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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
BoERs ENTERED DoRDENEcHr.
Kruger in Favor of withdrawing
TrOOns from LnIXsmifh.

Kruger in Favor of Withdrawing
Troops from Lndysnith.
London. December GA dispatch from
Frere, dated Sunday, December 8, reports
that in Colonel Lord Dundald's recon
noissance near Colenso, fifteen Beers were
killed and many wounded.
The road bridge across the Tugclal
river Is intact. The same message reports
that President Kruger is anxious that the
burghers leave Ladysmith in order to op-
pose the British marching in the direc
ton of Pretoria from the went.
Advices from Putters krasl. the head
quarters of General Gatacrss division,
Saturday. December 3, say the Beers en-
tered Dordenecht that morning. This, il
is added, is probably Groeblers force of
1900 men from Stormburg.
The war office has received the list of
casualties during the sortie from Kimber-
ley, November IS, as follows:
hilled-Ma1or Scott-TurnCr of the
Blackwatch. Lieutenant c. W. Wright of
the Kimberley Light Horse and twenty
non. commissioned officers AMI uen.
Wounded-Captain Waleck. Lieutenaiits
Cllhord and Watson and twenty eight nom
SolhHIlsSloueu OlnCerS and men.
There is possibility, if General Butler
asks Tor further reinforcements that a
brigade OF militia will be sent TO south
Africa with the view of conciliating tho
Who think that branch of the
service has been sighted In favor of the
reservsts.
In compliance with requisition signed
by Messrs. w. Redmond, John Clary and
others. the lord mayor of Duolin's Locuin
lenens has called meeting of the cor
poratlon for December IL. to dispose of a
motion in which the corporation will de-.
piore the ''inhiction on the South African
Requisites OF this lamentable cruel and
unnecessary war, etc, and protest
against a policy involving loss of life
ana enormous expenditures"
The war office his received the follow
ing from General Butler:
Pletermartzburg, Tuesday, December
5.-lt is very difficult tomake any state
ihent IN regard to the enemys loss For
instance at Belmont. cightyone OF tleir
dead were accounted for. The enemy gave
fifteen as the number killed. There Ia
every reason TO believe that the enemys
less at Ladysmith November Q. was over
SUI Killed aud wounded. Information from
a trustworthy Bocr source shows that Mt
Hildyard's fight. Noyember %. the enemy
lost thirty killed and 100 wounded. Ii Is
impossible to say how far these numbers
are correct, hut it is evident the enemy
does not admit tenth of the losses SUI.
Tered Intercepted dispatches to Joubert
from commander show even the official
dispatches contain decidedly inaccurate
information in this respect"
me hrst batch of wounded soldiers from
south AFRICA, numbering 1873 men, arrived
n the Thames today on the British trans-
1ember Is.
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THE soRTIE FROM KIMBERLEY
Appears to Have been More serious
Than ut First SuDposed.

appears to Have Been More Seriou,
Than ut First Supposed.
London, December Z, 430 a. m.-Agair
ttere is a complete lull in news from the
seat OF war. Ladysmith has established
photographic communication with Freras
ana 1t is said all WAS well up to Sunday
Dispatches from Boer lager, by way OF
Lourenzo Marquee, dated Thursday, No.
vember 30, confirms the report that The
commands have been closing in upon La,
usshlth and mounting big guns in new
positions
according to the same advices heavy
eahhonading has been maintained and n
general assault has been ordered for
thursday morning, but was countermand,
Gu at the last moment.
Mouoer River dispatches say that tho
hoers are encamped amid the hills b,if
way TO Kimberley. but 1t is also asserr,d
that large body OF the enemy has gone
oMaru Jacobel. II Is possible, therefore.
INA, INA LORD Methuen may endeavor 10 clear
us right nank as far as JacobsdaI before
continuing his advance. He Is still Wait.
ing al Modder River for stores, guns AID
or The sortie from Kimberley on Noyemb.,
a. w nave peen much more aerious
snan mas peen supposed. Details are now
maa.ihe oil reconnaissance in force Inv
mounted troops under Colonel Scott .'rnr.
nea at dawn in the direction of ridsa
s nuar Sarlos farm, where the Beers we
,ons'y en'renched. Finding the pickats
la General Turner proceeded along ina
radH, unuer cover and ambushed the Boar
.euouols at $50 a. IN. in the face ~
hail of bullets 'no iaee OF
n
q, ne ne poers hoisted white flag and Aired
a, the British under its protection hs nor.
ba ,,enuering. Owing possibly 10 Tho Az.
wass OF their ammunition the pr,t,sh
seire unable to follow up the attack ana
ards large Boer lager three hundred
y ,nans anead especially, as Boer reinforcc-
ana n.s were seen approaching ana ~.
IN S was keeping UP a heavy FIRE from
'"9 sneiter OF the thick bush ''o
puI'ng the sortie an armorsd ,r.,,
oroa north and south Will
I Ryan toward spytzfontein hoId,ns A IN
Ter ~ eheck In that direction.
Zen guns were engaged simv,,.,..
q ~, viewed from the coming tower -.
ainilery duel seemed proceeding in sv. 1
nrs except toward Kenllwor,h a..
being terrific. 'A'
AZ o'clock. with no force sursc,srt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NE,
WASHINGTON.

