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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Mr.. Herbert Walters and Miss
Elizabeth Utt, both of Bloomsbury
were married by Rev. D. N. Kirk
by in st. Pauls Episcopal Church,
Wednesday afternoon at -four
O'Clock. They had previously furn-
ished a suite Of rooms in the Evans
block and went to housekeeping at
once.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

John Jacobs, section hand, en-
ployed on the P. & r. Railroad,
had his foot painfully injured yes
terday. He was assisting in re-
laying track, and in some manner
rail fell OH his foot, injuring it so
badly that he had to be taken home.
1t will likely keep him housed up
FOR some time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

We are indebted to the publish
ers of the Union Music Co., of No.
20 East I4th Street New York, foi
copy ofthe latest sentimental song,
"The Old Farm House on the Hill. y
Readers Of the COLUMBIAN can Sc.
cure a copy by sending IS cents tc
the above address.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Wanted |!

We want 500 new subscribers to the
COLUMBIAN this fall, and as a special
inducement will include the Farm
/omnaI from now until Jan I, 1904
free.
Or the New York Thrice a week
HorM for three months free.
Or the COLUMBIAN and U0rId one
year for $3.50. tt
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

We do not know a paper that
has more warm friends than the
Farm ./0u,naI John L. Shawver,
of Bellefontaine, Ohio, writing the
other day, said Of it ; 81 began
reading Farm Journal at the same
time ! began farming. 1t aided us
in paying off the mortgage, in
building a dwelling, in planning a
barn, in caring for the stock, in
rearing Our children, and in short,
| like it because it is the essence of
agricultural knowledge within
nutshell. The busy mans encyclo-
pedia. Long may it flourish. " We
will send Farm journal for the bal
ance of 1899 and all of 1900, 1901,
1902 and 1908, over four years,
to any and every one who will pay
up at once a years subscription to
the COLUMBIAN in advance, and to
all new subscribers.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

The Northumberland Presbytery
met in the Presbyterian church in
Lock Haven on Monday, the ses-
sion lasting two days. The Blooms
burg church was represented by
Rev. DR.. Hemingway, and DR.. J.
2. Welsh.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Miss Annie Fox entertained her
friends to the number of twenty
four, at progressive euchre, at her
home Tuesday evening. The prizes
were won by Mrs. Geo. P. Ringler
and J. S. Blue. Toothsome refresh
ments were served
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Every one who tries to answer
the puzzles this week, whether sue
cessful or not, will be presented with
handsome picture of Rear Admir-
al Sampson with an appropriate
border in Colors.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

The explosion of a kerosene lamp
was the cause of the destruction of
barn in Beaver Valley Sunday
night. Mrs. William Lane, who
was in the building at the time, was
quite severely burned before max
ing her escape.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

East Fifth street from East street
to the Scott township line is being
filled up, This thoroughfare has
been in bad condition for a long
time. The work is being done by
B. +. Zarr, he having made con-
tract with the Town Council to dc
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Freas Durling, young man well
known in the vicinity of his
residence, died at his home in
Greenwood township on Friday.
The illness which proved fatal was
in the nature of brain fever. He was
taken suddenly with the disease
about a week previous to his death
and was in a very critical condition
until he passed away. He was about
twenty-five years of age and leaves
wife to mourn his premature
death.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Mrs. NJ. +. Ent has fully decided
to make extensive alterations in her
building, occupied by the Farmers
National Bank and others. J. H.
Brugler, the well-known architect,
of Danville, is now preparing the
plans and specifications, A third
story will be added, and the entire
front will be practically a new one.
The bank will be removed into the
room formerly occupied by the
Bloomsbury Banking Company
while these alterations are being
made. N. y. Funk Office will be
thrown into the room occupied by
the bank. thus giving them en-
larged quarters.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

