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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12
Business Change.

The partnership existing between
York & Capps, the North High Street
Tailors, was dissolved last Saturday, Mr..
Capps retiring. The business will be
conducted by Mr.. York at the old stand.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12
Ohio Baptist Convention, Cincinnati
Ohio, October 23d 2Gth.99.

For the above occasion The Baltimore
& Ohio South Western Railroad will sell
tickets October oath and 25th at rate of
One fare for the round trip, good return.
ing leaving Cincinnati to and including
October 9th. E. SANDS, Agent
B. q o. S.-W. R.R,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

There will be box supper in the va
cant room on South High street adjacent
to the Town Hall Drug store Thursday
evening October IL Proceeds for benz
eft OF Christian Church. Everybody
invited.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Mrs. Frank Jeans is in attendance at
the annual meeting OF the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society in Cincin.
natl this week as delegate from Hills.
bOro District
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Now is good time to paint your house
and barn roofs. Garrett & Ayres have a
Fire Proof Roof and Barn Paint, and it
will not cost you any more than any
other roof and barn paint. Come in
and let us show it to you.
GARRETT & AYREs.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

DR.. H. M. Brown, of Cincinnati, spent
several days last week in this city on
business. The doctor expects to move
his family here shortly and will reside
on the old Trimble farm south of town.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

James l Ramsden and Miss Byrdie
Robinson were united in marriage last
week at the home of the brides parents
near New Market. Mr.. Ramsden is On
gagged in plumbing and gas fitting bust.
ness in this city and they will make their
future home here.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Probably the last chance this season
Cincinnati and return rs cents. B. & o
S.-W. R. R. Sunday October 18th
Numerous attractions including the Zoo
Lagoon, Fl. Thomas, Matinees, etc.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

"Uncle Joe" Greenfield, the veteran
of two wars, entertained his two sons
Joseph Greenfield, of Cooksville, Ill, F.,
and Thomas Greenfield, of Arrow smith.
ILL.,, last week at his home near Harriet.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Miss Margaret Chaney, who has been
visiting relatives and friends in Dayton,
Xenis and Washington @. H. for several
weeks, returned Monday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

w. H. Ravenscroit, who has been
visiting at the home of his cousins
Samuel and Carrie Ravenscroft, return
ed to his home in Versailles, ILL.,, Mon.
dav
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

No such thing as summer complaint
where DR.. Fowler's Extract of Wild
Strawberry is kept handy. Natures
remedy for looseness of the bowels.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Mrs. Joseph Newton died at her home
west of town last Wednesday morning.
The funeral service were held at Dunn's
Chapel Thursday afternoon.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12
Christian Endeavor Convention.

Wednesday, October 25. Remember
the date and come and bring your
friends. A good program has been pre-.
pared. Rev. A. @. Miller, president of
the Ohio Union, will make the evening
address.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

States, pencils, tablets, pens, ink. glue,
mucilage. books and everything pertain.
ing to school can be had for the lowest
prices at Htabler Bros
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Ben kaufman and sister, Miss Helen
of Cincinnati, were guests Of their par
ents here Saturday and Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Joe Perrin left last Saturday morning
for Mexico where he has secured q good
position in railroad office.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

If you are feeling tired and weak get
a bottle of Beef, Iron and Wine, SOC a
pint bottle at Garrett &Ayres.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Mrs. Geo. w. Gill returned to her
home in Columbus Monday, after ashort
visit with relatives in this city.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Miss Prue Robinson, lwho has been
the guest OF Judge and Mrs. Geo. B.
Gardner for several weeks, returned to
her home in Washington @. II. last
Thursday,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Mrs. Killian Bittlemeyer has returned
to her home in Wilmington after visit
of several days with her mother, Mrs,
Emily Rhoads.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Buy your school supplies at Stabler
Bros and get more goods for the same
money and better goods for leas money
than elsewhere.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

