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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04
To Protect the Plano.

To prevent the entrance Of verm'n
into pianos and organs by way Of the
pedal groove a piece Of sheet metal Is
attached to the pedal inside the case
to cover the opening and move with
the pedal. ",+.@ .--"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04
At the Reception.

Giddy Young Thing-"Do you know
that as Hamlet you reminded me very
much of BoothT
Eminent Young Tragedian-"Ah, in.
deedW
Giddy Young Thing-"Yes: your cos.
tune was almost exactly like the one
he used to wear when he played that
part" ,..
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04

Glove silver was the strange name
given to q custom which prevailed in
England during the Middle Ages
namely, the granting OF certain sum
of money to servants to buy gloves
with on Lammas Day, or, as 1t is called
now. Bank Holiday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04
Told Out Sf Court.

what was the heaviest fee you ever
got?" asked the pert young lawyer OF
the Nestor of the bar. ..v.....s....l.
"A yearling calf and load OF pump
kins; aggregate weight q ton and q
quarter" III. ~
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04
A Haam For Ua.

This war ought to be good thing
for Americans" -
"Why do you say that?"
Because there's a probability that
quite number Of US will become ia
miliar with our national anthem"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04
Items OF Interest.

Items OF Interest,".
There are 10000 camels at work In
Australia
The whistling buoy can be heard
about fifteen miles.
German school boys study harder
and play less than those OF any other
country.
Pious Russians do not eat pigeons
because of the sanctity conferred on
the dove in the Scriptures.
A perfectly formed face Is one-third
forehead, one-third nose, and one-third
upper and lower chiu.
The entire collection OF coins and
medals in the British Museum consists
Of nearly $4,000 specimens.
Ostrich tanning is a very profitable
industry in Africa; here 1t Is computed
there are over 10000 tame birds.
New Zealand has twenty-five estab-
lishments for freezing meats for Eu-
ropean markets. They can handle
100000 sheep year.
The title of Majesty" was first Civ
en- to Lewis XII Of France. Before that
time sovereigns were usually styled
"highness."
The nests of the termites, or white
ant, are, proportionHd to the size and
weight OF the builders, the greatest
structures in the world.
In India there is . species Of butter
fly In which the male has the left
wing yellow and the right one red.
The colors OF the female are exactly
opposite.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04

A Maine farmer has cart which he
built in 1895, the tires Of which have
never been reset. He also has scythe
snath which he has used every season
for forty-five years,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04

stretching across country and making
the distant sky look like a music chart.
Wireless telegraphy is coming in.
Already on the Isle Of Wight they
have a wireless telegraphy rlant. Mes
sages leap from role like This one at
Alum Bay, fourteen miles through
space, to Bournemouth.
A man named Marconi Is responsible
for the wireless system OF telegraphy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04

"The first envelope ever made is In
the possession Of the British Mu
scum" If we remember Che &C
count Of 1t in the Bible, 1t was fash.
ioned of fig leaves. 4" @3r
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04

Napoleon's cabbage palm at Long
wood has been blown down. 1t was
the last tree Of It's kind on the island
Of st. Helena, and the species has not
been found elsewhere. ..,......,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04

Tho Manufacture OF Linen. .- 81
ireland has long enjoyed the primacy
in linen manufacturing, but threat
has arisen against 1t In the Far East.
japan is In the field. or at least intends
to enter, as q competitor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04
The Goveruor's PRAYER.

well" said the Governor Of Manila,
"if this is a Pacific squadron, heaven
preserve US from their quarrslsoms
one"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04

It is said that many people In Maine
are 90 offended at the advertisements
painted on boards and barns along the
country roads that they refuse to deal
with Arms which 90 advertise.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04
Western Maryland Railroad.

,,-es --r-7Sr7sg-sal
sii-t!. 'tss.-..i s@1s s.sssasa1t@-<-sIREs .K-s02
CNchedule in effect March 10, 1899.
TRAINS GOING WEST
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04
Pumioe-stone Boat.

A lifeboat made Of pumice-stone has
been tested. It continued afloat with
. load even when full Of Yater.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04
Tell ON Sues Canal.

