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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
ENGLAND's PREPARATIONS.
Sir Redvers Buffers Army Corps VIII
Leave for South Africa Saturday.

LONDON, Oct. 11.-Great prepara-
tons are being made at Southampton
for the departure Saturday Of Sir Red
vers Butler, annd great demonstra-
ton is anticipated. The fleet of trans
ports conveying Sir Redvers Buffers
army corps will be escorted by war
ships, while further dispatch boats and
glnboats win be sent to South African
waters. The government has already
expended e5,OOO,OOO in naval and mill
tary preparations. The outbreak Of
war has sent up the price of English
wheat, and on various country markets
farmers have refused to sell wheat un-
der 80 shilllngs per quarter. in some
cases even holding out for still higher
prices.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
KRUGER EXPLAINS HIS POSITION

Gables Chicago Tribune Stating Trans
vaars Position in Present Crisis.
CHICAGO. Oct, 1.-THE following ca
blegram was received tonight by the
Chicago Tribune from President Kru-
ger OF the Transvaal republic, The ca
blegram was sent in answer to a, mes
sage from the Tribune requesting a
statement Of the position OF the Trans
vaal In the present crisis:
Through the Tribune we wish to
thank our many American friends for
their sympathy in the present crisis OF
the republic. Last Monday We gave
England As hours notice within which
to give assurance that the dispute
would be settled by arbitration or other
peaceful means. The notice expires at
today. The British agent is recalled
and war is certain
"Tms is a fitting end Of the British
policy Of force and fraud. which has
marked all South Africa with the blood
Of Afrikanders. We must now make
South Africa free or white mans
grave. The republics friends include
all nationallties, among them a strong
American corps, showing 1t is not a
case Of Boer against Uitlander, but all
nations against the English. We have
fun faith in freedom and republican,
ism. in the righteousness which guides
the destinies Of nations.
PRESIDENT KRUGER"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
GENERAL ADVANCE BEGUN.

NEW YORK, oct, ll.-A special to
the Herald from Washington saws:
\ general advance along the Amerl-
can lines In Luzon has been begun and
war department officials expect reports
Of some heavy lighting begun within
the next few days.
ohcial dispatches received and not
made public show that both Generals
Lawton and Macarthur are moving
northwest with their forces, the pur-
pose being to get control of the rail-
road and the important towns as far
north as possible, Eventually, II is
intended 20 send an expedition by water
to Llngayen, near the northern termi-
nus Of the railway so as to flank the
enemy. This expedition, however win
not start until additional troops have
arrived. Meanwhile the division under
both Lawton and Macarthur will push
to the north as far as they can.
According to statements made at the
war department, this advance is to be
made permanent There are to be no
more towns taken and then abandoned,
With the additional troops which have
arrived during the rainy season and
others to follow, General Corbin says
that there will be a sufficient number
Of troops available to garrison towns
as fast as they are taken and stlll
leave a formidable force for contlnu-
ing the onward movement, 1t is this
rorthward movement Of the American
forces that probably accounts for the
recent great activity of the insurgent
forces south OF Manila.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
Free State BurghprS Said 10 Have
Seized Train at HarySmilh.
WAR, HOWEVER, is IMMINENT
Guns Being Posted on Border Line
--Kruger Cables His Position
to Chicago Tribune.

LONDON. Oct. IA dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Ladysmith,
dated Wednesday. alone among spec
ials received, declares that war has
been begun by the Beers in Natal.
The correspondent says;
THE Free State burghers have seized
a train at Harrysmith which was the
property OF the Natal government.
Last night mounted patrol was
stoned by the Beers. The mems orders
were not to fire unless they were fired
upon"
Other dispatches only report that
hostilities are imminent,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12