John Duckwall, comission merchant
OF Indianapolis, Ind, is in Hillsboro
buying several car loads OF apples.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Miss Katharine Dawson returned last
Friday after several weeks visit with
relatives in Uniontown and Pittsburg,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Lamps from cts. to IS, imported dec
Grated china plates 60 cts. set to $3.50,
chambers 25 cts, at Kelly's.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Mrs. Isaac East and son, Lewis
Templin, OF California, are guests of her
neice, Mrs. s. P. Van Pelt.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Miss Edith johnson and Thomas
Craven, of Cincinnati, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. F. R. Ambrose.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Frank Wickersham, of the Tri-County
News, of Greenfield, was in Hillsboro
Monday and Tuesday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. O. Easton, Of Mays.
vile, KY, were the guests of their son,
Joseph, and wife, over Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

81 to Cincinnati next Sunday, Train
leaves Hillsboro 7:05 q. M, returning
leaves Cincinnati GAO p. m.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Popular 75 cent excursion to Cincin'
natl Sunday October 18th, B. q 0. S.-W
Railroad. Train leaves at 8. .l5 a. m.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Store room on South High street for
rent. J. w. WATTS.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Go on the 81 excursion to Cincinnati
via II. R. R. next Sunday, October 15,
account 5Oth anniversary jubilee con.
vention.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Special trains Cincinnati and return
Sunday October 18th via B. q U. S-W.
R. R. Round trip fare rs cents.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Stanley Maddox and wife, of Cincin.
natl, spent Sunday with relatives here.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Saxby, and
Howard Ssxby, jr., were guests Of Hills
boro friends Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Miss Lulu Maddox left last week for
Mt. Vernon, South Dakota, for a visit
with her sister, Mrs. Walsh.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Will CLANCY and mother, of Cincin'
natl, were guests of Hillsboro relatives
Sunday,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Sterilized Tools at Elk Barber Shop.
West Main Street opposite Parker House.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

If you want to be strong get bottle OF
Beef, Iron and Wine at Garrett Il Ayres.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Mrs. Bradley, of Pittsburg. is beini
entertained by Miss Cora Bell.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

This is q good time to paint your bug.
gy. Get can Of Peerless Carriage Paint
at Garrett & Ayres.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

The News HERALD and National Stock
man and Farmer one year for 81 80.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

R. Ankrom, the Greenfield liveryman,
was visitor in Hillsboro last Thursday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Don't forget October 15th-$1 to Gin
cinnati and return via Hillsboro Rail.
road.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

We have some of the finest perfumes
in the market. GARRETT & AYREs.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Miss Susie Fulton, of Cincinnati, was
the guest of Hillsboro relatives Sunday
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12
BOWIeS G Co.'s
SpeCI0| B0|QQinS

Wall Paper-For the fall trade Just re-
ceived. Some very pretty new dark pat
terms 44c bolt. Fine fall patterns, full
range OF fascinating colors, grand bar
gain, special price, sc bolt. New and
handsome parlor papers in green, blue
and red shades with blended borders
and ceilings, 1Oc, 12!c to lSc bolt
Room Lots-We have some patterns
put up in lots. Sidewall, border and
ceiling, CSC to So room.
Perfection Cove-Is the only good low
priced cove in the market. Price for
room, 81 to 50
Wall Moulding-Beautifu tinted wall
mouldings to match the paper, Sc bolt.
Lamps-Make most desirable wedding
presents. We have the finest assort-
ment We have ever shown. Prices form
25c to $40. Separate globes, chimneys,
burners, shades, rings, wicks, everything
necessary for reftting old lamps.
School Books Remember we are
headquarters for school books and school
supplies. We have almost all the com.
! mon and high school books at from 20
to so per cent. below the State contract
price.
Barnes Brief History of U. s. ..... .65c
Rays Practical Arithmetic. .........3 .35c
Harvey's English Grammar. ........ .4Sc
Harvey's Elementary Grammar. -. .32c
Leather Book Straps. s................ sc
Pencil Boxes with lock and key. ...... SC
Box Crayons from. lie to SC
School Tablets, great variety, o.. 1c to &c
Call and see us.
BOWLES eco
Opp. Soldiers Monument.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

