL COLLEGE
CAN'T SUPPLY TEACHERS.
Farmville. Va, Nov. 15.-Hon. Robert
Turnbull, president of the Board of
Trustees of the State Female Normal
School at Farmville has forwarded to
the Governor, on behalf OF the board.
the report of the school, covering the
session of 1S97-1S9S, and 1S9S-1S99.
The enrolment for the session before
last was: Undergraduates in the Nor
nal School, 256; children in the prac-
tice school. &c; total, 1852.
Enrolment for session of 1S9S-'99:
Postgraduate students, 4; undergrad
yates in Normal School. 242; children
in the practice school, DC; total. 3i2
The demand for teachers is greater
than the supply. This fall, for the first
time in the history of the school, 1t has
received applications for more teachers
than 1t has been able to furnish.
The report says: 1T Is now the
policy of the institution to grant free
tuition to all promising applicants who
agree to teach in the public schools OF
the State. 1t involves no additional
cost, and at the same time 1t brings nc
small increase to the trained teaching
force which the school turns out every
year."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-16

laday street. She had been falling for
several weeks. A husband and two
children survive. The funeral will take
place ut. 3o'ciock tomorrow afternoon
from the Baptist Church.
A FEW PERSONAL HAPPENINGS.
Miss Mae Bruce, Of Norfolk county,
who had been Mrs. John G.. Smiths
guest, returned home to-day.
Mr.. Stuart Baker, an employee in the
State penitentiary, is in Suffolk for a
few days as guest Of his parents. Gem
eral and Mrs. L. S. Baker.
Miss Gladys Delvis and Mrs. Delvis.
of Brooklyn, have arrived at their win
ter home Ivy Lodge, near here, to pass
most of the winter.
Mr.. j. Peter Holland, of Franklin, has
finished n short stay in Suffolk.
Miss May Whaley, Of Portsmouth,
who had been visiting her sister. Mrs.
H. B. Phillips, left for home to-day.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-16
THE NEW YORK HERE.
spccin, Mcn.cn, Aay,c, nv r,n,I

If doctors do you no good, and medi-
cine is ineffective, it is not reasonable
70 conclude that you are lncurable.
Your better judgment tells you that
your case has not been properly treated.
DO not give UP hope. Consult Dr.
Greene, the dlscoverer OF that greatest
OF all cures, DR.. Greene's Nervurn blood
and nerve remedy, who is the leading
specialist In curing nervous and chronic
diseases, and find out the cause Of your
trouble. DR.. Greene makes no charge
Tor consultation and advice. If he can
not cure YOU he will tell you so. If
you cannot conveniently call at his
office, 30 West 14th Street. New York
CITY write him n letter. Sit down and
write oil about your case and DR..
Greene will tell You exactly what the
mnttcr Is. All communications are
strictly confidential.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-16
Tho cn,ho,,e mi..inp INST y,en,.

Things That Change and Things
That Do Not Change" was the subject
of a sermon preached by Father Glea-
son at the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church last night to large congrega-
ton of men. The earnest work of this
gifted priest greatly impressed his
hearers, who We're made up, OF men
In all stations of life. and from all
parts OF the city. Father GIllisp.e will
preach tonight. and all men are cor
daily invited to attend.