The toll on an ordinary ship passing
through the Suez canal averages about
$4,000 The distance is 90 miles. ;
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04
rHE rRfcK PHOTOGRAPH.

THE TRICK PnOTOGHAPH'
NAL magnetism" photograph. The ex.
Tlanation is quite startlingly simple
The young man is merely lying on
scaftold pole stuck through the wall.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04

There are 10000 camels at work in
Australia.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04

German school boys study harder
and play less than those OF any other
country.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-05-04

The whistling buoy can be heard
about fifteen miles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13

Otis for transmission to Aguinaldo, an
nouncing that if the prisoners We're
maltreated in any manner he and his
subordinates would be held personally
responsible.
At that time Aguinaldo was believed
to be within the Gordon established by
American troops reaching from San
Fabian to San Isdro. While it cannot
be learned that Ayuinaldo received the
communication, Gen. Otis undoubtedly
succeeded in apprising him of its con-
tents and, knowing the results of wan
ton injury either to the American or
Spanish prisoners, it is hoped here that
Aguinaido will see that they are pro-
tected from harm.
Ayuinaldo's efforts to secure recog-
milton by threatening injury to the pris-
oners is considered by the officials as
the last card to be played by the insur-
gent leader. 1t has been noticed that.
lalthough the insurgents have permit
ltei many Spanish prisoners to escape,
they nave carefully held the American
prisoners. This leads the officials to
believe that Aguinaldo hopes If finally
lcaptured, to make terms advantageous
Ito himself This would be Impossible if
1.-The prisoners We're found to have suf-
lfered any harm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
REBEL LEADER HIDING.
Aguinaldo Said to Have Deserted
His Troops and, Disguised, is
Now Hiding.
Believed That He is Somewhere in
Province Of Benguel- Troops
Good Work.
Several Thousand More spaniards
Released-The Province of Gag.
ayan Has Surrendered.
Washington, Dec. l3.-otis cables to.

Washington, Dec. 13.-otis cables to-
day:
Fifty men of the navy and fifty of the
army, transported by the navy, took
Laog ON the tenth instant. Young, with
his staff, followed the next day. He re-
ports that Howe. with the Pennsyl-
vania and battalion of the Thirty
fourth. followed by a portion of the
Thirty-third, passed north to Pidding,
east of Laog. The Third cavalry is
along the coast and in the mountains
pursuing the enemy. Young states that
his extreme northern force passed over
the mountains. driving the insurgents
under Gen. Tino, who was badly
wounded, killing fifty and wounding
many. He made large captures of
rifles and property with all insurgent
transportation and released Spanish
soldiers in that section to the number
of 1000. Our casualties are two
wounded. Our troops are Still pursu-
ing the remnants of Tino's command
Marches battalion of the Thirty third
reports from Cayan. Lepanto province,
that on the Ith inst. he destroyed
Aguinaldo's bodyguard and killed Cen.
Gregorio Pillar, received the surrender
of Gen. Concepceion and staff and
killed ana wounded fifty-two insurg-
ents. releasing 575 Spanish prisoners,
Including $50 friars. and captured con-
siderable property. His loss was two
killed and nine wounded. My informa-
ton is that Aguinaldo has disguised his
individuality and abandoned his troops
and is hiding in the province of Ben
guel.''
Admiral Watson informs me that the
province of Cagayan surrendered un-
conditionally to Capt. Mccalla of the
Newark on the l1th inst, all arms baing
surrendered. Maj. Batchelder is ninety
miles south of Apparri and his com-
mand is in good condition. The navy
will take supplies to Batchelder in q
launch at once. This surrender doubt
less includes the province of Isabella
Gen. Bates at Zemboanga reports af-
fairs there satisfactory, and nearly al
rifles surrendered. Macarthur, at Bay
ambong reports that he holds as pris-
oner OF war Mabini, the ablest of the in
surgents, and founder of the late gov
ernment.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
>oRuIE FROM l.ADa SMITH.
Boer Guns Destroyed b. British, but
at Cost. OF Heavy Losses

