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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Harrison Oliver. a sailor on the
schooner Emma T. Chase from Port
land, Me. fell overheard While the yes
sci was passing through the draw Of
Warren bridge. Boston. Thursday
morning. and was drowned. He was
making fast the tow line when the line
parted with such force as to cause him
10 lose his balance. The strong tide
carried him under the schooner before
me crew could render any assistance
Lynn. 80
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09
Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements not exceedins
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE, TO
LET, LOST. &c, will be inserted two
times for % cents three times Tor %
cents and one week for 80 cents, AID
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mall
remittance OF postage stamps. or postal
note should be made with order, as the
charges are too small &c open accounts
for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09
THE DOCTORS
Continued from page -

{. Gordon, Portland; d. A. Robinson.
Bangor.
Delegates to other medical associations
New Hampshire Drs. Charles ~. Smltn
Portland; Jessie A. Randall Old Or
chard; f. l.. Davis, Biddeford; Adelberi
Millett SearsmonJ. Vermont; Dts. " =.
Holt, Berlin. y. H.; u. II. Kelley Malta
wamteak. Massachusetts, Drs. j. X. Phil
lips, Bangor: Walter l.. Hunt. Bangor;
Drs Robert {. Grlndle, Mt. Desert; S; j.
Bassford. Biddeford Connecticut, DTS
IL. II. Smith, Whitneyville. Conn; s T.
Hunter, Machias New York state, Drs
Daniel Mccain. Bangor; George A. Phil
lips Ellsworth; Augustus ;. ThaNer
Portland. New Brunswick Drs. Charles
f. williams, HoultOn; Arthur ID. Sawyer
Fort Fairfield. Maritime Medical Associ-
alton. Drs. ID. b. Myshrall Portland; Ste
phen L. Weber. Calais.
Delegates to Pharmaceutical c0nNen-
ton, i900-Drs q. O. Hunter, Portland;
Alfred Mitchell. Brunswick; Addison
Thayer. Portland.
Committee TO arrange for entertainment
at the next annual meeting-Drs. II. H.
Brock T. w Bowers and oOhn r.
Thompson of Portland.
The annual Grafton was delivered by
Dr. Maurice NJ. Richardson of Boston on
Acute Abdominal symptoms Recurring
Immediate Surgical Intervention. \
vote of thanks was rendered DIR, Rich
ardson.
The discussion of DIR. Weeks paper Of
the afternoon, was opened by DR.. Ernest
W. Cushing of Boston, DR.. Anthony If
Haverhill, Mass. ana DIR. Richardson 81
Boston.
The convention then adjourned.
After adjournment the association was
entertained by the PenubsCOt Medical As
ISOLATION with reception. IL was IN
tended that a dinner should be given At
the Niben Cub house. but inclemen;
weather early in the day made the roads
TOO muddy TO make driving 70 Pushaw
lake from the city agreeable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

The latest choice confection in J. E.
Fun T's is toasted marshmal1oWs.
cream sharbet in strawberry and
orange tlav0rs, is also very choice. but
tha greatest seller in the business is the
Italian creams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

j. :. Cooper. as can be seen IN his
large ad is to close out the balance Of
his stock ana vacate the store within q
rev weeks. For the low prices that are
To accomplish this quick closing out of
this stock, see the al.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

MI members ana friends Of the Uni
tartan society are cordially invited to
meet Mr.. ana Mrs. New bert, at the
church parlors. Friday evening. June
.. from eight to ten o'clock to celebrate
tins seventh anniversary Of their com
ing to Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

The many Augusta people who drive
On The Togus road appreciate the fact
that il is in unusually good condition,
this summer. That part of the road
between the cross road near Fred
Thorn's and the Howe road is in spe-
cially good shape. and this is accounted
for by the fact that Joseph 4. Shaw is
in charge Of it and looks after it very
carefully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

I,ev. q. A. Hayden will preach the
baccalaGrcate sermon before the class
OF '99. Cony high school al the Uniyer-
salist church. Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