Mr.. Bailey intimates that he considers
tho Chiffon speech at Dallas a plan to
prevent any Joint debates.
The Texas members have formed eau
Gus. which will be in the interest OF the
Houston ship channel
Governor Barnes OF Oklahoma in his
annual report does not favor statehood
at the present time.
The promotion OF General Wood brings
the list OF major generals In the army up
to eight.
Tho railways have petitoned the inter-
state commerce commission for further
time In which to equip rolling stock with
safety appliances
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
TESTIMONY ALL IN.


throw out the entire vote of Louisville.
This was proposed to the election commits
sioners OF Jefferson county, but they de-
clared that they had no power to do it,
And" continued Mr.. Humphrey, "they
certify to this board mass of evidence
they could not hear themselves"
Commissioner Ellis put to Mr.. Hem
phrey the same question he had put to
others during the day Would the fact
that the ballots, perfectly transparent,
were used in an election render that cleo
tion void7'
mot unless 1t is pronounced so through
the course of judicial inquiry" was tho
reply.
The board adjourned at o'clock until
tomorrow morning
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
Pic. Cured witnou, tho knife.

All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers OF PAZo OINTMENT to re-
tund the money where It fails to cure any
case OF piles no matter OF how long stand
Ing Cures ordinary cases in six days.
the worst cases In fourier days. One sp-
piieation gives ease and rest. Relieves
itching instantly
rms is new discovery and Is the only
pie remedy sold on positive guarantee,
no ours no pay. Price so cts.
II your druggist don't keep II In stock
SEND us 90 cts. In postage stamps and We
VIII forward same by mail.
9, Msnniactured by Paris Medicine Co..
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
THE Beers ARE ACTIVE.
They Have Probably Occupied the Town Of
Steynsbure.
THE TELEGRAPH LINES HAVE BEEN CUT
Heavy Firing Has been Heard in the
Direction of stormbcru, midi
eating an Engagement.

Queenstowne, Cape Colony, Saturday,
December 1.-The Beers have become very
active in the country around Stormbere
Junction, to which General Gatacre will
make his next move.
The telegraph lines have been cut in va
rious places and communication with
Steynsburg, Dordreicht and harrisburg
has been severed. 1t is believed here that
the Beers have occupied Steynsburg. Fir
ing has been heard in the direction OF
Stormberg, probably between General
Gatacre's vanguard and the Boer COM
mand.
London, December IA dispatch from
Frere camp, dated December 8, says: The
Beers are firing into Ladysmith. 1t is ru-
mored that 5000 Free Staters have LETT La
dysmith, entertaining the gravest fears as
TO the safety of their own c6intry.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
FIFTY-sIxTH CONGRESS.

Republican members of the house re-
sumed their caucus to consider the Hnan-
cial bill.
The committee OF the house to investi-
gate the Roberts case will meet today.
Senator Mcmillan presented concur
rent resolution adopted by the Michigan
legislature protesting against the policy
OF Russia toward Finland
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
PROMOTION OFF GENERAL WOOD.


