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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Troops Continue TO Advance.

Gen Otis advices to the war depart
ment show that the advance into the
interior is being vigorously pushed.
and the American troops continue to
drive back and dispense the scattered
bands encountered. He states that
Capt. Warwick and Private Daniel w.
Humphreys, Eighteenth infantry. were
killed in an engagement at Passi.
IloilO province. the 2fth inst
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
ANOTHER NATIONAL CONVEN.
TON

The silver republican national COM
mittee met in Chicago the other day
and decided to call the national con-
vention on the same day and place to
be fixed by the democrats. Five dele
gates will be admitted from each con-
gressionai district, which will make
over 1000 delegates all told Only
those who voted the republican ticket
prior to 1896 will be admitted as dele
gates.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Kurds Kill 800 Armeuians.

Kurds have avenged the recent in
cursion of Russian Armenians into the
Alashgerd district, in Turkish Ar
menia. by pillaging the village Of
habitants.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Richardson to Lead Minority.

The democrats of the house of rep
resentatiyes selected Representative
James ID. Richardson of Tennessee as
their candidate for speaker. This car
on the floor.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
COMBINE DECLARED ILLEGAL,
Important Decision Rendered by United
States Supreme Court.

The federal Supreme court decided
the Addystone combination OF pipe
manufacturers contrary to law as IL
restraint of trade. The concerns
agreement On division of territory and
not 10 bid against each other was he'd
illegal. Lawyers say the decision does
not apply to combinations now in eX-
iStence
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Train strikes Trolley Car.

Wabash suburban train crashed
into a Thirty-first street trolley car
at Chicago, and eleven persons We're
hurt. Motorman Charles Shaw died
later from his hurts, and Charles Rel
man is not expected to survive.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Wants Tho treaty Abrogated.

Mr. Burton of Ohio introduced in the
house a joint resolution for the abro-
cation OF the treaty of 1917 with Great
Britain SO far as it restricts the build
ing of war ships on the great lakes.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Masked Robber Secures SI,1OO.

An unknown white man held up two
messengers in Southern Express
company's car near Charleston. S. c.,
and under cover of a revolver COM
PEELED them to give up $l,700 in cash.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Michigan Lumbermen to Move.

Michigan lumbermen are making 7r-
engagements to move their mills and a
large part of their plants from Michi-
gan to the Georgian bay lumber dis
trict on Lake Huron.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Smallpox Epidemic Has Abated.

The board Of health of Dixon. Ill.,,
considers that the smallpox epidemic
has abated sufficiently to permit the
opening of schools, all of the buildings
having been fumigated.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

The contracts have been executed
for eXhUming the remains OF the deac
OF III bartleship Maine buried in Colon
cemetery. Havana. The bodies are &
be reinterred in the National cemetery
At Arlington With I'LL military honors
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Thursday.
PRAISES ADMIRAL SAMPSON.
Secretary Long Would Have Congress
THINK Him for Hi. Services

Secretary of the Navy Longs report
recommends eighteen new war vessels.
fayoring armored cruisers especially
He asks for early legislation TO enable
purchase OF armor plate, and urges
congress TO thank Rear Admiral Samp-
son and men for their work III the
Spanish war
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

The state authorities have begun
proceedings TO have the National Lead
company excluded from the privilege
of doing business in Missouri on the
ground that il is a trust
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Mexico To Rednce Taxes.

The marvelously improved condition
of the Mexican treasury is shown by
the fact that the government viii pro
pose to congress reduction of the
federal taxes
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Fire mt Meridian. Miss.

The Osenbaum building, situated in
the heart of the business portion Of
Meridian Miss, burned and adjacent
buildings were seriously damaged The
loss will reach $3v0, 0UJ, with insurance
of 100000
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Columbia the Better Boat.

Members of the ShamrOck's crew de-
clare the Columbia is a far better de-
signed boat. But they claim her sails
set badly, and. they add, had the two
yachts exchanged sails the Columbia
would have won by an hour.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Milwaukee Invites Admiral Dewey.
The Milwaukee common council has
invited Admiral Dewey to visit the
city Immediately following his visit to
Chicago i'm May next.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Circnlation nf NatInnaI Rank..

The circulation of national banks
Nov. 80 was $243, 76O, PAS, an increase
of S775,534 for the month and s1.05S,-
30 compared with the same date last
year
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Attempt tn Wreck Train.

