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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-28

Investment buyiag was II evidence a,so
fl the bond market wherever the far r.
prices had offered opportunity 20 secure
fair returns on money invested TIE
bond market vas active ard strong
throughout Total sales. par value = ~ =
On United States new IS declined = n
the hid urtsa
TIE governing ccnnitte. - the stock
exchange refused 70 grant TIE petition q
the members % close the exchange o.
Saturday, December .
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-28

New Yo-z. Dec. E--Cezz e--sal Al
--ertsse-s T,1Cdon aoznE1sa rsb sErznr.
TIE mzfkets Ae-e wee oeftsr 40 zrou1z
today TIE setrle-zelt aAeEe4 a. o2sr
arcoa-f uzGe- gEgertztsrnE. z@4 morsT
Eas abrzt-e5 -o-e EASILY tAzn xas
thoggkt Exel- TIE SooseE banks czEEsa
n taazs egf otzs~ ha-ss is1f frey a.
gs@J7 - cent Tie zrrfvz o. z12sss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-28
EHE WEAF.IE :.

W lClltA. Nan. Dec. -S9S.
During the past - hours the highest
temperature has been =, the lowest .
and the mean =. with clear wea, her IN
the morning but cloudy IL the middle Of
the day; fresh northeast 70 north wind
on this date last year the highest tenn
rera;ure was - the lowest = and the
mean -. or - warmer ,ban this year.
- FAR this month the average temporal
ture has been =. which i be.ow the
normal So lar this month the ra!lEal.
has been Isl inches, which : : inca
above The normal
For the year past the Temperature has
averaged half a deETee above the normal
FRED L JOHNSON. Observer.
Washington. Dec 2..-Farccast- Kan
sas-Fair Thursday and Friday; north
e--v winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory-aFi-
Thursday and Friday; northerly winds.
Lots T people rel vol they are busters
chen they know VeT- well thew ere ONLY
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-28

Vermont woman who had suffered dyspepsia for four
years much that she found the gh household
ceedngly difficult says that Since using Rpan Tabu ex
cruc1ating headaches formerly become only
memory. At time obliged upon eggs and
milk Now relieved of constipation and loss of appetite
digest anything which may Rban
Tabules perfect remedy and have
prompt and mild in action permanent n results"
a zsao-tar
1no
off hsnveent uS eey n1rye
coHYAS roa rzxra ~
EAsc usus-u 4erss--
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-28
CASH QUOTATIONS.
Cash quotations were as follows:


F.our-Steady.
Wheat-No. spring. 61iza64: No. red,
671- G6sc.
Corn-No. ,. 3os4a31c; No , yellow. 81
G21l.c.
Oats-No. . 2atci No. white, 25alsc;
No. white 2flzc.
Rye-No . 55I55c
Barley-NO > $50 &C
Fax See6-NO. J. q. 49,
Timothy Seed-Prime S25
Mess Pork-Per bol. SS.S1Gl6 -: lard. per
IN lbs. s. .AT52iz: short ribs sides, loOSel
8 MIS-. dry salted shoulders. Ghoxe6).
52suizc: short clear sides, boxed S5.5o1
: SO
Whisky-Per gallon. SI23i%
Sucar-Cut loaf. unchanged.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-28
Tr-n.nrr~ t,sr No.,

Wzsssaxtoa. Dec. E--To5zys state
rnert q TIE condition - -5s trea-urr
Shows Av4Eza-e c1sa balance. 80 - =
-: god reserve. - szEa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-28
n ANSAo )

Kansas City. Dec. 27-C.ose: Wheat.
May. $50 Cash; No. hard, sg5sc.
No ;. 5sE63c; No. red, s91.l-c; No. g.
62dsSc.
Corn-May. 2sasc. Cash; No mixed,
2S'gRs.c; Nc > white, $40; No. 5, 2Si.-.
Oats-No. > white. 2+s-c-
Ry@No- =, sc.
Hay-Choice timothy. Sc. og72- 81; ca,ics
prairie s. -af.I7.5a
merry. e-G2fc; dairy, lie.
E-r-s-Ere.n lsr
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-28
RECEIPTS AND SHIPMENTS.