P. K. Patterson of Greenwood
was one of the leading live stock
exhibitors at the Allentown fair last
week. He had 1890 pounds of
live stock on exhibition, nineteen
entries, and carried off eleven first
premiums, and six seconds. 1t is
especially gratifying to Mr.. Patter-
son, because he was in competition
with such men as Thomas and
Steward. The latter won several
first prizes at the Worlds fair.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Rev. Mumey of Espy, OH Thurs
day evening last pronounced the
words which made William Moore
and Miss Fannie Harp, both Of this
town partners for life. The event
took place at the home of VIM.
EeiSer. Oh Centre street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Henry Lewis was in town the
forepart of this week trying to Sc
cure a suitable location for the eX-
change, for the Montour and Co
lumbia Telephone Company. We
understand that he has the refusal
of several suitable rooms, bnt has
not yet fully decided where to es-
tablish the exchange.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Mrs. Kelchner is making eXten-
sive improvements i'll and about her
hotel property at Rupert. Thomas
COREY of this town is doing the
work.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

The firm of Tooley & Foulke,
grocers, was dissolved by mutual
consent on Monday. The business
will be continued by Mr.. Tooley.
Mr.. Foulke, we understand, will
go in business for himself at Dam
vile.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

William Anderson Kile died at
his home in Sugarloaf township
last Friday at 10 o'clock at night,
aged 76 years. His death was
sudden and unexpected. He lived
on his farm, which was the original
Kile homestead. His wife died
about five years ago, and since then
his son, Kinney, has been operat-
ing the farm, and Anderson, as he
was Familiarity known, lived with
his son. He was son of William
Kile, and brother of the late John
w. Kile. In politics he was a
staunch Democrat, and attended the
Evangelical church. He held the
offices of constable and tax collect
or and other township Offices, and
was a good citizen, The funeral
was held on Monday at Waller,
conducted by Rev. J. w. Messenger,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

"The Cherry Pickers," which
was booked by the local play house
manager to be presented in Blooms
burg, in the near future, has been
cancelled. The guarantee necessary
to secure the attraction was too
large.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Thomas Langdon, after being
wounded nine times in the Philip
pines, and sent to the Hospital at
San Francisco, arrived at his home
in Centralia last week. He is a
member of Company A of the
Fourth Cavalry, and took part i'll
some of the fercest engagements Of
the war.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

The Agricultural Society is en-,
larging the poultry shed on the
Fair Ground, by building a thirty
two foot addition. The space in
this department has been too small
for a number of years.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

The Bloomsbury Steam Heating
Company has turned on the steam,
to the satisfaction of many who
were shivering by reason Of the few
cold evenings previous.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

A chestnut boiling, smoker and
progressive euchre is programmed to
take place at the Knights of the
Golden Eagle Hall next Tuesday
evening.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

How often we are reminded right
here in town that many person
who would shrink from taking a
purse for profit will steal a char
acter for pleasure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

The new Philadelphia & Reading
Railroad bridge over the Susque-
hanna river at Rupert was complet-
ed OH Monday. 1t is fine, hand
some looking structure.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

The Agricultural Society held a
meeting on Saturday to complete
arrangements for the annual exhi-
bition to be held October 1914
inclusive.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Charles Washington is again
working in Glasco Cameron's bar
Der shop. He has been here before
and is a good barber.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

"a word to the wise is sufficient" B."
Wise people keep their blood pure
with Hoods Sarsaparilla and make
sure CT health.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

School tablets, pens, pencils, inks
erasers, compasses and all schoo
supplies at MERGERS Drug & Bool
Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Ask to see the new style Of visit
ing card at this Office. Can't be told
from an engraved card, and costs
less than half as much. IF
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Cook WANTED.-A girl who un-
derstands cooking is wanted, where
good wages will be paid. Apply at
the COLUMBIAN Office. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Miss Sidney Kinney, of Ashland,
is having steam heat introduced in
to her West Main street property,
which is occupied as a bakery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Ralph G. Phillips has moved
from the Harter building on East
street to a dwelling on East Thirt
street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Clark Sheep has changed his
residence from the building in the
rear of the Farmers National Bank
to the DR.. 7. G. Harter building
corner Main and East streets.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Inner tubes, tires, saddles, c.
ments, tire tape, toe clips, wrench
es, graphites and bike sundries at
Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Church services in the evening
will begin at 7 o'clock during the
winter, beginning next Sunday.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

For RENT. Double house, on
the Lightstreet road, just above
Town Hall. Inquire of f. Z. Bit
tenbender, OF J. l.. Richardson,
Bloomsbury. o-l5
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Lamp burners, wicks, chimneys
and lamps of many kinds at Mer
GERS Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