A convenient rent OF Ave rooms. Apply
to W. c. BOothoy. at Kennebet savings
Bank. huE1 ulI
store suitable for furniture business.
Four floors ana basement; elevator run
ny electric motor The uprer floors c:t-.
bc arranged for desrabe offices Iudutre
Of Atkinson Furnishing CO. SIS water
street. Augusta. 1ugldEt
Lower floor Of No. 10 hickman street,
suitable for printing Office, hiaachery
cobbler or paint shop, Or any bIsinca1 re.
auiring 4 fair amount 81 room and 3 neat
front office. Bowdtch. Webster 90.
jan2G.Gtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Tie kennebcc baseball team will 20
to Waterville, Saturday. to play the
Colby team. old Dilworth" will be in
The EoX for the Remedies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

a certain Augusta citizen. whose rep
utation for truth is good. arrived. yes
terday. from Phillips where he has been
fishing. He said mat at one place on
Tho Phillips K Rangeley Railroad, there
WAS q grade through the woods. The
C1terpiilars We're so thick on the tracks
that the train was unable to climb the
shade until the track had been sanded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Without any intention at kicking at
The fountain in Monument park, said
a man who lives near there, Thursday,
Il would like 10 inquire where the
beauty Of the thing comes in? You
viii notice that there is not force
enough to the stream that comes out OF
the top to 50 more than two inches
above it. II drizzles down one side ana
the beauty Of the playing water that Is
supposed to be seen at public foun-
tain. is lost"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

People 90 not understand how 10
care for an umbrella" said an insuf
ance man. Thursday. "One OF tie
habits Il 70 stand an umbrella In the
corner when ore Is through using H.
This rots the cloth about the end anu
it soon tears away. They should elthei
be opened or stood upon the fooi'
handle down. Then another greal
fault is in the way the people do up a.,
umbrella. They take hold of the e,'a
ana twist all. so that they loosen w
ribs. They should hold the tips ol ~.
libs firmly 10 prevent this straiiiihs
A little more care would make an uin-
brella last twice as long.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09
Local Matters.
Pleased With Himself.

E1W z little. wlggling worm,
Uncertain what 10 a..
VINO simply squirmel his little suIIirm
ihiI jhe day was through.
want 10 know" the little worm
Exclaimed as he expired.
III one but wiggles all day long.
What more can be desired
st. Nicholas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

The Della Collins had good passen-
ger ana freight list. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Watermelons have arrived.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Now for another spen Of hot weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Drug clerk. 20 years city ana country
experience, New York state licentiate;
good business qualifications; will be sat
isfed with low salary for permanent pO-
sition anywhere in Maine Address for
10 days, Aristol, =. O. Box -, Togus. Me.
inpH,l1Wn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Ladies TO make sample patches at
home; So to 80 weekly; no canvassing:
reply envelope for sample ana particu-
lars. Foster Machine CO., 525 West s.h
St, New York. juneG div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09
For Women.

DIR. Tolman's Monthly Repnlator has brouo;,;
happiness to hundreds OF anxiors women. have
never had single failure; longes case. relieved
n n q days without fail; no other remedy will
80. no pam, no danger. no interference with
MoLk py mali or at Office 81. write for further
particulars. rs, All letters truthfuIly answered.
VI. L. ~. Iol-MANCO., 40 fremont St., Boeta.,
- mnf0AHNA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Reserve fund. per cent ......
Policy claims in process Of
adjustment NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Present Vdlu" Of So, nlO. here
after payable an maturrd
instalmcnt bonds ............-
Allowance for unprcstnted
ana contingent claims ......
Dividends due ana unpaid ".
Premiums paid in advance ~.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Men and women to handle the only rub
Der collars and cuffs sold with a positive
guarantee. Made in white ana fancy ef-
iects. The only patented rubber necktie
on the market. 10 styles. NJ. x NJ Mfg
CO., Springfield, Mass. june5 dlws
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