There Are Now Eight Mato General,
In the Army.
washington, December s--Accordng to
the officials OF the war department the
promotion OF General Wood to the grade
OF major general o, volunteers Is not
likely TO cause any immediate change in
his present station and duties as COM
mander OF the military provinces OF San
iago and Puerto Principe.
General Wood had an interview with
secretary Root at the war department
today and at It's conclusion said that he
expected to return to Santiago in a few
days.
General Woods advancement gives him
rand above General Wilson. Generals Lee,
Wheeler Bates. Young, Chaffee and I.ud.
low, all Of whom were senior to him In
the volunteer army. Although all the Of
ncers named were major generals OF vol
nnteers during the Spanish war, they al
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

Two men were injured at weatherfcrd
by the blowing out OF cylinder head.
The Texas conference is in session at
Marlin.
Tho city OF Greenyille has brought suit
against the Missouri Kansas and Texas
railroad. alleging II was responsible for
the prevalence OF smallpox at that place.
The Peegee officials had nothing to say
anent the man who will be president of
the road.
Seven business houses an contents Were
burned at Cunby: loss $4,000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
ROADS ASKED FOR Monr \
Have Not Been Able to R,,.

w Abie 10 EQlip
stock with Safety ApplIs,s
Washington. December s-Tt, Y
commerce commission today nv.
to the representatives Of the my,n
companies asking for a further ers
time allowed the railways to equis N
with safety appliances under ths nj
2. 1898. Two years ago The n,
granted an extension until ytru,r !,
The further extension asked for /, 8
ent time is one year.
The representatives OF the yarlcu
CARNATIONS were also present TO ur3
side OF the case The Representatives
100 roads were In attendance. The u
of the railways asking for an slt,i2
based upon the showing made by y
since the last application.
President Knapp stated that n
inspector of the commission Who nj
examining the equipment Of tie n
some time, had found an almost hi
OF affairs, so far as handholds and 4
height of drawbars. but that b w [
surprising state Of affairs 10 IN 81
of the alleged automatic couplen val
cerned. 1t was discreditable, be Vt
appliance for operating the coupler
cialiy the unlocking mechanism, " [
to be out Of order in % per cent .. u .
lers. The couplers could not be vut
cept by going between the carr ~
were more dangerous than the eh M
pins.
E. f. Clark. president Of the RiivyI
duetors. said he had no desire y y,
the commission or the roads. Ths q
wanted to be reasonable. The lnhtiE
In the law. he said. was that iu enixs
would punish the innocent as vel
guilty. In 1898 he said. 1858 ftfrrI
ployes were killed and 3l,l6l BAD
iured. OF these over 800 had been "
over 600 wounded while coupling can
law had been obeyed and had ierca!
its object not one Of those men VOW
been killed or injured. As resirti Y
Of which the railways had conpia'
said it was hard to strike a balance
dollars and cents and lost lives and li'
II seems probable. as result i
hearing. that the commission VIII 9.
a further extension o. ~
within which to comply with the ~
pliance act.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
STATE GUARD ASSEMBLED.

Told to he In Readiness to Respond
at n Given Signal.
Lexington. Ky, December 6.-The local
members of the State guard were instruct
ed to assemble at the armory tonight,
They We're later dismissed and told to be
in readiness to reassemble at a given
signal. The cause of the assembling could
not be learned. the officers saying they
themselves do not know.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
LOCAL.

The colored Methodist conference IA in
session.
An unknown man was found dead in
Travis street lodging house
the Houston Light Guard has been In
v'ted to act as escort to King Notice
Full list of premiums for the baby
show.
knights of Pythias lodges hold their an
nnal elections.
me ex-Georsians have everything ready
Tor the celebration Of Georgia and Mis-
souri, day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

Al
AS a cure for rheumatism chauM'
Pain Balm is gaining a wide r'''1
D. B. johnson of Richmond ~
been troubled with that allmsA
1862. In speaking of 1t he says
found anything that would rellen Z
I used Chamberlain's PAIN Balm
like magic with me. My foot v'''
and paining me very much, but ~
application of Pain Balm relle'N
sale by all druggists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
RAILROADS.