The Grand Jury this morning ap-
proved the bill, making the bridge
over the Susquehanna River at Ber-
wick, free.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Go to the Parish House to-nigh
and get good supper for IS cents
Ice cream and cake extra.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

o. B. Mellick is laying con,
crete pavement for Mrs. M. f. Ent
along her building on Court House
alley.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

O. B. Mellick had the contract
for laying the concrete pavement
along the Evans block.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

John Wagonseller is adding to
the appearance Of his Normal Hill
property by having his lawn leveled
up.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Perfumery at 10, IS, 2S, so, IS,
roo, 1.25, I.5o and 100 per bottle
at Mercer's Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Epworth League convention is ii
session in the M. +. Church thi.
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

John A. White has reopened his
meat market on East Seventh street,
near the Artificial Ice Plant.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

The Benton Band has been en-
gagged by the Agricultural Society
to furnish the music at the fair one
day.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
NEW ! DRESS ! GOODS.

Have complete showing here in this store All of the
seasons and latest both in black and colo here
variety both foreign and American
make should this display of dress materials of all
kinds.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

United States Express Agent, T..
P. Williams has placed a new de-
livery wagon on the road.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

WHEAT WANTED. - Cash paid
for damaged wheat. M. SAGER,
OF. Orangeville, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Keep an eye on our Puzzle De
partment on Ist. page.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Sausage is now in full bloom
and costs fourteen cents pound.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Curbstone market is still we'll
attended Notwithstanding the cool
mornings.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

A handsome palm decorates the
Post Office window.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

You will be amply paid for your
trouble. See Puzzle Department
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Better try for the prize in our Puz
zle Department en- Ist. page.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

William II. Gilmore has beer
granted an increase of pension.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Everything is Dewey nowadays
Even the mornings are dewy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

All kinds of drugs at Mercer's
Drug & Book Store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

The Dallas fair is in progress this
week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
Dewey's reception at New York
to-day will make a boom in cannon.
For Rent.

Rooms on second floor font, over
B. Gidding's clothing store. Inquire
of J. G.. Wells. 6-I IT,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Milton fair next week.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28
THE COLUMBIAN.
BLOOMSBURG, FA.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2S, 1899.
Entered at the Post once at Bloomsbury, Pa.
es second class matter, March ], 1883.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Legal advertisements On page 7.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1899-09-28

Telephone - 1872.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
DEFINING ENGLIsH RIGHTS.

This Government wishes further % observe
.ba, the above are the only rights which Her
Naiestys Government have reserved IN ms
above convention with regard 20 the Outiander
POPULATION q thls Republic and that No4a-
ton only of those rights could give that Gov
ernnent a right 20 diplomatic representations
or Intervention: while. moreover. the ieSAa
ton % all other questions affecting the position
% the rights = The Out.ander population unaer
the above mentioned convention IS handed over
- the Government and representatives. OF -"
peopie " the South African Republic
Among The questions the regulation ~ Vhioh
falls exclusively within the competence OF 'H.s
Gov4rnmen, and Of the Nolksraad are included
those ~ franchise and the representation %
the people iu this Republic. and although 'is
exclusive right of tnis Government ana OK tne
vo,ks-aad sor the regulation u ne fr@HehiSs
and the representation o., the people y IN
dfsrutable yet this Government has fouho oco@-
SION 10 discuss In friendly fashion the iranrns'
and representation Of the people with her MAY
es,,.e Government. without however Ieoos
ling any right thereto on the part o. i'''
Naiesty's s Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
AN ULTIMATCM FROM KRUGER.
THE BOER GOTERNllENT TAKES A STEP ~ THE DIRECTION
or WAR
FOUR DEMANDS AND PROTEST SENT TO CHAMBERLAIN.


nryof snte.c .concIudrs wit
mutuaIdi f he
hratIor vh
n
Tint troops
wi nrcn time
and " u dgunr
y
hin IA pc uenu
b q r. from the hrde
rh-Th
nndedin tot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
RoERs n NATAL TERRITORY.