On the Produce Exchange, today the
market Closed as follows:
Butter-Firm; creamery. 16G35C; dairy,
I6aZe-
CheeSe-Firrn. I9d2.c
EgE@Firm. fresh. .thizc.
PoUItry-FIrm; turkeys, SAKE; chick
ems 60
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-28
GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS.
CHICAGO

CHICAGO.
Chicago. Dec. 2L-The leading future
ranged as follows:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-28

Lots T people rel you they are busters
rhen they know YER well they ere only
cores. w ashingtcC Democrat
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-28

New York. Dee =z@Taesr-Recei0.s
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

COMMISSIONERS SALES Hon. II G..
Warren made the following sales yes
terday: 1878 acres Of lend on Buck
Creek, belonging TO John w. Wheeler,
TO II. NJ. Gooch for 1925; p. w. Green's
distillery, mill aud house, &C, to
Beecher Smith, OF Somerset, for sl42..
IL In the case Of King VS.. King,
shares of Louisville Banking Co.'S
stock, to w. w. Ball at s75, and the
Huston place Of 40 acres near McKin
ney to Sam Huston for s2,OO0l0.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

THE wife OF James Tall. who was in
dicted for breaking into George San
dusky's shop and taking his trunk, was
arrested at Somerset Friday aud
brought here to Jail to await circuit
court. While Tall was In the peniten-
tiary his wife forgot her pledges to her
husband and after getting into a num-
Der OF scrapes, capped the climax by
committing burglary.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10


VANARsDALE.-After a long illness,
Mrs. Sallie VanArsdale passed away
yesterday morning at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Fannie Greet, aged %
She was a sister OF John S. Hughes and
was twice married: first to MIR. Freder.
lei. by whom she had two children, now
Mrs. Green aud Mrs. Mary johnson.
Later in life, she married Mr.. Barney
VanArsdale, who died several years
ago. A member of the Methodist
church, she was an earnest christian
and an excellent woman. The burial
will occur from MIS-. Green's this after
noon at 2:3O alter short service at the
house.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

Hon. NJ. +. NORTH, who made a
most excellent representative, au-
nounces in this issue his candidacy for
reelection, subject OF course, TO the
action Of the democracy, of which he is
an unfaltering disciple. He hash i taken
this step except after maturely consid-
ering the many appeals he has had
from leading democrats to make the
race and the situation generally, and
be does so now with confidence that II
be is given the nomination he will lead
the party to victory. Mr.. North made
IA the record during the last session OF
tue Legislature and is better prepared
than before to serve the people intelli'
gently and acceptably.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

HuRRAH FOR DICK.-One year ago
Judge Il. G. Williams took the oath of
Office as county Judge OF Rockcastle,
says the Signal. His administration
has proved that the people made no
mistake when they cast their votes for
him. During the past year he has
turned over to the county 800, being
as much or more than some judges have
turned over In full term. His rulings
from the bench are fair and just; is
quick in grasping points OF law and
giving decisions thereon. Under his
wise management our county affairs are
being brought out OF the rut into a
more tangible shape.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10


McRoBERTs.-Mr. John NJ. McRob-
erts gave us the Fulton, Mo-, Sun,
which contains column write-up OF
Mr.. Preston Mclioberts, his cousin,'
who was born In stanford Sept. Ii
1907. making him past 81. He is de-
scribed rs an excellent citizen, with
his mind as clear as bell aud most OF
his faculties well preserved. Mr.. Me-
Roberts went TO Missouri In 1921, but
returned wittrhis mother TO Kentucky
after the death of his father and re-
manned seven years, He married Miss
Fannie Wade in 1891 and she for near
ly 81 years was his devoted help-meet
Not the least OF Mr.. McRoberts 90 cd
points Is that he is democrat aud not
lonly votes the party's ticket, but work.
for It's success. A brother OF the non
ogenarian is living at the age of IS
Harrison McRoberts, OF Wentzyille
Mo
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

THE Pineville Courier says that I'm
derwood Bros. of Lincoln, are think.
ing of coming to that place and open
log feed and supply store. Messrs.
w. IL. and Luther Underwood are the
gentlemen meant, but Wen wager they
don't leave Lincoln to go anywhere
The land lies to suit them here and
besides, they are making all the money
they want on their farms.
4 later dispatch says that the muir.
derer Is Robert Hoskius, OF Co. T., who
Denton had arrested in house OF i'll
fame. Hoskins fled and his overcoat
caught in Il barb wire fence, he dis
carded il and this established his iden-
tity.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