NJ. Han for the War in the Philippines
and the Life ana Glorious Deeds "t Al
miraI Dewey: by Joseph l.. Stickney;
prrsonaI Aid to A.miraI Dewey in the
Battle at Manila Fay. Mr.. SticknrY IS a
naval graduate ana served under All
miral Farragut and f9r twelve years, WIS
naval editor Of the New York Herald.
This great book is fully illustrated with
photographs, many of which We're taken
by the author during the battle from tn"
bridge of the Olympia in Manila bay
Five per cent Of the agents commissions
on the sale Of this great book Will he
paid to the Augusta city hospital fund.
juncS d3t'
Mrs. Cram, clairvoyant. has moved
from IL Gage street to No. , Capitol
street where she can be consulted daily
on health ana business, from \. NJ un-
til 10 7. NJ Cases taken by mail.
junc7 div"
Prof. Moses. cIairvoyant ana magic
healer. eth son Of the eth son. Born
future. TO the astonishment Of all. IL
will receive callers from \. NJ 70 10 /.
NJ. at Ills rooms at tHl2 Bridge ST. Au-
gusta, Me. Terms. - cts. for gentlemen:
y cts for ladies. Massage treatment a
speciality. Terms. S.0O- june5 div
New mail route. Augusta to Church
Hill. Everett r. Merrill. stage driver;
stage leaves Augusta I \. NJ; Church
Hill, s A. NJ; train connections, passed-
gers, baggage. freight and errandS sole
tied: Rates reasonable. may23 dlmo'
All of my accounts remaining unsettled
March 10th, will be placed with an attor-
ney for collection. DR.. w. H. Fair
banks. Augusta, Me. mar3,dtf
Madame Brann, spiritual clairvoyant,
IS again receiving callers after long HI
ness at AZ Gage street mar2N,df
LADIES CLEAN YOUR KID GLOVES
with La Belle glove cleaner for sale only
by Buckley x Goodrich. headquarters for
kid gloves, all the latest shades. Gloves
fitted to the hand and warranted.
may19,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09
Daily 7ienne5et 1ourns.

Cards of thanks, obituary notices. reso-
iut.ons of respect. etc.. win b. charged
at the rate or ten cents per line. M
charges less than seventy-five cents
All Advertising. announcement, AZ
entertainments, whose objecJ is the
raising NJ money viii BE- charged at the
rate uf fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices. news form. win
Ri excluded from our local columns. ex-
ccpt such as refer to advertisers occu-
plying space IN our advertising columns
ara win be run under separate head
Pr one af the local pages.
sHbscrih"r" Who fail 10 receive the
dpt RNNL promptly win confer favor
Ivy notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Two tencments to let. Inquire Of S. G.
Gus. juneS, div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Tenement house. No. Is Melville street.
CITY water. Apply to K. T.. Goodwin.
Chandler ST. iune2 d2w-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Cottage house on Crescent street. In
quire Of f. W. Colby, Page St.
iIopc diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Room to let; three minutes walk Of
Water 81. Mrs. Eden w. Hanks. No. 10
Crosby ST. iuneg dlW*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Newly furnished rooms. single or en-
suite. Furnace heat, bathroom, hot ana
cold water, etc No. "a Grove street
iune2 div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09
Foe SALE.

Horse. five years OLA sound ana kind.
good driver ana good worker and fear
less Of all objects. Il. w Colby. 80. 8
Page St. juus@,dtf
one pair double harm, SScs in good con-
ditiOn; also one park wagon. almost ncw.
Address p. O. Box 80, Augusta, Me
The undersigned Will sen for cash 10
the highest bidder. 80 shares Of the cap
ital stock Of the Bangor. Orono x Ola
Town Railway Company. at the office ~
Melvin S. Holway in Augusta, Maine, On
the 10Th day Of June, 1899, at 10 O'Clock
4. NJ Augusta. Maine, June Il l@@.
Elias Milliken. ineSdlw
Summer cottage at Isle of Springs. cor
nrr lot, reception hall sitting room. din
ing room ana Kitchen upon first floor; TWO
single ana one double chamber upon Scc-
Dnd floor; first ana second stories plIs-
tered; open attic containing three or fur
beds; broad piazza. cosy lookout, fire.
place ana settle: water tank ana toilet.
one wishing modern cottage. furnished m
unfinished, can purchase bargain. II.
+. Farnham, Portland. Nc.
jurcS. d&w.2w*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Three furnished cottages, Lnneken bay
near Boothbay Harbor, six rooms de-
llshtful location, rent $75 and So for sea
son. Particulars OF Thos. ]. Lynch. Al
gusta. iuneo afr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09
WANTED