Laaysmith. oct. lot is learned from ar au-
.he-ttc source that a detachment q car5ineer
scouts saw party OF Free State Beers In Natal
territory. near Berg Upon being observed the
r,.~e retreated Immediately Commandant
vuioen. commanding the Free state artillery is
marching toward Alhertina. near stanreenens'
1877. he Hn.rs are nassed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
RRITAIN.S TERSE REPLY.

London. oct. 1.-THE Daily Mails" Cape
Town correspondent. telegra7hins Tuesday says
a -hor, and dlgn.hed reply has been communi-
Gated 70 Conynehan Greene. ne British Diplo-
matte Agent AZ Pretoria by Sir Alfred Miner.
british Hlsh Commissioner IN south Africa. 20
se handed to the Boer Government on Wednes-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
10 ATTEMPT At RACING.
rvcrR>1ON ROATS FLOUNDERED DOWN
-uROrGH FOG AND CAME RACK
THROUGH MORE FOG. But
WILL TRY AGAIN


TOMORROW
s,v perhaps. the Columbia and The
.----, NAV settle their differences But &c
...o-s a.. going row that day seems a long
. Three times last week the TWO yachts
80 - cover tho course = fifteen knots TO lee
s aud -e,.~n within the time lm.t ~ I've
ss half na.-- and fale1 lr Two Of those
s,-.s .r.x managed 20 make che outer mark.
...-s -A-v DIS uot come within five miles =
v..+a-jav was SET apart for me fourth at
.-. ... .,e people VINO went down % the
....'.s ss-.. have even The small satisfaction Of
sssl~s -sa t-a's c-0ss ne fne
o- e,o~, intervening day between race days
,....,l.s +rs WIND blew with sufficient force 20
.. ... o--...e...-.s over the course an hour or
,-o..-.r the time tT.t tut g. sure as The race
-. rs.,e came around would The wind. sr'e-
r.,-. .r th- morning every promise ~ good
,.-~ A.. -uay 20 nothing. until the challenger
s~t defender presented about as animated
,.s-..-a MS couple ~ sailing ships In the
Yesterday .r.-rs went from bad 70 worse Tho
.-, -s did -o. cutter MS wings even sufl-
.-..-. .. rsr-, the contestants from their an
...~.-. o.. t.e nrhtshv Z al the fascos that
.e e- marked TIE aeht this year for the
.. .-..v. was the most complete
THE LONESOME MANNING
n-s ~ t1e A-e- boats 70 come sheam ~ the
sandy Hook lsh-sF'3 yesterday morn ng was
.ls Manning the flagship u the patrol Neet Il
WAS ,ser about 1890 o'clock. but save fo-
<.v newspaper tuss there vas not another yes
e. ir -.-Ht
The heavy mantle = foF which hung over the
saa bid everything from view outside a radius
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
REVIEW OF NEGOTIATIONS.

r,,s Government has also by the foTmuia'''n
80 .o,, EXISTING franchise law and hy
rasolu,on with regard 70 the represen,a'.o",
constan,,y held these friendly discussions before
g.. e,as on the part Of Her Majesty Govern
r,snt. however the friendly nature ~ these d''-
cnssions has assumed more and more threat
80, tone and the rnlnds n the people = this
R.publc and the whole o. south Afrioa have
heen excited and condition ~ extreme ten
s.o, has been created owing 20 The faci that
Her Majesty's Government could no longer
agree 10 the legislation respecting the franchise
and ne resolution respecting representation IN
,hi- Republic and finally hy your note % sep
,.,,b4r -. lso9. which broke OF all friendly
correspondence on the subject and intirnaied
that Her Matesty's Government must now pro-
coed 70 formulate their OWN proposals FOR the
aral settlement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

LEVEL. STRAIGHT AND COMFORTABLE
~.. -..te 70 ,fe New York central Lines o'"r
r run hourly '-ain. between re last ana
Nest Sc f.me table 90 'Als paper -Al't
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
REPUDIATED BY CITY CLUB.
GENERAL MEETING DECLINES TO SUI
PORT DAILY AND HOLT.
ADVOCATES or JUSTICE BARRETT's RENOM-
NATION wIN-NEW CONFERENCE COM
MTrEE TO MEET REPUBLICAN con
vENTIoN COMMITTEE TO-DAY.