FATAL CoI.LIsIoN.-A double head
er freight train and local mike train
collided on the Knoxville division Of
the Southern road Sunday a. NJ, kill
10y Engineer Maxey. the oldest en-
gineer on the road, fireman aud two
brakemen, all OF whom were either
burned TO death or buried in the debris.
The dead engineer misread orders.
The property loss Is 100000. All
through trains on this division OF the
l. & n were greatly delayed, yester-
days morning passenger being six OF
seven hours late.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

COUNTY COURT Rev. J. l.. Owens
executed the bond, necessary TO per-
form marriage ceremonies. The will
OF George c, Abraham's was probated.
II gives his property to his two sisters
and his brother, w, +. Abraham. T. S.
Reynolds qualified as deputy sheriff,
Crit Smith was granted license TO sell
liquor by the quart at his distillery on
Green River.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

BANKRUPT.-Millard +. Allen. Of
Hustonville, Is the first and only man
In this county 80 far To take the bank
rupt law. }. b. Paxton IL his attorney
and he tells US that his liabilities, are
stated NJ sl,2S3.l3 and his assets at sl.-
3e6.97, mostly accounts that are yer y
doubtful.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

'daT1IY-A dispatch from Columbus
Ga, says that Henry Denton, of Com
pany NJ. Bird Kentucky, and resident
OF Junction City, was shot and killed
while acting Us provost guard. The
identity OF his murderer is In doubt,
but Denton's last words were: Lambert
killed me-Lambert, of Company e.
Lambert could not be found and he
would have been lynched II he hat
been.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10
LAND AND STOCK.

G. A. Swinebroad bought of }. NJ.
Cress - shOats at pc.
Alletton, 2:09t, will make the season
of 1899 in Kentucky at 500.
Louisville will have a outlaw track
on which racing will begin about Feb.
lst.
+. p. Woods bought OF Hall Ander-
son 20 strictly nice 3O0-pound hogs at
&c.
Greenberry Bright bought OF J. A.
aud Fred Yeager SO yearling steers at
&c.
Miss Agan, sister of Frank Agan,
2:O3i, will be bred to Star Pointer,
1881.
Official reports show that 900, 900 hogs
died in Indiana from cholera, valued at
g., ZOO, 900.
Two car loads good, fat mules. three
this spring, for sale by DR.. J. B. Ows-
ley, Stanford.
Ed K. Rowland bought for Cogar &
Davis 500 barrels of corn at Brassield
at 81. 0.-Richmond Register.
J. c. johnson bought of Farris a.
Whitley 200 fat hogs at &c. Corn is
selling at $3.50 ivered.-Advocate.
Corn at the crib sold at 81. 20 per bar
rel in Bourbon and in the shock at
81. 40. Cotswold sheep brought $3.50.
f. X Tribble sold to Embry Beazley
bunch OF 250-pound hogs at &c and TO
E. p. Woods lot OF l0O.pounders at
l2e0
w. w. Hays has rented To James
Messer his place on the Hustonville
pike for 800. Mr.. Messer has also
rented the Paxton place for this year.
The Elizabethtowu News reports sale
of 40 cattle for February delivery, 1900
pounds, at AZ and two cars OF 1850
pound cattle to Indianapolis parties at
4ic.
The dissolution OF Lyon Il Allen was
by mutual agreement. viii continue
10 handle cattle, hogs. etc. and pay the
J highest market price. ID. G. Allen
|, Mckinney.
G. & @. Z. Ceoil's Gambetta Wilkes
now has SO standard performers. OF
these 80 have records better than 2:20
10 are In the 2:l5 list and two have re-
cords better than 2:06.
The price OF hogs has been some.
. what better the past week, as high al
= 81. so having been paid for some at the
river. Robt. s. Schobeo sold last week
"a medium unbroken mules, coming
J two years old, to Pennsylvania partie,
for 81, s95.-Winchester Democrat.
Afr. II. Bronaugh's sale at Graf
Orchard Saturday ID l25-pound hog
sold at 80, few shoats S2.05; milk cows
S24 TO S3I; six heifers at Sl2.95: tive
yearling bulls at go; jennet colt sl3
jack colt SIT; suckling mules Sl7. Broot
mares sold very low.
Judge J. X. Sumrall shipped severa
car loads of I, 3j0-pound cattle TO ths
New York market and they netted hin
here, after deducting all charges ~
: He also sold bunch OF hogs so Rus
) sell, of Danville, at 3 cents, one OF the
porkers Weighing $40 pounds. w. L
Rubel. OF Gsrrard, bought 100 fat hog
Monday, of Mrs. Workman near town
: at 3. 5.-Harrodsburg Democrat.
, COURT DAY. good crowd attend
A ed court yesterday but business wal
, not rushing" There were about 20I
cattle on the market. about half o
which sold. George Wood sold l5-two
, year.old cattle TO w. III. Traylor, a
> $2I; Il. II. Pence sold 26 short yearlings
! al s2l; w. II. Brown sold % yearling'
at So. so. A yoke OF 100 pound cattl'
: brought Sc. Butcher stun sold at q 4
r Sic. Several aged mules changed
; hands at $40 20 s75. Horses we're dull
= at any price,
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