FOR SALE-Se Secondhand stoves. 'Fol
further particulars call at NEws-HERALr
Office.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

If you have not been in Kelly's store
lately, it will do you good to look around.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

E G. Kincaid, of Cincinnati, spel
Sunday with friends in this place.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

We have some new and elegant styles
of box paper. GARRETT & AYREs.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

LOST-Elk Charm. Finder leave a
this office and receive reward.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

If you have good winter apples bring
them to T. 8. Beam and he will buy
them.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

You can see some OF the latest tints
in box paper at Garrett & Ayre
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

You can get R. & 6. corsets at Hibbnes'
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Miss Margaret Ferris entertained the
Lotus Club last Thursday evening.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

A Sunday excursion that will be Or
derly for only $1-next Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Just the thing for hot weather, Beef,
Iron and Wine, at Garrett & Ayres.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

The NEWS HERALD and National Stock.
man three months for 40 cents.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Try a bottle, of Garrett & Ayres' Beef,
Wine and Iron.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Take peep in Kelly's store just for
pastime if nothing else.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

You can get machine needles at Hib-
ben's.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Our line of Little Mems and Boys shoes embrace most
every thing the market affords All weights kinds styles
The prices will cause you to buy.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

We have line of mems dress and work shoes that cannot
be surpassed in quality, style, service and price.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

You can get Black Cat" hose at Hib.
ben's.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Stabler Bros. will sell school books at
Ohio contract prices.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Coke L, Doster and Burch Elliott, of
Greenfield, were guests of Hillsboro
frieads Sunday.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

The Nzws.HERALD, National Stockman
and Farmer and Cincinnati Gazette one
year $2.l5.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

The News HERALD and Cincinnati En-.
quirer, S1.5O.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Old ladies shoes variety of styles and eathers in drill
and warm ned-ust the thing for tender q 40
cold feet Prices range 9Sc, 124 81. SO and. 0Iv40
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

You can get "Oentemere" kid gloves
at Hibben's.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12

Shopping made easy by buying your
goods of Kelly.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12
Kodak supplies at Stanley's.

You can get G. D. waists at Hibben's
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12
Go to Cincinnati Sunday sure.

