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The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23

few old soldiers of the Eighty-fifth regi-
ment. With these the general and his
officers made a stand at the highest
self was punctured instantly, and those
who tried to run were logged down the
slope by nimble Beers banging or
whacking with rifle barrel or breach.
Finally the Britons gave it up. General
Colley was shot dead in his tracks. A
few redcoats We're captured, and 22S
fell in the slaughter. With the British
still ON the outside of their Transvaal
the Beers insisted upon and secured
that independence they now strive to
maintain, While in no sense a warning
people, the Beers are the best fighters
among civilized nations today. They
resemble the early borderers of America
in their traditions, their simplicity and
love of freedom. At n call to arms they
strap on their cartridge belts, shoulder
their rifles and hurry to the combat.
Being bred to outdoor life in all wealth
er, they require no period of discipline
to fit them for the hardships of the
campaign.
In courage and celebrity of movement
the Beers rival the Cossacks of Russia
and the cowboys of the plains, But, I'M
like the cowboys and Cossacks, they are
serious minded, devoted to home and
family, to sternness of principles and
TO ideal political liberty.
Unless Boer valor has sadly degener,
ated-and there is no reason to suppose
that it has-there is a grim significance
IN Dom Paul's ultimatum to the civil,
LIKED world that I'VE must now make
South Africa free or the white mans
grave, and IF the republics must be,
long to England the price will staggel
humanity" Since the Jameson raid
the T%ransvaal government has beer
preparing for battle, The home soil il
in a condition of defense, both by pro
vision of nature and the aid of science
While the Beers are undisciplined in
military sense, they are Of the stamp Of
men who obey leaders, recover quickly
from surprise and know no defeat.
I GEORGE L. KHMER.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23
CANTOR KILLS A BURGLAR.
Blows the Top of His Head OF With q
-WOnnds Another.

BLOWS the Top oI HIS Hhthu VII "ith y
Shotgun-Wounds Another.
CHICAGO, Nov. 2l.-A. Swanberg,
%janitor of a 3-story fiat at 1897 Waban-
STA avenue, early yesterday shot and
killed one burglar and wounded an
other. He was awakened by a noise on
the back porch. S . ng his shotgun,
he awaited developments. In a few
minutes the window of his apartment
was raised. A head appeared. Swan
berg fired and the burglar fell forward
into his room, the top of his head hav.
ing been blown ~ by the charge Of
shot. The burglars companion took to
his heels, with Swanberg in pursuit.
AS the burglar was gaining Swanberg
fired, and, he says, wounded the man
in the leg before he disappeared in au
alley. Swanberg has been arrested.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23
YOUNG MOORE CONFEsSES
Indicted by the Grand Jury for the MUIR
der of HIS Father.

lnuicteu Dy the Granu Jury LOT the Vhur-
der of HIS Father.
DEXTER, Mo, Nov. 2l.-Elijah Moore,
aged 10, who had been held under sus-
picion for the assassination of his father,
the Rev. Jesse Moore, made a full o II
fession yesterday, in which he impli-
Gated his l~5-year-old sister, Mary.
Later he amended his confession by ex-
onerating the girl. Later in the day
the boy was Indicted by the grand jury.
Young Moore say he planned the as.
sassination two weeks previous to its
commission. His father, he says, was
cruel to his family and allowed his chill
dren no pleasure. The boy got up at 3
o'clock in the morning, shot his father
by moonlight, hung the gun upon q
rack on the front porch and went back
to bed.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23

upper ends, which go into screw eyes
beneath the shelf, the hooks being bent
down, SO as to he in no danger of slip
ping ont,
Little brass hooks are screwed into
the three sticks at intervals from top to
bottom, on which the cups are hung
The sticks are joined at their lower
ends 10y brads and glue, and a hook lie
placed at the very top
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23

spread rapidly, and it was soon demonstrated
beyond doubt that a cure had at last been
found for deadly Cancer. Evidence has accu-
INFLATED which is ncontrovertible of which
the following is "a specimen
Cancer is hereditary in our family, my father, a
sister and an aunt having died from this dreadful
disease. My feelings may be imagined when the hor-
a malignant Cancer, eating inwardly in such a way as
to cause great alarm. The disease seemed beyond the
skill of the doctors, for their treatment did no good
whatever, the Cancer growing worse all the while
Numerous remedies were used for it but the Cancer
grew steadily worse. until it seemed that l was doomed
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23