AT SostNo IIenyysIo asses
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-, s Nas yen. " hl's#
ousiss1ii lis2fsl Lazy smith reeountng an
5lisr saitaht sortia undsl t'ol. Metcalfs,
With avo men Of the Rifle brigade The
Beers were surprised again on the crest
sef a hill and driven back, and big how
sitzers Wefe destroyed With gun cotton
ihsse sortlss are becoming dangerous,
as ahs isltis brigade found 70 their cost.
heif retreat Was oloeked BY tFe Beers
I8afad thes had had q fight ths1ir wa y Trough
al 'ile pqints9f the bayenet. Their losses
'S'siis eofssldsra Die and some wounded
We're isit pshlnd- Gen. mites fightifg
ps%sr Is eAildeiitly ulaalieetsd by the
isils slese- ana re seTfiss are kseloitis
"a stss tsiliEsst q tiSsil
~ ilssts sii'e SSsisl' 1ig Wlth iaps-
'is3iles s1ia4l9ss eE victory iIi9'n Nolel!sq
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
cntncrc.. situa-ion.

London. Dec. ia special from
sMod,ier river says ''tiatacre is NOV
ing from Bushmans Hoek to sterk-
stroern. The magistrate at sterAstr troen}
wires that the situation there has
slightly improved. Many of the miss
ing have turned UP. French reports
that a detachment OF cavalry. with t@e
guns OF horse artillery, reeonneiteres
rhe enemy position yesterday a Gull
of Arundel. They shelled the enemy
out of Naalkopf.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
"Details OF Medder river Ha,,le.

North of Modder River, Dec IT,.
EARLY Yesterday evening the guards Of.
the Highland brigade moved from The
Modder river camp. marching in The
night in northeasterly direction. The
objective point of the Hlghianders was
the eastern spur of the Boer position.
the guards following the bank Of the.
river while the Yorkshire Light lnfan
try moved along the riverside. just
before daybreak the Hishlanders ar
rived within 200 yards of the Boer in
.trenchments. at the foot of the hill.
Unsuspecting that the Beers were in
the vicinity, the British We're still
marching in quarter column. in close
order when they met terrible fire
from the TANKS and We're forced TO re-
tire With heavy loss. The troops re-
formed under the shelter of some rising
ground ana gallantiy held their posi-
ton Later the Gordons arrived and
the troops gradually worked their way
until within 800 yards al the Boer posi-
tion. displaying the greatest sallantry.
Meanwhile the naval gun at Modder
river. howitzer batteries and horse ar
tillery opened terrific fire, entilading
the trenches and searching every por-
tion OF the Boer position. The Boer
guns were entirely silent. Meanwhile
the Beers on the open ground directly
in front moved with the object of max
ling flank attack but this was frus-
trated by the guards and artillery. The
Beers recommended shelling in the
evening, but no damage was done. The
! British slept on their position. 1t is
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Decisions Handed Down by Iowa's
Highest Tribunal Today.

Special 10 Times Republican.
Des Moines. Dec is The following
decisions Were handed down by the SUI
prems court today
Siate OF Iona W. Dunn, appellant,
Page district Affirmed.
state Of Iowa vs., Hoskins, appellant.
Buslla Vista district. Affirmed.
state OF Iowa, appellant, VS.. Olinger,
Dubuque district. Affirmed.
State Of Iowa vs. Robins, appellant.
Lee district. Reversed
State of Iowa ys. Spayde, appellant,
Webster district. Reversed.
McE,neiy, appellant, VS.. MeEnery,
Monroe district. Affirmed.
Handy vs.. Creamer, appellant, Wa
pello district. Affirmed.
Longley, appellant, vs.. McNey. Dallas
district Affirmed
youngermau. appellant, vs.. Board of
Supervisors. Polk district. Affirmed.
Gable, appellant, vs.. buchanan, Hen
ry district Reversed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
ORDERS BROOKE HONE
Gen. Leonard Wood Assigned to
Command Division Of Cuba.
Relieving Brooke.
Wood Will Exercise Authority Il
Military Governor Of the Island
Roberts Case.
Evidence Taken Before the House
Investigating Committee
Washington News.