MONEY TO BCRN. According to the
financial statement OF the town, pub
llshed 10 this Issue. Stanford has money
to burn, but unfortunately some OF the
assets are 50 largely padded that they
will not deceive even the uuwary.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

THE Bevier Coal Co, consisting Of r.
5. Lyle, George Givens, ]. w. Bastin,
George Burton, and DR.. jackson Civ
ems was inco' porated yesterday with a
capital OF $4,000. The mines are To-
Gated In Muhlenberg county and as the
veins run from so to Sc in thickness
the iocorporators think they have a
gold mine.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

WHEN Elder Joseph Ballou was 10
years old he set out at his home near
Burnside a locust tree, which he meas.
ured on recent visit 20 the old place.
At y feet from the ground 1t was 1924
inches In circumference. IL IL a black
locust. Is 10 n most healthy condition
aud promises To be buster"
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

The following will likely be appoint
ed; Drs. T.. Evans and Il. NJ. Grant for
the Lancaster pension board and for
postmasters Taylor Scott at Buena
Vista, Garrard county; Lee Riley at
Bos,onia, Mercer, and Moses Coffey at
Mckinney.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

LAND SALES. Mccormack
has sold N George w. Rife his farm,
the Maj. Jones place, of 80 acres, near
Mt. Salem, for 5000 and bought Of Mr..
Rifle his farm OF 200 acres, lying on the
Hustonville a. Liberty pike, atsi0. Mr..
Mccormack also bought OF w. II. Will
liams his house and lot In Hustonville
for 81, 900 and will move to IL.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

ONE BARRooM LEss.-At a regular
meeting OF the city council, the appli-
cations of V. IL. Hall aud w. II. Tray
lor for liquor licenses were granted.
Mr.. Traylor's application was for the
saloon at the Carpenter House. IL is
understood that the one he runs at the
Myers House will close at the end of
his year, rs Proprietor L. II. Beazley
will not rent the room for the sale of
whisky. The council ordered matursd
bonds TO be paid of, provided for rail-
ings on the bridge on the cutoff pike
and at the Engine House aud ordered
the bridge at the foot OF Depot street
to be repaired or taken away. 1t was
also ordered that the marshal should
see that the crossings are kept clean.
A number OF accounts were allowed
and arrangements for metal TO be
spread on certain streets made.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

THE supervisors completed their
work Friday, after raising the assess
ment Of the county slO5, 200. They wi be
In session next Thurday and Friday to
hear why the property raised should
not remain so.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

Rock SALE.-B. X. Wearen 81 Son
have sold TO the town OF stanford so
rods Of broken rock with the privilege
OF 100 rods, at sl.2j. The rock will be
gotten OF OF Frank McKinney's farm
and a Danville man will crush IL.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

ONE Of the largest apple trees in the
College Campus, which for 30 years or
more has done duty for shade as we'll
as furnish the girls with the neces-
sary'green apples, was split in twain by
the sleet OF Friday and had to be cut
away.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

HEAVY sleet followed by snow Fri.
day, clear and cold Saturday and sun
day aud cloudy with rain yesterday,
tells the tale Of the weather since last
issue. Rain Is also predicted foe Tues
day and warmer.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

IT takes s2o7,l2l.s2 TO pay the publ ic
school teachers draw for January.
Supt. Singleton has received the part
due Lincoln county teachers and will
dlsburse next Saturday.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

YouR doctor gives you the right
prescription, but unless IL Is properly
allied, you cant reasonably expect
good results. IL Ia always accurately
prepared aud OF the very best materi
ais At Penny's Drug store.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

The store OF Sparks, Mullins &
Sparks at Livingston, was broken open
again last week and some money, shoes,
clothing, razors aud knives stolen. The
loss Is considerably over 800.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

Miss SAcRAY, has charge OF my pho
lograph gallery now and any patronage
you give her will be appreciated both
by her and myself. A. j. carp.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