NGLAND'S wa
Try foe in South
Africa has n past
which augurs
well for latter
day styles Of
fighting. h q
Beers won their
homes and won
peace and de-
Tended them, too,
from the warike
4 u n &c tribes
around them,
and these savage
|onemiea q not
alone warlike;
they q train
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23

second cut. Three
''cup sticks are
united at their
base, and all are
pendent from a
square bracket
that serves as a
support for a
handsome vase OF
other bit of dain-
ty ware. The
square base of the
bracket is sup.
ported by two
triangular bach
pieces that join al
right angles, the
edges Of bott
back and shelf be-
ing studded with
big, round headed
black nails Thu
three &c u n Z
sticks have hooks
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23
Crew of Charleston Reach Manila.

MANILA, Nov, 2l,-The gunboat
Helena arrived at Cavite today with the
crew of the Charleston, which was
wrecked early in the month on a reef
on the northwest coast of Luzon. All
the men are well.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23

to follow the Others of the family for know how deadly Cancer is especially
when inherited was advised to try Swits Specific Is s. y which, from the
fstd day, forced out the poison continued its Use until had taken eighteen
bottles. when wsc cured sound and we'll and have had n o symptoms of the
dreadful affection though mar years have elapsed. S S S is the only cure
for Cancer-MRs S NJ. IDOL, Winston, N G.
Our book on Cancer, containing other testimonials and valuable
information, will be sent free to any address by the Swift Specific
Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23

A set of china ranges from 1875 pieces
TO 140 and more. The extra pieces,
however, generally comprise individual
butter plates and other small wares.
When the china closet is to be filled
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23
Results Fatally in Nine
Cases Out Of Ten-A
Cure Found at Last.

TWTHITOn, DUCaUS InU UTS1aSU Is a. VTrurVnU
poison in the blood, circulating throughout the system, and although
the sore or ucer-known as the Cancer-may be cut away, the
poison remains in the blood, and promptly breaks out afresh, with
renewed violence.
The wonderful success of S. S. S. in curing obstinate, deepseated
blood diseases which were considered incurabe, induced a few de-
spairing sufferers to try it for Cancer, after exhausting the skill of
the physicians without a cure. Much to their delight s. S. S. proved
equal to the disease and promptly effected a cure. The glad news
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23
CANCER IS DEADLY!

This fearful disease often first appears
as a mere scratch, a pimple. or lump in
the breast. too small to attract any
notice, until, in many cases, the deadly
disease is fully developed.
Cancer can not be cured by a surgical
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23
WILL BOERS FIGHT?
WARNING zuLus AS WELL AS BRlToNS
HAVE FOUND OUT.

Remarkable Victory over
FIFTY Years Ago The Lexington
and Yorktown OF Thcir NcNoiution
Tn IsSt-somc british Defeats.
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23

IcopyrlFht, 1890, by q. L. KImcr.l
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23

Twelve days after Laingsnek the
British we're again whipped in an en-.
counter Of a kind likely to be repeated
in this war. The British secondary base
is in Natal. a ling distance from the
T~ransvaal border, Being an alert, hardy
The Norfolk weekly news. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1888-1900, 1899-11-23
THE CHINA CLOSET.
WHAT ONE CAN 90 IN THE WAY OF
SATISFACTORILY FILLING 1T.

Inexpensive Ware In the styles al
the lore Costly-ESduisitely Tint.
ed GLASS = Bcnutiful Cabinets and
soup ticks"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-10
THE COHEN co. THE COHEN CO. THE COHEN CO

water has encroached nearer the rail-
road tracks
Sergeant Donahue this morning arrested
a white youth named Joe Smith on the
charge Of the larceny of $25 committed
nearly a year ago The boy had been
entrusted with the money by Captain
John S. Clary. lie disappeared with ii,
went to Norfolk. whore he has lived ever
since. and only returned here day or
two ago.
Mr. Charles II. Hoinemann, youngest
son Of our worthy townsman. Mr.. Henry
Henemann. last evening celebrated his
twcnty-hrst birthday at his fathers resi-
dence on Old street, and entertained a
number of friends. Twenty-Five years
ago when the elder Hcinemann was mar
ried h. laid aside some cigars for use
on important family occasions, and one
OF these cigars was presented TO and
smoked by the son who last night cee-
brated his arrival at mans estate. 1t is
not often that a man has the privilege
Of smoking a 25-year-old cigar.
A freight-car jumped the track on the
Norfolk and Western railroad in Bland
ford this morning, and broke in two.
The obstruction was removed by the
wrecking force of the road.
The MONDAY services held daily by
ministers of the several denominations
are quite largely attended. and many Of
our businessmen spare half an hour
each day in participating in them. \
minister Of one of the churches is present
TO conduct the services and deliver Il
short address each day.
The engineer corps of the Petersburg
street electric railway has been busy for
several days surveying for the new line,
which il is hoped TO have completed and
I'm operation by July LIST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-10
NECK FIAINGS.
HOUSEWARE
ODDS AND ENDS.