Washington, Dec. ls. BY direction
80 tue president Gen. Leonard Wood
MAS today assigned to command the di-
VISION of Cuba, relieving Gen. Brooke
Wood in addition to his duties as di-
vision commander, Will exercise author
ity as military governor of the island.
Gen. Brooke is ordered, on completion
of the transfer, 70 repair to Washing
ton ana report to the adjutant general
for further orders Of the secretary of
war.
II relieving Brooke he president de-!
siileS &, sxpress ms high appreciation
for his faithful and efficient service as
I military governor of Cuba.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
ROBERTS CASE.
Taking OF Evidence Begun by the
Committee Today-Roberts' Objec-

Iakfn. of Evidence Begun by the
Committee Today Roberts Objec-
tions.
Washington. Dec ls.-The house COM
mittee today resumed investigation Of
the Roberts case
Charles Austin owen, of Salt Lake
City, testified that there was a general
understanding that DR.. Maggie c. shipp
Roberts and the defendant at bar main
tained the relation of husband and wife.
Roberts objected to the testimony on
the ground that what the lady had done
Vas insmaterial. in the absence OF evil
dsnce that / was at the direction OF B.
III. Roberts.
Taylor, chairman of the committee,
ruled that the competency of the evil
aeAee could be judged by subsequent
tesltlinony, Witness. on cross-examina-
tipn. admitted he had no personal know
ledge Of The matter and spoke only as tc
general belief
MeEwer, of the Philadelphia North
American, was examined as to a recent
interview with Roberts, and testified
Etllat Roberts spoke uf his 'wives re.
/ ferrins e them as good. true women,
toward Nilon obligations had been in.
FcurreG p1iol 70 the enactment OF thu
polyganly law.
CAPT. T. h Parsons testified thar
when in Salt Lake city in 1896, about
/ al M olle.day he called upon telephone
HIo DR.. Maggie Sh}pIe Roberts. A mans
4 voice answered Wien Parsons asked
Who talks & the reply came. B. II.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
Injured White Hunting.

coggon. Dec. 1S.-Robert Montgom-
cry. prominent citizen of this COM
munity, met with painful accident
while hunting. In some manner his gun
was accidentally discharged and the
second finger of his left hand was so
baely injured that amputation Of the
entire finger was found necessary
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
shot Bank Burglar.

Deep River, Conn. Dec. 1S.-At this
morning four unknown men attempted
TO force an entrance to the Deep River
Savings Bank. The bank watchman,
Harry ID. Tyler. fired, killing one robber.
The others escaped.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
PAGE OS
TELEGRAPH AND GENERAL:
Anothei BrItish Defeat in Africa

---V-
PAGE oSy
TEL gc;RApH ANT, c.tsN N-1r1, Az.
Anothe, T,riiisb sI,Af..a. i, Mt,
Details IL the Isatfl.. Al Madda
River.
Aeuinaldo Deserts HIS Army.
The Situation in Luzon.
Evidence in tfe sebeYts Case.
The Debate in Congress-.
Wood ssupersedes Iyealse IN Cuba.
Test If the oieomars Inc Law.
",
TELEGRAPH AND GlsNIsRAL:
Sensation III tha German Reictlstag.
Comment on Won i3nsieNg speech.
Tidal WaNe lsnguifs e'eraril
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
Hynu1n Nom,nated.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-The president
today nominated w. D. Bynum. Of In
diana, general appraiser of merchan-
disc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
ALLEN is III.

Nebraska Governor Appoints the
Ex-senator to succeed the Late
Hayward.
omaha, Dec. 49, Governor Poynter
today appointed Senator Allen to fili
the senatorial vacancy caused BY the
death Of Hayward.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13