n, a vote NJ - n 90 -ha eit. club last night
r.puiiated the work % rs conference COM
r,ittoo declared itself IN favor ~ Tho nor~ira-
.-or - r..,foe ,.e,-rs ~ Ba~-e.. f~ +he Sill
,r...,o co,r. te-.h aud ~.roorsd Wheeler y
,..tpa., os o,..~.,,ar 80 tho o,,eere-.o .o,r-
,rft+-4 ,.ls,.,~ f- d.. s.aas simon S-e-ra with
,...4~ - a-,.,i-. , ,,o,, .ore.rs--a committee
Tho climb De- rho vote indicated rejected tho
r.,.r. 80 .,o oo-,.~s-o. ,,,,,,i.,aa which IN
N.rdav rieh. after four 4i0orer, si-.irgs vitn
representatives n other an.i-Tarnuauy organ
izatlons agreed on the following ricket.
,...-. ,..-pu e r.1v
49,. ..g.,t..- w., ,,o,-
,- .-....,
-,,,vs
- .>..u..-.
..- o..-. s,>,-.r,,. sr- ,ar-Fv an.
urrvAN~ ~ .--.-r..u
re- s..-.- ,,.,-r-.r- o.pr-rx
The conf"rr"es oic not select any can '"'
f'T jNs'l'es ~ me hnhl''pa' o'"''''
,erred this until i0-in'rro" AFTERNOON
O'Clock
When the resolution appointing ''n's''
committee was passed week as' 9TS.
i was a. the last moment "n'" me
committee from the Republican County ConVen-
tia7 had reached ne building
The WORK ~ Messrs Parsons De.sfeid ana
others Yesterday N ralyins the friends of JUS
tlce Barrett VAS apparent last n's't "he" .'''
members began o. gather Barrett yak "'.''
the afr and there wss a feeling before the meet
ing was called 20 order thar ~ 70 would '"
trouble for the conference committees repor,
During tto DAY fhe members ~ me Hel-'''.""
County Convention used strenuous efforts 20
prevent fight and induce m" rAcalcl'rah'S 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
TO FORCE " AR
rRANSvAAI,s PRESIDENT UNABLE TO
RESTRAIN POPULAR ARDOR-UNIIf
ANINNG PARTIES
rRr CABLE 70 rHr 7RIRrSr.l

London oct l0-The revival of the rumor
that President KruFer had demanded an explicit
assurance that the British troops should he
Withdrawn wi,h'n forty-eisht hours was re-
ceived here with general increduNty until there
were Two combinations from other sources.
Mining stocks were sharply affected by t. push
ing up prices along the whole line of Kafirs
No sacre, was made at the Colonial and War
Offices that something of the first Importance
had happened and all doubts We're dispsued by
The publication - the dispatch late in the even
Ing only one Interpretation could be placed
upon IT,
KRUGER finding II Impossible 70 hold back his
peasant warriors has determined 10 bring on a
war without delay. Failing 10 draw Mr Cham
heriajn into a premature disclosure Of fresh de-
r,ards which could 30 denounced as contrary to
tho convention n 1854 he has ordered his Sec
ratarv ~ state 20 send an ultmatum for the
Immediate withdrawal of troops and for the
suspension Il military Preparations The dis
match closes rith clumsy attempt 20 construe
refusal 20 comply with the demand as for
nal declaration q war by the British Govern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
KRrFGERs FALSE STEP.

~rIs -a-Ts = received here wifh cynlcal amlse-
,, ,,s t--r.e-ia, officials who perceive that
t--erer has delivered himself into their hands
-...o .., res-,ors.bnt-, for var must rest with
the Government which sends our 50 peremptory
q summons 70 eyacua-e South Africa and then
sets rs own soldiers r. motion.
This dispatch is well calculated by its con
.o-,n+uous terms and ITS lack of reason 70 unite
.-. u...,-s ,s.,,- There can .be no more peace
.alk in any quarter. and The Liberals Vill Join
forces with the Uuionists IN supporting active
var measures
The var feeling has been greatly stimulated
-. tho stirring scenes IN the city today when
the New South Wales Lancers we're greeted with
...o-.. .,,,~a o-,hsrkinq for South
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

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