r. Odd Saucers for lc. each.
81 Fancy China After-Dinner Cups and
Saucers &c each
y Ornaments, Slightly Clipped, were
Ornaments, slightly Clipped. were 49,
for 8.
/ Fish Set, plate short, was $3.50, for
$685.
1 Dinner Set. a few pieces short, was
So for $40.
Il Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers for
sc. each.
u Butter-Knives and Sugar-Spoons,
were 25c.. for sc. each.
8 Brass Tables. with onyx tops, were
SO slightly furnished for $3.9S choice.
y Imitation Cut-Glass LAMPS, complete,
with globe. were 81, for Toe. choice.
70 bohemian Vases and Baskets, were
15c.. for Sc. each.
A lot of Glass Bowls Cream Pitchers,
Mustard Jars. and Berry Saucers, that
were up 10 iOc., for lc. choice.
II dozen Gold-Band Blown Tumblers,
were 81 a dozen. to close &c. each.
100 Decorated Wax Candles for 1c. each.
lndurated Fibre Spittoons, that were
95c.. for 25c. each.
50 Bathroom Mirrors, were &c, for
7 Pastel Pictures, 1sx2O, were s1.25,
slightly damaged, for 35c. each.
II Cake Moulds. were l0c.. for 90. each.
u Granite Tea-Kettles, 81 quality. for
. Wood Heaters. $3.50 size. for $50.
" Japanned Tea Trays aud Walters. Il
size. for SOC. soc. kind for 25c., and 2Oc.
kind for l0c.
. Carriages. were $3.50, for 80.
> Fancy Go-Carts. were $6.iS. for $2.95.
q Kid and Jointed-BOdy Dolls, that
were $50 for soc.
80 Kid Dolls. that were 81 for &c
% Kid Dolls, that were &c, for 10c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-10
IS IT A TRIFLE ?
THAT COMMON TROUBLE. ACID DYS-
PERSIA OR SOUR STOMACH.
Now Recognized as a Cause of
Serious Disease.

Acid dyspepsia, commonly called
heartburn or sour stomach, is a form OF
Indigestion resulting from fermentation Of
the food. The stomach being too weak
10 digest il, the food remains until fer
mentation begins, filling the stomach
with gas, and bitter. sour, burning
taste in the mouth is often present.
This condition soon becomes chronic
and being an everyday occurrence is
given but little attention. Because dys-
pepsia is not Immediately fatal many
people do nothing for the trouble
Within a recent period a remedy has
been discovered prepared solely to cure
dyspepsia and stomach troubles. 1t is
known as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets,
and is becoming rapidly used and pre-
scribed as radical cure for every
form Of dyspepsia.
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets have been
placed before the public and are sold by
all druggists FOR 30 cents per package
1t is prepared by the +. \. Stuart Conn.,
pany Marshall Mich. and while IL
promptly and effectWally restores a Wig
orous digestion. at the same time is
perfectly harmless and will not injure
the most delicate stomach. but on the
contrary by giving perfect digestion
strengthens the stomach, improves the
appetite. and makes life worth living
Send for free book on Stomach Dis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-10
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION BENEFIT.
A Very Attractive Programme to he
Given Next Friday.

An unusually attractive entertainment
will be given at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Hall next Friday for the
benefit Of the Athletic Association OF
Richmond College. The Idle Reporter
will give several readings from his popu-
lar contributions TO the Dispatch; Miss
Florence billiard. the noted volinst. will
be heard i'm two solos, and the College
Glee Cub which Is composed Of twenty
trained vocalsts, will fill two numbers
on the programme. There will be two
scenes from Shakespeares "As You Like
It. by Miss Nancy Brooks. supported by
prominent local talent. The concert grand
graphophone will be heard on this Occa-
sion for the first time in Richmond.
through the courtesy Of Mcssrs. Walter
u. Moses & co. This instrument is one of
the first made. and its performance Of
orchestral pieces is we'll calculated To
astonish the uninitIated. Mr. Haddon
watkins, the well-known tenor. will sing,
and there will be other numbers Of great
attractiveness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-10
ROCNB ftIDGis.
The Buena Vista Furnace-Personal
Political.

