Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-11-16


London, Nov. 16-A dispatch re+
ceived today from Pietermaritzburg,
dated November IL, says it is rumored
there that General Joubert. command
er in chief of the Boer forces had
been killed.
A CORRESPONDENT KILLED.
London, Nov. 16-The Daily Mails
Mafel1ing correspondent telegraphing
under date of November 2, says, E..
G. Parslow, a correspondent of the
Daily Chronicle, was shot through the
brain and instantly killed by revol-
yer discharged accidentally in the
hands of Lieut.. Monchison in Market
Square. Parslow was a Cape Town
man.
Estcourt, Natal, Nov 16-An ar
mored train returned from another
trip on which Colenso was reached.
No Beers were seen. On the way back
the train picked up native runner at
Frere carrying letters. This runner
stated that Ladysmith was bombarded
= November 8, by six 40 Founders, one
shot from which struck Illings store.
The British big naval guns were still
silent when he left. Little damage
was done by the Boer bombardment
and there were few casualties. The
sva4a 10 fet4
Colenso tomorrow. 1t is reported on
good authority that a large party Of
Beers travelled from Colenso to Chav-
eley, then branched TO the west in the
direction of Labuschayne's farm. An
other party of Beers is reported to
have visited Bley's farm, south of
Tugela, wrecking household.
An armoured train on it's return
reported that the Beers had blown up
the line between Colenso and Chiveler
Not much damage done. On seeing
the British patrols the Beers retired
Every day lessons the chance of the
Beers coming further south. Mess
age from Ladysmith just received
gives few details of occurrences
Wednesday when the Boer shell fire
was continued during the day. 1t is
asserted they attempted deliberately
to aim at Convent Hill in Center town
where there were only sisters and
wounded. The building was hit twice
In spite of the Geneva flag flying. The
Beers attempted a demonstration
against western defences but it was
never serious. Groups appearing at
long range were easily scattered by
fire from the machine gun. Total
British casualties during the brisk
bombardment were three men.
Cape Town, Nov. ia dispatch
from Pretoria, dated November 8.
says the natives are quiet. A proc
lamation has been issued by the gov
ernment dealing with the appoint
ment of officials of the general mill
fary administration with the object
of protecting life and property in ter
ritories now occupied by the Trans
vaal forces. The Britishers, it says
will not be interfered with A great
amount of looting has occurred in the
territory, however, since the procla-
nation was issued
COMMANDMENT OF LADYSMITH.
Estcourt, Natal, Nov 16-The West
Yorkshire regiment has arrived here.
The bombardment of Ladysmith has
been resumed. Heavy firing was
heard early this morning. The ar
mored train was sent out on recon-
noisance towards Colenso.
Durham, Natal, Nov. 13-A CORE
spondent in Zululand reports that
many Beers who fought at Dundee are
now quietly plowing and nothing will
induce them to return to the battle
field. Most guns in position around
Durham are being withdrawn and all
fear of a Boer attack and panic has
disappeared. There is no confirma-
ton of the report of General Joubert's
death.
A Kafir, from Free State laager,
reports that General Wessles. who
commanded when the British force
surrendered at Nicholsen's Mex, was
hit during the recent reconnaissance.
The British garrison cheered the
news.