Commission will be asked to place the
reweighing of cotton under the jurisdlc-
ton of the car service association.
General Manager L. j. Polk has been
cited to appear before the commission to
explain why he should not be adjudged in
contempt.
Traffic representatives have agreed
upon an advance in interstate rates.
Commissions hearing on lumber rates
has been postponed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

affected by particular Two pec1s. 1
manner, consequently no v s isf r
be treated in the sans ~" u
same complaint. sn.ciaIla y y
Or. Hathaway IS . sslssts spsdh
sense OF the word-ne 'his osns
In q special manner sso while p
hospital practice and impitIbe try
upon constantly durlnk he mot Il
since-twenty years Of .Ds speclsik
Country. Dr., Hathaway,s. dkiviiiuil e.
success is due to this 'no' VI
treatment ~. M chEr =
DIR. Hathaway makes psi,her "
sultation and advice a. ~
by, mail. ruawAE
DIR. Hathaway ssfe1
200 b. Alamo Piass'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
COMMERCIAL.

further decline of to points In cot
ton: spot markets are quiet and lower.
Predicted increase in the visible caused
q decline in wheat. Oats, corn and pro-
visions followed.
Industrial securities were lower, while
railroads were firm and higher
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
THE TRANSvAAh.

General Joubert is reported as being
sick. He has gone to volksrust for medl-
eel treatment
II is thought the Beers have occupied
the town of steynsburg. All Geographic
communication is cut off.
The Smelling OF Ladysmith is being con-
tinued by the Beers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

ty. were out turkey hunting on Little
Wichita river. A. r. Clark, son-in-law OF
Mr.. Ills. near Dundee In getting out OF
the wagon. somehow struck his rifle Oh
the wheel so that 1t was discharged. The
ball. piercing the left breast passed
through his heart, killing him instantly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

the Federal government has assen.oa a. A.
r r OF the law prohibiting workmen.s s Az
CITY OF MEXICo.-one OF tho most I'm l..
pppiant recent railway schemes here is a
which Will connect the Mexican Soutbeya r',I
way with the Valley National and other i'm
portant agricultural districts. ''i ''ii-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
LAMpAsAs INJURED
CoIlided with n Lightship' -
Able to Proceed.

Able to PrOceea.
Boston, December 6-The ae'u Z.
pasas. which arrived at this p0n W.
Galveston. Texas, had q big 90.
starboard bow. the damage ha"rs ~ y,
tanned in a collision with the f''
lightshiu last night, The ssssrln. :.
the steamer became disabled ana x Z
the lightship a glancing blow y, ~, NJ
hole fifteen feet long. fifteen ~ n
extending to within two ieeS ~ vi
water line. The Lampasas. avn ..,,,u
Guilty, repaired her steering us r
patched UP the hole in her bow ~ ~
She reached here without luI'-.. -.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
-
POLITICAL.

Governor Jones of Arkansas. who Is
candidate to succeed Senator Berry, has
come out strongly in favor OF expan-
sion.
Testimony in the Kentucky contest Is
all In and arguments have begun.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
THE PHILIPPINES.

Insurgents made an attack on Colonel
Parker's force at vigan. American loss
was eight killed and three wounded;
Filipino loss not given
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

to hold the position he had
mel scott-Turner began gr,d ss
ms men. He had horse sbs, H.
ana a bullet went through H. H. ~, Y
of his shoulder. Several rus - 1. y, 81
wounds. su le
II is reported from cup.tov, "
Iransvaal government still r,s' y
knowledge the right Of tie un,,
to interfere regarding prisoner !.
toria. insisting that Great Brins
acquire 1t through the comu,ss,s
eral Joubert.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
In Memory of wn.hiugton,s Dealt

Washington, December 6.--George Washing
ton Memorial association has made request
that on December H. 1899. tho centennial
anniversary OF Washington's death. all tho
schools OF the land will suspend the regular
order of exercises at II a. M, and devote
twenty minutes TO memorial programme.
including brief eulogy of the life and char
ncter OF our first president. George WASH
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
FOREIGN.