work on the New Orleans which Is TO
be sent 10 the Philippines Immediately
with the recommendation Of Admiral
Dswsy The orders were 70 turn her
out ready for the long voyage in a
week The cruiser arrived at the navy
yard Tuesday afternoon. She was ex-
Dected on Monday. but Captain Long
necker. who commands her. was short
OF coal and did not push hsr from
Hampton Roads
The delay caused rumors Of trouble
With her boilers. but Naval Construc-
tor iowles, who examined the ship
yesterday found her in good condition.
She will go Into dry dock this morning
and be ready for sea a week hence.
The cruiser Brooklyn win not be nt-
ted for the voyage TO Manila at the
Brooklyn yard Such work as is nee
eSsary will be done at Norfolk. whence
she will sail In a week or so. She and
the New Orleans VIII probably travel
n company.
The auxiliary cruiser Resolute, which
is TO transport supplies 10 Porto Rico
is expected in port today.
Noval Constructor Bowles Is making
the buffalo into a first class passenger
ship. to take the families OF officers in
the Philippine feet % Manila. Accom-
niodaticns for women and children are
being put in and the ship Is being
made very comfortable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
tbiy retirIns on Imds, The country

ably retiring on Imds. The country is
bf no strategic importance"
General Otis disapproves OF the ofii-
GERS families Joining them at Manila.
Regarding this question he today ca
bled the department as follows:
The population OF Manila is much
congested. Provision for officers fam
Illes cannot be made. Those already
arrived, toge,her with the families Of
enlisted men, have caused much per-
plexity, would not permit my own
family to come under existing clrcum-
stances, Nearly all officers and men
here are absent from Manila on duty
Families should await more peaceful
conditions"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
GENERAL SCHWAN'S COLUMN RETIRING
Enemy Was Driven South With Loss and There Was Intention
OF Occupying the Country Psrmsntnty.-Otis DsapprOs
Of Officers Families Joining THIN at Manila.

MANILA. Oct ll-l0 p m.-Durng the early morning
hours today there firing Angeles with the
suit that eight Americans slightly wounded Artillery
used and the enemy responded General Macarthur does
not attach special significance to the incident
small party of Americans fired upon by the
Filpinos Manguayan two Of our being wounded
Manila Oct l.-Geneal Schwan's column having ac.
compshed its purpose of pushing the rebels is returning
from San Francisco de Malabon with the artillery and
transportation service.
The naval expedition, that recently went the mouth
of the river Pasg raise the Spanish river gunboat Ayat
reports that resistance has been encountered from Fp
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
scHwAN's LATE BATTLES.
General otis Sends Reports 10 the War
Department.

CHICAGO, oct. il.-A cablegrOm
from ous to the war department re-
ceIyed late this afternoon confirms the
press dispatches regarding Colonel
schwans movement on San Francisco
de Malabon. General Otis says:
"sohwan succeeded yesterday In
driving the insurgents south with loss
from san Francisco de Malabon. He
reports their forces disintegrated and
retiring on divergent roads, which are
impossible Cor artillery or wagons,
There was no intention OF occupying
this country permanently or ,empora-
rIly. The transportation win return by
way Of Rosario and a column will move
In the direction Of Das Marinas, prob
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
EXCITING DAY FOR THE VOLUNTEERS
Thousands Surge Around General Funston and Friends and Rea
tveS Frequently Broke Into the Lines and Marched With the
SOdIers-Funston Not an Anti-Fxpansionist

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 1.-THE Twentieth Kansas
regiment and 400 discharged soldiers who arrived here last
night on the transport Tartar, we're landed today.
The march to the Preside an exciting one to the
soldiers The welcome they received second only to the
accorded the home troops their return home Throngs
surged around General Funston and he had great difficulty
in making progress through the crowds Cheer upon cheer
greeted him. but his only acknowledgment was a military
salute and the occasional dOfing of his cap.
The soldiers were headed by Colonel Metcafe and the
crowd simply would not let the soldiers pass in peace
Breaks occurred every few minutes Relatives and friends
broke into the ranks and marched with the soldiers some
smiling and laughing and others crying but all happy
and glad
The parade reviewed on Van Ness avenue by
General Shaer Governor Stanley and Governor Rogers
of Washington, with their stats
General Funston in an interview today said:
"This is America you know-and | am an American
That tells the story best of our delight in reaching home
again There nothing greater than the great JOY of beng
among you agan-among people whom we know are our
counymen and kin have only this to say of the cam.
pagn in the Philippines Everything is being done that
could be done carry the early and successful con-
cuson. The report that antiexpansonist is redcu
Ous and not worthy of serious consideration never in
tended such thing and have been wrongull quoted in the
matter
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
WILL AID ENGLAND,
Belief That United States viii Look
After Her Interests in Transvaal.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11.-It is prac-
tically settled that the United States
win look after the interests of Great
Britain in the Transvaal in the event of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
PRESIDENT AT EVANSVILLE.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Oct. 11,-Presl-
dent Mckinley today addressed 10000
people at the national reunion of the
blue and gray.
The president remarked before he
left that this was the greatest reeep-
ton in rain that had even been ten
dered him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12