BY young married man position in gro
Gerry store or meat market; best If ref
erences furnished Address II. q. Wiley,
Fairfield, Me. lune6.dlw"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

July LIST, house at JIG Winthrop street,
now occupied by Thos. Leigh. All mod
ern improvements: Only reliable parties
need apply. Inquire of John f. Wyman.
head OK Bridge street. june1, diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Wrapping paper suitable for SheG hing
paper or putting under carpets. Also old
papers. Apply 10 Journal Office.
anron diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Furnished cottage at Hammonds
Grove, Lake Cobbosseecontee. r. w
Soule. n,,1,S- d,f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

AT a bargain, house at Pettengilrs Cor
ner. Augusta, recently damaged by fire
and formerly occupied by II. A. Rand.
Apply to a. NJ. Goddard. 2O1 Water street,
Augusta. mar22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

A desirable mouse, with large ana con
venient stable. on State street. House and
stable in thorough repair. VIII be sold at
a reasonable price to the right party. For
full pa ~ticuars inquire OF Williamson &
Burleigh, Water street, Augusta, Ne.
mar996tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

CAICHN SIGNS make PROFITABLE
ADS. Both can be easily made in few
minutes al trifiing expense W tn an
Easy" Price and Sign Marker. Send
for circulars. Fletcher & Co, J3 Chapel
St. Augusta. Ne
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

The Captain Chapman farm. situate n
Augusta on the Coombs' Mills road, two
miles from Kennebec bridge Over 100
Eight hundred dollars spent on buildings
alone within the last two years. Apply
to Lendall Titcomb, Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Modern house Of eight rooms: san
itary bathroom. Rent ST. per month
Inquire of ~ W. BROOKS. iunc9 dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

\ few special bargains ia ladies AMI .
gents gold. silver ana filled ease watches .
ana diamonds. Half value to realize at n
once. cash or installmentS. Collateral .
Loan Co.. opp. Cony House. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09
TO LET.

Furnished cottage for the season al
Ocean Point. G. II. Blaisdcll Augusta.
junc9.dif
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Miss Maude Wentworth will give in
siructionS IN vocal and instrumental mu-
sic. Pupil Of Chas. r. Adams ana AIhart
i. Conant of Boston. Address AZ Neal
street. rdFu ner, Me. apr27dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Farm and village property for sale,
Apply to Williamson & BurleiEh, coun-
sellors-at-law. Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Subscription lists Of Hallowell News
ana Winthrop Journal. VIII W. SOFA at
low figure to settle estate. For partic-
iuutS div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Men to sell nursery stock the coming
season. assortment complete quality UNI
surpassed No better Inducements any
where. Secure position now, begin work
IN May. Good references required A. :
Hallowell, Me marl4 dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

that they can get all kinds of bulIdin..
papers at factory prices The best
sheathing paper made $2S per ton Of r.
n. Trask, ~ Sewall St, Augusta. See
me before buying. iune3 div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09
$I.S7S6I4 q
$60.S72C7l on

$66.2laTc "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

Ten girls to so to the seashore: three
cooks; several girls for general house
work Two second girls; also one to take
with Mrs. Cochrane. Opp. Hotel North.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09

\ piece Of land on Lincoln street; 70 hi
front, 1l9 feet deep. Prices. lower Ut,
$275; upper lot $3.50; sold together 500.
Apply Nellie NJ. Stevens, Il Western
avenue. may21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-06-09
LIABILITIES.
NEWARK. y. J.
AMI DODp. President.

Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-13
An All-Day Fight.

Pretoria Monday, Dec. 11.-An official
report says:
The battle at Modder river began yes
terday with cannon firing, heavy fighting
proceeding from $50 in the morning until
S:3o with cannon MaXims and rifles.
The bombardment began at A.: 80 o'clock
and lighting still continues. A balloon
has just arisen above the British posi-
tlons, where it remained ten minutes and
descended. There We're heavy rains dur
ing the night
AT nine this morning a dispatch rider
Drought word that all the Boer positions
nave been maintained. and that Al British
prisoners had been taken.
AT $3.50 it was reported the heavy can
non fire had somewhat abated The
British are constantly using their bal
loon Fighting was still going on at
noon. Kimberley is still quiet.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-13
SWindlers Indicted.