The Buena Vista Furnace-Personal-
Political.
LEXINGTON, VA, March 9.-(Special)
The Buena Vista furnace has been sold
TO the Carter syndicate, but this Will
not affect the working Of the furnace,
as it will be run either by the purchasers
or the present lessee, who has an OPP
tional Tease of three years.
Miss Rosa Ballard. Of Baltimore, a
trained nurse, is visiting her father, Mr..
Robert Ballard, near Wesley chapel.
She was in Matanzas, Cuba, during the
past winter with a number of other
nurses from Baltimore. After the Occu-
patton of Matanzas by the Americans
these introduced rigid sanitary measures.
reducing the sick-rOll TO one half what
1t had previously been. and she, with
number Of others were furloughed and
transported to their homes free Of cost
by the government.
Mr. II. d. Kirkpatrick has sold his
farm Of $50 acres on Whistle creek, near
New Monmouth church. 10 Mr. John ID.
Crst for $3.50 cash. Mr.. kirkpatrick
is going to Missouri where he has two
daughters and one son. Mr. Kirkpatrick
has numerous friends in Lexington and
all over RockbriGge county. He is the
/ father of the late Lieutenant Newton
D. kirkpatrick. who was drowned at
Montauk Point last fan with General
| Wheelers son, while bathing.
The County Executive Committee Of the
Democratic party at the meeting held TO
| formulate plans for the spring election,
ordered that district mass-meetings be
! held on Saturday. March 18th, at i.
| NJ. in the county and L. NJ. I'm LeXing
ton TO nominate district officers and Sc
| lect preference for commissioners of the
revenue. 1t also ordered that precinct
primaries be held at the various voting
places at L. NJ. IN the county and p.
NJ. in Lexington on Saturday. April Sth,
TO select delegates 10 a county conven-
ion 10 be held in the courthouse at u
NJ. on Tuesday April 1lth to nominate
candidates for the various county offices.
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved That only Democrats be al
lowed to participate in the meetings call
ed by this committee"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-10
Special Remnant List of To-Day
Figure Almost Like Gift lhlngs.

Many quick lots are to be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-10
TazeWcII Tins.

TAZEWELL, VA, March 9.-(Special)
The l4-year-old daughter of Mr.. NJ L.
Peery. who is suffering with pneumonia
and on whom an operation was performed
by Drs. Crockett, Greever. and ST. Clair
on Monday, is much better, and her
speedy recovery expected.
Rev. l. =. Martin. pastor OF the Metho-
dist church al Lebanon. has just paid a
flying visit here 10 his old charge.
In the contest for county offices here,
which is now growing very warm. but one
Democrat Is in the field, being II. =. Brit
TAIN for Treasurer. without opposition.
so far. For the County Court clerkshlp
two Republicans are pitted against each
other. and for the Circuit Court clerk
ship the situation is the same. The
Sheriff has no opposition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-10
NOVA of the civ Courts.

In the City Circuit Court yesterday a
motion was entered by ". Fred. Richard
son. substitute for w. Carter Weisiger,
trustee of Park-Pace church. empowering
the trustees 10 sell either a part or the
whole of a vacant lot on the south side
Of Main street between Laurel and Cher
~. and fronting % feet on Main.
Motions for judgment were filed in the
suits of W. r. Morgan vs.. Everett Duyal
for so; r. c. Plunkett VS.. Mutual Benefit
Fraternity for SO
Fanny Murray (colored) qualified in the
Chancery Court as eXecutriX Of the es-
tate OF John Murray. The estate is valued
at $3.50.
In the Law and Equity Court suit was
Instituted for divorce by Cordelia Mayo
vs. James b. Mayo. No bill was filed.
In the Hastings Court two negl
named W. Slater and Alfred Hollen, We
tried on the charge OF assaulting and
robbing f. l.. webb in the saloon of
Charles Crews. 1909 east Grace street,
and were found guilty Of highway rob-
berry Slater was given fifteen years in
the penitentary and Hollcn twelve years.
The trial Of Annie Courtney and Annie
Jackson (boVh colored charged with being
accessory TO the crime, was postponed 20
next term.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-10