war. Although Great Britain up 10 a
late hour today had made no formal
request for such action on the part Of
the United States, it is believed there
is an understanding to that effect be-
tween the two governments.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
GUN PLACED IN POSITION.

PRETORIA. Oct. ll.-A German de-
tachr,ept has posted big gun on the
frontier line on, the borderr in position
to aid Wakkerstroom. Five hundred
blrghers assisted in hauling the big
gun ur a steep and almost inaccessible
activity.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
CENSORSHIP INSTITUTED.

LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE military au-
thorlties in South Africa have insti-
tuted a censorship over all telegrams
in order to prevent information regard
ing British movements reaching the
Boers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
GREENS ASSASSINATION DENIED.

LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE rumor that
Conyngham Green, British diplomatic
agent at Pretoria, had been assassinat-
ell by the Beers is of doubtful origin.
and is considered impossible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-12
WORK ON THE CHICAGO.

VIII Be Ready to Proceed to Philip
pines In q Week.
NEW YORK, Oct. 11.-orders have
been received at the navy yard to rush
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A RUSH TO DELAWARE PARK.
Twelve Excursions Already Booked
for the Month of June.

In spite of the late spring and com
paratively cool weather OF May, the eX-
cursiOn fever seems to have taken pos
session of everybody.
Early in the month over 1000 people
went to Delaware Park for the day, and
instead OF being jaded by the jaunt re-
turned refreshed; for cOnveniences and
diversions afford one an opportunity for
rest and creature comforts in the midst
of pleasure.
AS many as twelve excursions are
already booked for June by the Seaboard
Air Line and unless prompt application
is made Tor the grounds there certainly
will be difficulty in securing suitable ar
engagements.
Outing parties, picnic parties, associa-
tons, convention parties, Sunday-schOol
parties, all kinds of parties should apply
at once to l.. S. Allen, General Passenger
Agent, Seaboard Air Line, Portsmouth,
Va.
There will be a rush all the summer for
this resort which is growing phenomenaly
in popular favor. There is fine fishing
and boating for the children on the
famous NottOway river flowing pictur-
esquely at the foot of the breezy and
winding hills of the Park. The spot is
beautifully situated forty miles from
Norfolk and 1870 miles from Raleigh,
covering Il acres of ground all inclosed
and protected by a high fence.
The observatory commands rare
stretch of rolling country and there is a
perfectly equipped ten pin alley, merry
go-round. shooting gallery, pavilion for
dancing on the river bank and other
spacious pavilions amply protected
against both storm and sunshine. A
grand piano is on hand for concerts.
quadrilles and cake walks as the case
may be.
Stages may also be erected for theat-
real or other festive entertainments
The Park as a pleasure ground is not
surpassed in the South and the water
alone is destined to make it permanent
summer resort
There are three Sulphur springs said by
many to be equal in their tonic and alter
native effect to waters of the renowned
Greenbrier White; there are other mineral
springs. also. including the notable
Magnesla spring, the sanitary effects of
which have been known for years by the
old residents OF this country An arte-
sian well sparkles forth one hundred feet
in the air, the stream being six inches in
diameter as it issues from the earth.
For that matter the whole landscape is
twinkling with springs for those who
prefer their wate, "Straight'
There are over one hundred improved
swings which keep the grove merry with
the laughter OF children, promenades and
lovers hooks, rustic seats and leafv
vistas, birds and balmy air
4 few hours and few dollars and one
is out OF the heat of the city, out of dan
ger Of doctors bills, among the cooling
Nottoway hills.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-06-08
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
At EPSON High School Pleasing and
Enjoyable Affair.