An attempt was made to wreck the
Colorado special on the Northwestern
railway near Marshalltown. Iowa. Two
men suspected of the crime are now
under arrest
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
John. 4. Blair Dead.

John /. Blair of Blairstown, n. j.,
millionaire many times over and one Of
the oldest railroad builders and own
ers in the country, is dead
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
New York Want. Conventions

The New York board of aldermen
passed resolutions asking the demo
cratic and republican national con
ventionS TO meet there
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
rhousanas .lcin the noers.

The whole border district between
Colesburg and BurghersdOrp.S South Al
RIGA. has declared for the Beers. IN
Nenterstad alone more than 1000 hav-
Joined the rebellion.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Water Filling Diamond Mines

The De Beers diamond mines at
Kimberley are filling with water. and
Mr.. Rhodes estimates the damage al
$50. 900 per day.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
DIFFICULTIES OF THE HARpERs

Some regret will be felt over the
financial difficulties which have caused
the assignment Of the publishing firm
OF Harper Bros. The fact that, in adj
dition to tn heavy mortgage of 49,
100000 held by ]. Pierpont Morgan,
there are also unsecured liabilities o.
$4,000. 900 indicates the extent % the
Indebtedness. whatever the asses may
be with which to Offset it. That the
firm was not in prosperous state has
long been known.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Christian Endeayorers OF Indiana.

The Indiana state Christian >Endeav-
or convention closed. Next years meet
ing will be held at Lafayette. The Rev
r. V. Hunter. Indianapolis, was elected
president. An intermediate depart
ment is TO be created
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Government VIII Not Yield.

The Spanish government announced
its refusal to yield to demands of
chambers OF commerce for reform IN
taxation.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Wage Advance L. General.

The movement to advance wages in
cotton-mill centers has become general
throughout the New England states.
Thus far nearly 100000 operatives
have been benefited
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Illinois Private Bank Robbed.

The private bank of Warren \. Web
ster at Poplar Grove was robbed, cash
TO the amount OF SO 900 being secured.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Quarantine Ordered I'm Dixon.

DIR. j. A. Egan, secretary of the
state board of health, has ordered that
everybody in Dixon. H., having syInp
toms of smallpox be quarantined.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

BetrothaI Of Queen WiihcImiua.
The betrothal Of Queen Wilhelmina
of the Netherlands to Prince William
CT Wied is regarded as settled.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Gen Wood will be the mas er OF an
Cuba under the direction of the presi-
gress takes action by providing a new
civil government for the island.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
CorporatIons TO Low. InInois.

Corporations with an aggregate cap
ital OF more than $500. 100000 are PIE
pairing 10 move out of the state c. Hi
nois and establish headquarters in the
east because of antitrust decisions.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Mason to Aid beers.

Senator Mason of Illinois will intro
duce in the senate a resolution de-
claring the sympathy of the senate
with the Beers in their struggle
against the British.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
HEAVY Fighting at DinaIupi ia m,

The gunboat Laguna de Bay, sta
toned at Orani reports that Gen. Fred
Grant has had heavy fighting at Din
alupijan. The result of the engage
ment is not known.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Estate of vice-President Hobart.
The will of the late VicePresident
Hobart has been filed. The estate is
81, 500 900.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
National Bank Reports Called.

The comptroller of the currency mas
issued a call on national banks for a
statement of their condition at the
close of business Saturday, Dec. 2.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Col. Hood Defeats Insurgents.

Col. Hood. while accommodating near
San Miguel drove a force of insurgents
from Ildefonso. killing several. Five
Americans were wounded
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Russia and Austria Agree

Emperor Franz Joseph. in his speech
from the throne, said Russia Snd Aus.
tria had reached an understanding in
regard to the Balkans.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Defenses for Portsmouth HarbOr

Extensive preparations are being
made 10 protect the harbor at Ports
mouth. England. Submarine mining
and planting of torpedoes are being
done hurriedly and thoroughly
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Fireman Killed ut Chicago.

Fireman John Bohanan was killed.
John Dolan hurt. and $4,000 damage
done by fire at twenty first and
Loomis streets Chicago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Miller Captured at Montreal

William F. Miller. president of the
Franklin syndicate of New York city
was captured at Montreal
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
For Mexican War yeteran.