W.'R. LIPE, who is In Jail here for
violating the liquor laws, writes us to
cav the stuff he sold was Extract Of
pice.p We do not know, but those
Who do, say that the Extract OF Rice"
very poor article OF beer.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

FARM FOR SALE.--Squire and Mrs.
L. II. Adams will sell their foe farm OF
1876 acres OF blue grass land at Huston
vile, at public auction, Jan. 81.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

IoBN II. BROOKS resigned as police
Judge OF Crab Orchard aud John Ed
mission was elected In his stead by the
trustees Saturday night.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

In order To close up the business of
Farris Il Hardin. we Offer for sale one
half Of the St. Asaph Hotel aud all the
furniture. Farris q Hardin.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

SOLD MS STABLE.--k +. Shelby,
the Junction City liverymau, has sold
out TO ". S. Tstt'e. ~ho viii continue
the business AZ Mr.. Shelbys old stand.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

The stanford q Kingsville Telephone
Co. declared 10 per cent. dividend
yesterday and carried a small amount
10 the surplus fund.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

w. &. GREENING has rented the Al.
len livery stable at Hnstonville and will
put In lot Of new buggies. horses, sc.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

For SALE Nice Marvin safe. Cost
sl25; will sell for s75. l. +. Shelby,
Junction City.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

House. with six rooms. kitchen aud
a basement, on Main Street, for rent.
Apply 10 w. u. Walton.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

THE Guest place at Crab Orchard
was not sold yesterday, the defendant
having made a satisfactory settlement.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

FIFTY per cent. cut In Queensware AS
long a. ~ lasts and Heating Stoves at
Cost. Warren & Shanks.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

Geo. Cole, who shot Town Marshal
Roach at Barbourville was released on
$500 bail. Iioach's recovery Is doubt
full.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

STOP and think. and Il you have not
paid your account no iseaziey Bros,
call at once and settle.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

BUILDING LOTS. Two nice building
lots. Il acres in all, for sale. See back
81 NV residence. J. Is. Owens.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

COAL Of all grades constantly on hand
at j. II. Baughman ~ Cos.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

LosT.--on Somerset pike, a roll OF
music. Leave at this Office
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

Two nice rooms over our stable for
rent. Beazley Bros.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10

HAY, millet, straw and feed of all
Kinds at ]. Ii. Baughman a Cos.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-01-10
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

WINDOW lights, putty, ETC.. at Craig
& HOcker's
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-07
A BoEk WAR NOT pRoBAB1E.

The exceedingly strained relations be-
tween the colonial secretary of Great
Britain and President Kruger of the
Transvaal republic will probably be adj
justed without resort to arms. It an
pears that President Kruger has
stopped talking and is getting ready
for more serious work. The student of
history will have little difficulty in
forming the conclusion that if any
hesitancy is shown in making warfare.
it will be on the part of England rather
than the Beers. The latter have the
prestige of former victories over the
British forces, and "he is thrice armed
who hath his quarrel just" 1t is I'M
necessary to pass on the question of
justice as between the parties in de-
termining the war probabilities in this
case. The Boer is ruled by his stern
religion and his love of country. His
life, by inheritance and cultivation, fits
him for warlike pursuits. For genera
tions the life of these people has been
one in which the use of the rifle on
horseback, in hunting, has eminently
fitted them for cavalry service, and their
skill on foot is no less efficient. They
believe they are to fight, if at all, for
their homes against foreign aggressors:
and it will readily be conceded that
no higher motive ever impelled a native
army 1t is claimed that $4,000 Beers
can be put into the field, though one
half that number would probably check
an invasion.
Referring to the facts connected with
the revolt of 1881, when the Transvaal
was directed under British control, 1t
is found that the Beers won hands
down against the British forces in
every encounter. Four days after the
revolt started, the opposing forces came
together at Bronkhorst Spruit. Ten
minutes later the battle was over. the
British losing one hundred and fiftv
out of the two hundred and forty-six
engaged, the remainder surrenderine
Not one man was lost by the Beers
The other battles which followed re-
suited in pitiful slaughter Of the
British soldiers, while that of the Beers
was trifling In each engagement the
loss Of regimental and company off,
GERS was appalling, the skilled Marks
men among the Beers picking them off
with astonishing celebrity. At the bat
tie of Laings Neck the Fifty-eighth
regiment was engaged, and, after loss
Of one hundred and seventy -four Brit
ish soldiers, the regiment retreated un-