The closing exercises of EPSON
High School, which took place last
Friday, proved an occasion of more
than usual interest and enjoyment.
There was large attendance at both
the afternoon and evening exercises.
At ) O'Clock defamation contest for
a medal was the first thing on the
program. as follows:
, There Is No Such Word as Fail,
Nathan Green.
3 New Years Eve W. NJ Blackwell
"pespai1," Dc"' d" o.h W. l. n h11teI.
6, Hunting Mouse" Ransom Duke
7. The scene at the Great Natural
Bridge" Lassiter j. Tunstall.
g. "Spartacus to the GladiatorS at Capua, -
Elijah Kelley Bennett P, Aston, Jr.
9. our Citizen Soldiery, Gee. L.
10 Americas Contribution to the World, -
Terry l. Gooch.
Bennett Perry Aston, Jr., son OF
our esteemed countyman DR.. Bennett
Aston, was the winner of the medal,
r. S. McCoin, Esq, of Henderson,
making the presentation speech. The
concert took place at night. All the
young ladies and gentlemen acGuit-
ted themselves well. and those who
witnessed the entertainment were
enthusiastic in its praise. The fol-
lowing programme was observed:
CHORUS, Welcome Song. - Veazie
Ths be- Sick u pol,e Ben Mst Lass Hel,
Vann, and Earle Duke
The School Marm's Courtin,' Nann
Duke.
TABLEAU,- Sweet Home"
"Our Banner March, "-Kunkel, Nathan
and Susie Green.
The The Literary Lite Society," Primary Glasses.
SONGS, "Raindrdpss, 'NMerray, Inter
mediate Glasses.
Golden Chain Polka,-Mack, Emma
''Diddies Book" Earle Duke.
Diologue -Four Old Maids and Widow, y
Jennie and Cassie Weldon, Ida and
lola Duke, Sue Dunn, Perry
Play, "Bobby3shafit1ss," Bri m,, Row
Play, "rhe Peak Sisters Glass
Pretty as Pink, "-Richtet, Misses
Weldon and Dunn.
Tableau, 1.-The Temptation" Ida Duke,
A MedIin, w. Aston.
"Grandpa's Reverie," Otho Daniel and
others.
merry Sleigh Bells. ''-Sl1its. Carry and
Pattie Aston.
'The Volunteer OrganiSt." Glass
My March, "---Mack, Vann and Zula
Duke.
Tableau. Cinderella.
"Danse EcosSaise - Baker. Misses Green
Ayscue and Daniel.
DelsaIte Drill, Ida and Nora Duke, Sue
Dunn, and Cassie Weldon.
Our friends of the Epson neighbour
hood have cause to be proud OF
Epson High School. 1t is in capable
hands and is doing good work. Prof.
w. T. Allen is principals; Miss Annie
Abernethy and Miss Ida Edwards
| assistants.
The fall term will begin the first
Monday in September.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-06-08
ENCOURAGE THE FART BOY.

This writer was reared on the
farm and he knows what farmer 5
life is. Especially does he appre-
ciate the lot of the farmers boy and
sympathize with him in his life and
labors His environments are not
always what they should be, often not
what they might be with little effort
and expenditure.
There are hardships not a few and
struggles necessarily in Il life on the
farm, and 50 the boys lot should be
made As easy rs possible and he
should be encouraged and rewarded
beyond what is usually his portion.
Teach him to love the farm rather
than to dcSpise it, learn him to know
there is no vocation or profession
more honorable and independent
than that of the intelligent. success
full farmer.
There are many ways in which this
may be donc-ways that readily
suggest themselves to the thought
full, considerable parent. Along this
line we commend the following from
the Elizabeth City Fisherman and
Fuynlcr as worthy of acting upon:
The boy on the farm is not always
to be envied. He is often obliged to
work early and late, do the work Of
any other hand. and not receive any
rcc0mpensc whatever. This is plainly
not right, and it is not surprising
that so many leave the farm at the
first opportunity in spite of fathers
and mothers entreatieS.
The boy who is old enough to do
more than the chores, is old enough
to receive some remuneration in a
money sense; i old enough to be
allowed some independence of
thought and action. and should have
4 chance.
If you conscientiously feel that you
can not pay him in money. give MIN
an opportunity to earn something
some other way.
Lou MIN nave Il Shall plot VI
ground to work for himself outside
of the work he does for YOU, or let
him raise poultry. and not only let
him do these things but encourage
him to earn little money which will
be his own. which will tend to show
him the value of money, and will
raise in him ambitions and love of
work.
Encourage him and help him all
YOU can. DO not grind him down to
Il mere existence of >ervitude. Re
member that he has his rights. even
il he is Your son. and YOU owe him a
good chance even If YOU don't feel
inclined to pay him. 1t is debt
which YOU owe him as parent, and
for which there will be an account
inc
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1899-06-08
LittletOn Female College Commence