Go to Cincinnati Sunday sure.
You can get Ferris waists at Hibben's.
81 to Cincinnati and return next Sun
day.
You can get machine needles at Hib-
ben's.
You can get "Centemere" kid gloves
at Hibben's.
The NEws- HERALD and Cincinnati En-.
quirer, $1.50.
Shopping made easy by buying your
goods Of Kelly.
Try bottle, Of Garrett & Ayres' Beef,
Wine and Iron.
stabler Bros. will sell school books at
Ohio contract prices.
A Sunday excursion that will be or
derly for only $1-next Sunday.
You can see some Of the latest tints
in box paper at Garrett & Ayre
The NEWS HERALD and National Stock
man three months for 40 cents.
Just the thing for hot weather, Beef,
Iron and Wine, at Garrett & Ayres.
We have some of the finest perfumes
in the market. GARRETT & AYREs.
r. Ankrom, the Greenfield liveryman,
was visitor in Hillsboro last Thursday.
If you have not been in Kelly's store
lately, it will do you good to look around.
Don't forget October 15th-$1 to Gin
cinnati and return via Hillsboro Rail.
road.
If you have good winter apples bring
them to T.. 8. Beam and he will buy
them.
The Nzws.H HERALD, National Stockman
and Farmer and Cincinnati Gazette one
year $2.15.
Coke L. Doster and Burch Elliott, Of
Greenfield, were guests OF Hillsboro
frieads Sunday.
This is good time to paint your bug
gy. Get can of Peerless Carriage Paint
at Garrett & Ayres.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Saxby, and
Howard Saxby, jr., were guests of Hills
boro friends Sunday.
Frank Wickersham, of the ri-County
News, of Greenfield, was in Hillsboro
Monday and Tuesday.
Lamps from cts. to IS, imported dec
Grated china plates 60 cts. set to $3.50
chambers 25 cts, at Kelly's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. O. Easton, Of Mays
vile, KY, were the guests of their SON
Joseph, and wife, over Sunday.
Ben kaufman and sister, Miss Helen
of Cincinnati, were guests Of their par,
ents here Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. w. Gill returned to hel
home in Columbus Monday, after ashor'
visit with relatives in this city.
If you are feeling tired and weak gel
bottle of Beef, Iron and Wine, SOC 9
pint bottle at Garrett &Ayres.
John Duckwall, comission merchant
of Indianapolis, Ind, is in Hillsbore
buying several car loads OF apples.
Go on the 81 excursion to Cincinnati
via II. R. R. next Sunday, October l5
account 50th anniversary jubilee con
vention.
Mrs. Killian Bittlemeyer has returned
to her home in Wilmington after visi
of several days with her mother, Mrs
Emily Rhoads.
Buy your school supplies at Stable
Bros.' and get more goods for the sam'
money and better goods for leas none!
than elsewhere.
States, pencils, tablets, pens, ink. glue
mucilage, books and everything pertain
ing to school can be had for the loves
prices at Htabler Bros
Probably the last chance this season
Cincinnati and return rs cents. B. & O
wv Sunday ! Octnhar 18th
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12
TinWare and GraniteWare
Hosiery.

In endless variety Our prices are from
10 to 80 per cent. cheaper than elsewher,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1899-10-12
You can get Ferris waists at Hibben's.

81 to Cincinnati and return next Sun
dov
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-07
lBoERs suRRpNpEREn

q; The Beers hoisted a white flag and
fired at the British under its projection
before surrendering. Owing possibly to
the exhaustion OF their ammunition, the
British were unable to follow up the
attack and to seize a large Boer laager
about 300 yards ahead, especially as
Boer achievements We're seen app
preaching and the enemy was keeping
up a heavy fire from the shelter of the
thick brush. a s5 81 z.
81 During the sortie an armored train
reconnoitered north and south, while
a !; consi derable force ,of British, with
field gnus and Nfaxlms, advanced to-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-07
In THE PHILIPPINES.
WHERE IS YouNG?-PARKERS
DNGAG EMENT-CR "a
I'll S. M Il Z. ~


ENGAG ENiENT-CRUISER 5s
CHARLBSTON. *
(By Telegraph to Yirglnian-P Iot.) sss
Washington, d. c.. Dec. 6.-G General
Otis to-day cabled the War Dcparte
ment that he has had no word of Gem
eral Young for week. This Is taken
to indicate that Young is continuing
his hot pursuit of Aguinnldo and prob-
ably Is In a country where he regards
1t as unsafe to use couricrs. 5Ei
PARKER'S ENGAGEMENT. s8
q General Otis dispatch, which follows,
also gives an official account Of Lieu:3
tenant Colonel Parkers engagement at
V:gan:
Manila. December 6.
General Young, with thirteen COM
panics Infantry. and nine troops of cav.
airy not heard from since 29th uitifno.
He was then about twenty miles south
Nisan and most of troops marching to
hfi support, but then had with him
three troops of cavalry, battalion Thir-
ty-third Infantry and Macabebe scouts.
One company Thirty-thIrd Infantry
sent by BOAT to Yigan to reinforce navy
there. Lieutenant Colonel Parker, For
ity-iifth. reports from Vigan, 9th In
slant, that he has not heard from
Young for week. Insurgents, 500
strong, made attack on his force, cons
sistlng b Company and one hundred
and fifty-three sick and footsorc men
Thirty third Infantry, o'clock morn
Ing 4th, entering city in darkness. SCI
we're street lighting ensued, continued
four hours; enemy driven out, leaving
:hehind forty dead, 80 prisoners. includ-
Ing many officers. and 81 rifles; now on
outskirts entrenching. Parker says can
hold out indefinitely. plenty of rations
and ammunition. His loss eight enlisted
men killed three wounded. One hundred
sixty men now being transported from
San Fabian TO his relief; Young must
be in vicinity with large force" IS
LOSS OF THE CHARLESTON.
Washington, d. c.. Dec 6-Admiral
Watson to-day cabled the Navy De-
partment that the court OF inquiry to
investigate the loss OF the cruiser Char
lesion convened yesterday at Cayite.
He added that all the Charleston's peo4
pie We're present. N
The court of inquiry was ordered by
the department because the naval
regulations require that the RESPONSE
billy for the loss of ships shall be fixed
by some competent tribunals. That ADJ
miral Watson entertained no doubt as
4 to the correctness of Captain Plsman's
course Is evidenced by the recent order
assigning that officer TO command tile
Monterey.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-07
"ARBiTAoE SYSTEM"
FRANKLIN SYNDICATE SWINDLE
DUPLICATED. s.
(By Telegraph to yirginian. Pilot, Il