Congress is tn be asked for increased
pensions for Mexican veterans, who
now number only 5000, and are pass
ing away at the rate of almost 1000
year.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
White Tired of Germa

II is reported that Ambassador
White is tired Of Berlin embassy and
has asked another post. His action 5
due to criticism by Americans Of his
to Germany.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Troops Ordered from Cuba.

The headquarters and eight compa-
MES of the Fifteenth infantry now in
Santiago and Puerto Principe prov
ince, Cuba, are ordered home.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
REPUBLICAN, CURRENCY BILL.
Important Measure Introduced - Gold
Mammal IrnNlhe, For.

The bill proposed by republican
members OF senate finance committee
provides for the gold standard. reserve
fund of $l50000,O00 and redemption OF
treasury notes. Bonds may be refund
ed with interest payable in gold.
Banks may issue notes To par value IF
bonds. with y per cent annual tax en-
circulation
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Decision on Building Associations.

Judge Ball. in q decision rendered al
Chicago. decided that stockholders in
building associations may apply for a
receiver without aid of the attorney
general.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Idaho miners expect congressional
investigation Of the Occur d'Alene
troubles. during which 1000 men were
imprisOned.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Fear Revolt Of (,ubans.

Fearing revolt of Cubans, the Ha-
vana Commercial company is placing
armed men on plantations
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
VIII Have xso.ooo.ooo Capital

he capitalization of the thrashing
machine combine will be about $780,
100000. headquarters will be either
at Indianapolis or Chicago.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Doctors to Visit Europe.

souri, doctors have arranged to visit
Europe next summer.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

EXPresident Harrison declined 10
assist the Anti-Roberts league in e.
forts To prevent the seating OF Con
gressman-e!ect Roberts, although ne
IS in sympathy with the movement.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

In a rear-end collision between two
passenger trains on the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad, near Denver. Colo.
six persons were killed outright, and
several others severely injured.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
American Soldier Commits suici,

Lieut.-Col. BreretOn, captain OF the
Twenty-fOurth infantry, while tempo
rarity insane, committed suicide at San
ia Thomas. near San Fernando, in the
Philippines.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Honor for Joseph Cannon.

Joseph G. Cannon of Danville was
chosen chairman of the house repub-
lican caucus.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Julia Marlowe Wants Divorce.

Julia Marlowe. the actress. has ap
piled for divorce. alleging "intolera-
BILE severity" and non-support
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
TruafA In Strong P0sifion

Attorney-General Griggs in his re-
port says the nation can prosecute
trusts only when in restraint of inter
state commerce.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Have Granted Increased Waces.

Wooden mills ut Quinnebaug. Conn,
announce general increase of 10 per
cent in wages. The increase will bene-
fit 600 persons.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Saws Moody Will Recover.

The family physician of ID. l.. Moody
announces that his patient is doing
we'll and will recover.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Government Expenses for 1901.

Secretary Gage estimates the gov
ernment's expenses for 1901 at $751;
OS1 1874, an increase of $34, 235 ,O24 over
present fiscal year.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Virginia Town Burned Out.

The entire business portion OF
Onancock, Acomac county. Virginia
was destroyed by fire. The loss is est
mated at 100000, with 5000 insur-
1Qcp
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Refuse to Fay Taxes.

Two hundred and forty commercial
and industrial associations of Spain
have declared their determination not
to pay taxes.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Colonial Army for France.

The French cabinet Endorsed De Gal
lifet's plan for special colonial army
distinct from home forces
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Hollis to Succeed uarrum

United States Consul Hollis. now at
LourenZo Marquee. will succeed Con
sui Macrum at Pretoria.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Rattle Lasts sixteen Hours.

Venezuela revolutionists captured
the city of Maracaibo after a battle
lasting sixteen hours.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

1t is reported that the mobilization
of seventh division will be ordered
at AldershOt. as preparation for
emergencies.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
German Paper Opposes Alliance.