Atlanta. Ga, Dec. 13.--A special to the
Constitution from Savannah, Ga. says:
The grand jury of the United States
court has found an indictment against
fourteen parties, alleged country mcr-
chants, on the charge of conspiracy in
using the United States mails in the
furtherance of scheme to defraud.
Among the parties indicted We're u. A.
Tyson. the founder of the Tyson Long
Distance Telephone company; w. L.
Jones. NJ. r. Hutchinson, j. ii. Hutchin-
son. G. Il. Reeves and j. r. Hammond
There were seven or eight others. b.
Frank of Montgomery, Ala, testified that
he shipped case Of dry goods to one of
their number. and when he went to find
what had become of it discovered that
it had been turned over to another of
the party by the original purchaser
without having left the station. In a
few days he got an order for another
case, but refused it. Instead, he reported
the first case to the authorities The
concern operated in many Georgia towns.
1t is said goods have been ordered from
parties in New York, Chicago, Cincin-
natl, Columbus, o., Atlanta Savannah.
Macon Baltimore and other places.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-13
Details Of the Fight.

North of Modder River, Monday. Dec
n.-Early yesterday evening the guards
of the Highland brigade moved from the
Modder river camp, marching in the
night. in a nOrtheasterly direction. The
objective point of the Highlanders was
the eastern spur of the Boer position, the
guards following the bank of the river,
while the Yorkshire light infantry moved
along the riverside. just before day.
break the Highlanders arrived within
200 yards of the Boer entertainments at
the fOt Of the hill. A number of Beers
We're in the vicinity.
The British We're still marching quar-
ter column. in close order, when they
met terrible fire from the fanks and
were forced to retire with heavy loss.
The troops formed under the shelter OF
some rising ground and gallantly held
their position. Later the Gordons ar
rived. and the troops gradually worked
their. way until within 300 yards of the
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-13
He REPORTS HIS LOSS As HEAVY
The Enemy Did Not Lose Any of His Positions and
it is Feared in London that the Result of the
Battle May Have Been rlore Serious Than Re-
ported - British Column Was Outflanked SO The
Causes that Led to the Defeat OF Gatacre

or wounded They say they buried the
dead and are sending the prisoners to
Bloemfontein
The Boer loss on Sunday is reported
TO have been four killed and nine wound
ed. Probably this is correct as no gen
ulne attack was made by Gatacre's S
troops, who were completely surprised
while in column. The British appa-
rently simply rushed up the nearest hill
without orders or knowing where the
enemy was. 1t also appears the British
We're so exhausted that they were unable
to accomplish anything
General Buffers advance in the direc-
tlon or COlenSO seems to have actually
commenced The military attaches have
lett CapetoWn to join Butler. via Dur
ban.
General White reports, under date Of
tuesday, December 12, that there are
81 cases Of enteric fever at Ladysmith
l mere are renewed reports of a cabinet
crisis at Capetown, where it is said
Governor Miner is about to act, in con-
sequence of the disclosures involving
the ministrys loyalty
The White Star line steamer Majestic
sails from Liverpool today for South
africa with 1000 troops on board The
Whlte Star line steamer Cymric has been
cnartered FOR use as a transport
Inc war office at London has received
the following message from General For
ester Walker:
Capetown. Tuesday. Dec 12 No fur
ther details from Methuen Gatacre Is
moving from Bushman's Hook to Sterk
stroem today. The magistrate at Sterk
stroem wires that the situation there
has slightly improved. Many of the miss
ing have turned up. French reports that
a detachment of cavalry with two guns
or the horse artillery reconnoitered the
boers position at Quitfontain and VAL
koepf, eight miles north of Arundel
Ihey shelter a farm and drove the enemy
from VaalkOpf. The Boer loss was one
kliled and several wounded. Our CASUAL
ties nil"