w ~AS6A hPii " .Af
Minneapolis. MINI. Dec. 6-Ward &
Watson. who have been operating
what Is known as the "Arbitrage
system here. similar to that of the
Franklin syndicate In New York, have
disappeared, leaving their clients and
numerous creditors In the lurch. Tos
day their desks were broken open, and
it was found that they had destroyed
all their contracts, letters and other
evidence and left behind only a stack
of bills payable. The firm guaranteed
to pay SO per cent annually on IN
vestments. The contracts howeyers
include clause admitting the investor
to partnership, which. It Is claimed.
vitIates the guarantee. 3 -
Z The amount of losses by. investors
Is not known, as .allfeyidence WAS dea
stroyed, The authorities are taking
steps to apprehend the men,sg i;s .8G
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-07
Beers SHAT TER
BRITISH Guns.
Ladysmiitth Hotly Bomharded Last
Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
c q; s. in ON IN TOWN \
Terrible Ar,,i,ery Duei Follows a
sor,io from Kimberly "a Mig Gnn
Mounted by the noer. before La.iy
smith Plants shciIs Win Accur-
acy in British Comp-Ac,ivi,y IN
cape coiony-Generni LOUDER. In-
disposed.
(By Telegraph to virginian-PIlot.)

(By TELEGRAPH to V1rgfnian-Pilot)
London. Dec. 7.-4:3o a. m.-Again
there is complete lull in news from
the scat of war. Ladysmith has estab-
lished photographic communication with
Frere, and It is reported that all was
we'll UP to Sunday. A dispatch from
the Boer laager. by way of Lourenzo
Marques, dated Thursday. November
80. confirms the report that the COM
imandoes have been closing in upon
lLadysmith and mounting big guns In
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-07
the ERAL
!: NJ B |. ] | MEETS.
Several Bills introduced / by Oneof.
hoIfolk's Representatives.
THELANDc RARRERs Law.
senntor from, Roanoke Wou,d a mend
section OF Code Relating to Trial
by Jury Revision OF Constitution
rroposed-Bnl to snspond Land
GrHbbers Law for sixty Dnys-
state Board of Heath.
Especial to YirgInian-PIot.l

Richmond, Ya... Dec. Elm the pres
ence of very large gathering Of in
terested spectators the Legislature of
Virginia. at noon to-day, began the
session OF 1sss-1soo-a session. many
think, which will be marked by import
ant and far-reaching legislation.
When the Senate convened every
member was in, his seat, except Sena-
tor McIlwaine, Of Petersburg, who is
detained at home by sickness. The Of
ficers nominated by the caucus last