The Cologne Gazette said Germany
wants no alliance with Great ,rltain
and America
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

LockrOy Wants Large Navy.
NJ. Lockroy, former French marine
minister, has published a book urging
a navy as large as Great Britain's.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Gross earnings of 1929 miles of
United States railways last year were
81 ,3O7 ,253,4S4
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Wheat Weld of Kansas.

amounts to 42S15,471 bushels The
yield of corn is 225, 1S3, 432 bushels.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Root Iavors Pacific Cable

Secretary Root favors Pacific ca
bic from San Francisco to Manila. via
Hawaii and Guam, to cost S., SOC. 600.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
THE BRIDGE OVER MODDER RIVER.

believed
on the north
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Britain Il Streug thening Gibraltar.
Great Britain is spending enormous
sums in Strengthening the defenses OF
Gibraltar.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Senator Hayward died at Nebraska
City, Neb., Dee. 5. Mr.. Hayward had
been i'll for some months.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
German Prince for Holland.

GernHn FrInce Tor HoiIand
Berlin gossip AYERS that the kaiser's
eldest son is betrothed to Queen Will
helmina.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Many Spaniards Are Released.

The Spanish consul at Manila an
have been released by the Filipinos.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Hat Manufacturers to Combine.
The proposed combination of the hat
manufacturers throughout the country
is likely to become reality. 1t will
have $15 900, 900 capital
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

England Sells American Securities.
Since Jan. l, 1898, England has sold
$3.50, OOO, 900 worth of American securi-
ties.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

FilipinOs Friendly to Americans.
There is a general expression of con-
fidence and friendliness by the natives
of occupied towns with whom the
American troops come in contact
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Choose Their Football CapfaIn,

Choose Their Football Captains.
Yale chose Brown for football cap
tain, and Harvard elected Daily. Ath-
letics cost Yale S56,3S4 and Harvard
$64 900 last year.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Mrs. McCulioch Chosen President

The Illinois Equal Suffrage associa-
ton elected Mrs Catherine Waugh
McCulloch, Chicago. president.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Wisconsin Man Sergeant-at-Arms.
Henry CassOn OF Wisconsin will be
sergeant-at-arm of the next house OF
representatives.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Printing Press Inventor Dead.
Charles Potter, Jr., the printing press
inventor, died at his home in Plain
field, n. j.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Franco American Treaty Attacked.
A Hamburg paper says the Franco
American reciprocity treaty will cause
tariff war unless other nations get the
same concessions
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Smallpox Epidemic at Dixon.
A smallpox epidemic is reported at
Dixon, ILL.,. where 100 persons have be-
come i'll of the disease.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Reichstar Passes Strict Law.

Ke1chstAg FasseF StrIct IaWs
The German reichstag passed law
closing all shops between 9 p. m. and
5 a. m.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
French Birth Rate Decreases.

French IsIrfh Rate DeCreasrS.
There were S43, 1888 births registered
in France during 1898, a decrease OF
15174
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Diaz Will he Re-eIected.

The conservative party in Mexico
has made no sign of putting a candi-
date in nomination for the presidency.
The reelection of Diaz is certain.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Pope Loo Growing Weaker.

Pope Leo grows daily weaker. Physi-
clans oppose his celebration of New
Years mass.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08
Secretary of Interior Reports.

The secretary of the interiors re-
port urged irrigation of 100000 arid
acres. There are 1873 pensioners on
the rolls receiving S13S, $50 ,052 year
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-08

Details Of tIo Modder river ba-ff.
show BCer5 were strongly cntron b.
on both sides ready for deh-.- Boe--
admit defeat al CrasuD on Soy -.
thoir losses twelve kiEca ana forts
o"ndad 81 Belmont. British ROW
have 1850 soldiers and la guns m
tho field. exclusive of naval brigade
and colonial contingent. estimated ar
over 10000 Theodore Schreiner
brother OF Olive SAYS Boers pIaunee
the Val a. long ago as 1883 Com
munication By soarchiieht opened b..
tween Modder river aud Kimberley
BechaaIa police captured q Boer laage
west of Kimberley on Tuesday.
British losses at Modder river reached
a total Of i2S killed. wounded anc
missing. Soyenty-seven were killed.
Monday. De. =
Siege If LaGysmuh is reported clos
or. Bocrs have 10000 mon there. ana
15o0o al Colenso Cronje has with
drawn moet 81 his men from The sice,
Of Maiel,;ng Reported Lord Robert-
viii superscdc Buller in command
Tuesday. Dec. ..
Battle between Neihuens and Cr)n
j. s forces expected near Spytfonteln
today British military experts crit
icise strategy of their generals.-Jou-
bert said TO nave retired from Est
court-B Battle impending on Tug a.
river.