The presidents message was sympn-
thetically received In Europe in govern
nent circles. Comments by some OF the
press were cnustic.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
Hoods Pills

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gsstlye organs viii be regulated and
goa slIl be bright, active and ready
~ xay kind oil work. This has
Bsesx ttk experience OF others; II
wiill ~ yours. HOODS PILLS are
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

Boro- Formalln tEimer Amendl.
new Antiseptic and Prophylactic. Ths
ideal mouth and tooth wash. Is. +. Schmidt
houston. Texas. agent
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DOMESTIC.

negro was buried at the stake by
mob of 1000 men at Maysville. Ky, for
the murder OF Mrs. Lashbrook.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

present hold only the rank Of brissdier
general
Colonel Kellogg OF the Second infantry
and Colonel Carpenter OF the Eighteenth
infantry, who were today named as briga-
der generals in the regular army, will be
placed on the retired list Immediately.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

HathaNg.k
most csfs'1
posed ard M
position position &, M
eeaased copa@s%s5
mined. Ig,1
case is uas'ij
arately s1essY
prepared -
Hahar.yt VI
Supervision
case. - /
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

hill was introduced by Mr. Penrose to-
6ay TO pension Mrs Gridley, wife OF the late
Captain Gridey of the Olympia at 800 per
month.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

Governor Barnes OF Oklahoma. in his an
nual report, estimates the present population
OF the territory at $4,000, fully 80 per cent
OF whom are American born.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
WHY HE cUN
The Greatest Specialist ~
in the Treatment = raA|
Diseases Gives EveI,. s
His Personal ~

Most doctors have ce' sss n y
stock remedies which tney Ttb
which seem at all simns.; -sys
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
FOREIGN BRIEFS.

Der IN,-The imperial chancellor, Prince
Hohenlohe. announced In the reichstag that
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Nearly 500 bills and joint resolutions. sew
eral important concurrent resolutions and
petitions numbering hundreds were presented
TO the senate today. A majority OF the bills
were old stagers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07
WASHINGTON NOTES.
lsneclnl to The post.l

Washington. December 6.--Texas pensions
granted today: Original Leander Trinkle,
Big Sandy. $S Squire umsted. Burns, ST;
Joseph IL, Smith, kaufman, 50.
Texas postmasters appointed today Dublin.
Brown county. J. D. Bonkam; Waterloo, VIII
hanson county, Robert A. Skoen; kimberley,
Hays county. Sallie II. Saunders.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

Havana December 6.--President MHJi n
ley's message to congress has been re-
ceived by Cubans of all classes vita much
satisfaction. Even the leaders OF the eS-
IRENE party admit this and the announces
ment that there will be no American Livil
government has cleared away most of the
clouds that had been hanging over the
Cuban Situat ion,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

News has reached here of another revolu-
tionary outbreak in Guatemala.
The senate today confirmed the nomina-
ton OF Elhu Root of New York TO be secre-
tary OF war,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-07

II your Ever is out Of order, causina
BlIiousness, Sick Headache. Heart
burn, or Constipation, take dose OF
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-07-12
BOU NDARY FIG HIT.
GREAT BRITAIN WANTS SLICE
OF NEW GOLD FIELDS.
Contends that We Must Give Up Some
of Alasku-Amcricans Construe the
Meaning of the Treaty One Way, and
the British See Another Way.

Aside from the Philippine war, the
subject engrossing most public atten-
ton is the dispute between the United
States and England over the line which
cuts Alaska off Canada. The question,
officially, Is in the hands of an Anglo
American commission, whose report is
being withheld by the two govern
ments because. as it is reported, the
commission could not agree upon
terms. Where the matter will end no.
body knows now, for both Uncle Sam
and John Bull are anxious to get for
their subjects as much of the gold land
OF Alaska and British Columbia as
they can. This commission was as.
signed several other matters of arbitra-
ton or adjustment. but the boundary
question is the one which demands the
quickest settlement, for 1t is liable any
day to create trouble between the two
governments.
AS to the Alaska boundary question,
1t Is unfortunate that the commission
failed to agree. AS to which party is
to blame for this non-agreement, there
seems to be general agreement.
Scarcely had the commission been ap-
pointed before Ontario passed decree
practically prohibiting the export of
logs. Not to be behind in international
amity, British Columbia passed law
combining all mining privileges In that