10y direction Of Mr. J. Watson palm,
VINO l, Is declining Housekeeping ue =
s.Il' al ms residence, No. 1901 nest ny
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-10
WILLIAMSON rig.
4 Yacht Wrcckcd-Personal and
General.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA. March 9.-(Spe-
ciaI.)-The yacht Curlew. belonging TO a
club here, was wrecked OFF Port Arthur
during the recent storm. She was an
chored about fifty yards off shore and is
total loss. A wrecking party went
down to the river this morning, but at
late hour mad not returned.
Mrs. Sarah y. Adams, widow of
Churchill Adams, of this place, left yes
torday for Richmond, To reside with her
sister, Mrs. Matilda Boyle. Mrs. Adams
Is lady advanced in years and very
feeble in health. She was q sister of
the late Mrs. Hariot Eldridge, who died
here yesterday.
Dr. Paulus Irving, Of Richmond, was
here to-day 20 visit DR.. John ". Nash,
at the Eastern state Hospital DR..
Irving is well-known here by many OF
our people. He was for three years a
member OF the Hospital Board, and made
most excellent director.
Mayor John l.. Mercer and Clerk r. II.
Geddy left for Yorktown to-day TO meet
the supervisors OF York county. on mat
Ter of business, i'm which the city and
county are mutually interested.
Mrs Hoffman, from Richmond, is visit
Ing Dr. and Mrs. George 4. Hanklns.
The Executive and Finance committees
OF the College Board. which met yester-
day morning, adjourned at a late hour
last night. having disposed Of a large
amount of business. Hon. James n
Stubs, of Gloucester. "A member OF the
committee. arrived late yesterday. An
examination of the treasurer's books and
OF the college grounds and buildings show
ed everything 10 be in fine condition.
The remains OF Mr.. Joseph Brady, who
died here yesterday. were taken TO his
home. in Portsmouth, last evening for
burial.
Mrs. Foster, the wife Of the superin-
tendent of the hospital, will return TO her
home, In Mathews. tomorrow. Mrs.
Foster VIII move over. with her children,
as soon as the superintendent house
can be renovated. Mrs. Foster is very
much pleased with her visit.
Mr. and Mrs. III. l.. Hundley left this
morning for Richmond. Mrs. Hundley
has been in bad health for some time
and IL was thought "a change might prove
beneficial.
Nj Andrew j. Barnes, prominent
citizen OF James City, and Mr.. Sam.
Davis. of Magruder. were here to-day.
Both gentlemen report the county roads
much improved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-10
CAPTAIN j. VI. FITZ.
His Death Yesterday at Staunton-
Grand Jury.

STAUNTON. VA, March 9.-(Special.)-
After a long illness of consumption Cap
tain ]. NJ Fitz died here this afternoon
at the residence of his father-in-law, Col
onel George Peyton. Captain Fitz was
born ffty-fve years ago near Keswick,
Albemarle county. At an early age he
entered the service of the Adams Express
Company, serving as messenger until he
was promoted TO the agency at the Green
brier White Sulphur Springs. Afterwards
he engaged in the hotel business. and was
for long period proprietor of Hotel Ruff
ner. Charleston ". Va. and subsequently
he was one Of the proprietors OF the Hale
House, StauntOn. He was widely known
TO the travelling public, and was splen
did type of the hOspitable landlord. He
was man Of exemplary character, with
engaging manners soft as sunshine. He
is survived by his wife and several chill
dren.
The city grand jury IS in session. \
score or more of witnesses were before IL
and they were curry-combed with ques-
tons touching the sale Of liquor to
minors. Some fifteen or sixteen true bills
viii be brought in tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-03-10
League of American sportsmen.

Prospects are bright for an early orga-
nization Of branch League Of American
Sportsmen I'm this cky. Mr.. Polk Miller
has agreed to accept the position of chief
warden Of the state when the league has
been formed.
All lovers Of sport and all who care
enough for the preservation and perpetu-
alton of native game I'm this country are
not only eligible 10 membership, but urged
to Join. An application sheet is on file
at the store Of r. W. Tignors Sons. No.
1919 east Main street. and all sportsmen
Of Richmond. Manchester, and vicinity
are requested to sign this paper. \ copy
OF the constitution and bylaws Of the
league can be had at the Tign0rs' store.