On SUNDAY Nav 2l~t. Rev. J. :. VII
liame. of Henderson. y. {. preached a
very fine sermon before the Young ladies
Missionary Society OF the College.
On Tuesday following n very heauflln
and impressive marriage ceremony WAS
performed in tn. College Chapel by the
President in which Miss Fiorance :. RuN
and Mr. l.. L. praughon were united IN
holy wpdlOck.
On Wednesday morning Rev. DR.. Nash,
of Washington, y. C.. preached spIen-
did sermon in place of Bishop Fitzgerald
| who was too unweIl to be present.
The graduating exercises took place
on Tuesday morning followed by the
address of Rev. DR.. Ivey which wis much
praised. At the Concert and ElOcutIon
Recital on Thursday evening we heard
some OF the yrandest music and one OF
the finest Rotations to which we have
ever listened
In the Raleigh Christian 4drocate DR..
Nash says:
This excellent school is growing in
usefulness and honor, rs it grows III
wears. Situated in one OF the finest sec
| tions in North Carolina, in the midst al
a people who have been noted for high
| moral character and fine culture for
more than a quarter OF century. and
| Occupying n site specially fitted 10y
nature for such an institution, no one
need be surprised at the sturdy growth
and great usefulness OF the College
| When the qualifications of the President,
| Rev. J NJ Rhodes, A. NJ, and his eX-
cpll-nt wife are taken into account We
would be surprised II the Llttleton
Female College did not stand among
most successful female colleges in the
| land The year that has closed has been
in many respects the must successful III
the history OF the institution.
DR.. +. y. Ivev in an editorial in The
| same paper says:
eve had occasion to note the appear
ance and bearing of the young ladies
| They showed that dignity and true
breeding which always characterize a
refined and well regulated household
| The faculty is well selected one, repre-
senting not only the brightest talent
but the best training in those schools
which offer the best advantages to those
taking the post graduate course. Little
ton is a growing town and is in II very
fine section of the State. The health
conditions are good. The noted Panacfa
Springs are only three miles distant
| Taking everything into consideration we
feel no hesitation in commanding Little
ton Female College as an institution III
which any daughter may receive IL
thorough education resting on the
basis of moral and mental development
President Rhodes has done Il great work
in the educa tonal field, and, from al
appearances, we may Judge that the best
years of this institution are ahead. From
it are going forth positive moral, mental
and social influences, which must play an
important part indevelOping the Chris
tan womanhood of this Southland.
| ATTENDANT.
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Christian EndeavOr Notes.

On last sunday evening the regu-
lar business meeting of the Society
was held. Mr.. :. r. Harris con
Quoted the opening service, Most of
the time was consumed in business.
Almost all the committees reported
good work.
The Christian Citizenship Commit
tee expects to have some one to deliver
us lecture before very long.
The attendance ut the Junior meet
ing Sunday morning was unusually
good. They elected officers for the
ensuing siN months.
Rev. j. :. Williams. Mr.. K. Il. Sat
terwhite and DR.. +. s Harris were
appointed a committee on nomina-
ton for the Young Peoples Society.
The National c. f. Convention
meets at Detroit this year in july.
we hope some one Will attend from
our Society.
OLIVE PEARLE HARRIS.
Corresponding Secretary