Manila. Dec 13.--Col. Smith. with a
detachment of the Seventeenth infan-
try, surrounded and captured in viii
lage near Malasqui party of guer
rillas who had made their headquarters
there The party included the band
which assassinated seven officials at
Malasqui for friendliness to the Ameri-
cans.
All are insurgents who became BAN
dts when the disintegration of the Fill
ipino army began. They kept the coun-
try around Malasqui in state of ter
ror for several weeks and committed
Twenty-Five murders in less than that
number of days. When they We're
caught they We're promptly sent to Cen.
MacArthur's headquarters at Bayam
bang by train. 1t is expected that they
will be speedily tried and either shot or
hanged as an example.
The whole country north of San Fer
nando and between San Fernando and
Manila. except within the permanent
line of troops around the city and the
closely patrolled stretches of railroad,
swarlms with similar bands. Probably
they will be Increased by men from Pi-
lars army, many of whom are making
their way south to join the insurgent
force In Cavite province.
These people for the most part sue
ceeded in lodging Cen Grant Col. Bell
and Col. HOODS troops, who are scout
ing the country for them. They devote
their energies to ambushing the COM
missary wagons and to picking up sol
dicrs who leave their commands. Every
day some wagon train is fired upon or
some soldiers disappear.
Gen. Wheeler's secretary, Mr.. Car
rett, was disarmed and slashed by a
bo!oman almost within sight of head
quarters his assailant pursuing him
nearly into the headquarters building,
The policy of these ruffians is to make
the country uninhabitable for Ameri-
cans and to frighten natives from Civ
ing assistance to the Americans. as well
as to compel the inhabitants to support
the insurrection.
Frequently they raid and loot towns
The brother of the president of linus
went outside the town the other day t.
harvest some rice He was captured b,
his compatriots, accused of being a spy
and executed.
Only small proportion of the insur-
gent arms have been surrendered ant
the problem of suppressing this guer
rilla warfare is anything but easy o.
solution Some of the American Off
GERS think IT worse than fighting Indi
ans. owing to the difficulties of th'
country and the trouble in locating th
enemy. who resort. when hard pressed
to the amigo dodge and hide their guns
Some of the Americans favor the is
suance of proclamation declaring al
natives found with arms to be bandits
punishable as criminals. instead of be
ing treated as prisoners of war.
American Prisoners as Hostages.
Washington. Dec. 13.-Considerabl
concern has been felt in official circle
for some time respecting the fate o
American prisoners still held by tn
Filipino insurgents. This is due. to a
intlmation made by Aguinaldo in a not
to Gen. Otis. delivered month age
that grave injury might befall til
prisoners II recognition of the so-calle
Filipino republic by the United State
al
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
7nz2l1a.11Q
BAD FIRE AT SHELDON.
Three business Buildings Destroyed
Loss $50. OO-Inccndtary.

Sheldon. Ia, Dec. 1S.-Last nights
fire destroyed three business buildings.
Loss. $4,000 1t is believed the fire was
incendiary.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
Many Mounded.

Orange River, Cape Colony, Dec. 1s
Three hundred and twenty of the
wounded have arrived here from the
Modder river.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
Gcn Ferr.oro Dead.

New York, Dec. 13.-Maj. Gen. Fer
roro is dead in this city, aged 6s. He
acquired the title by service during the
civil war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
lie senate.

Washington, Dec. 1s-In the senate
today Gallinger, of New Hampshire,
presented bill for the codification of
the pension laws.
At 12:4O the senate went into execu-
tive session ana at 1870 adjourned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
rhe Boer story.

Pretoria, Dec. ll.An official report
SAYS: A battle at AIodder river began
yesterday With cannon firing and
heavy tigtltins, proeeeding from $50 in
the morning until $50, With cannon
illaxiit.s and rifles The bombardment
began at 4:3o ard the fighting stiil con-
tinues. a balloon had Just arisen abssve
the Rritish positions where i re-
manned ten minutes and then de-
scanded. Heavy rains during tne
night.
MI o'clock this morning another re-
port was received from Aloider river
y aispatcr rider brought word that az
the Boer positions had been maintained
land forty -one British prisoners taken.
AT $3.50 il wa 5 reported that the heavy
cannon fire was somewhat ag,ated. Ille
British We're constantly using bal-
Iloon. Fighting was still gong on at
nom.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
Cambridge W. Oxford.

London. Dec. 13.-F'oot ball: Cam
bridge, two goals and four tries: OK
ford, nothing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
T.-R. BJLLE TIN.
No! fable NEWS OF TODAY.
Tho w en,l,er

= -a-F'air tonight: snow Thursday
Ie southwest; colder in the north
It tonight.
fllinois-F'air tonight; colder in the
nrtheast Thursday cloudy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13

sxfec5efi there VIII be q renewal of the
iigsltisg oifacl-Ees. The losses on both
sides wer.. very heavy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13
REVERSE FOR M[IHUEN.
British Forces Meet With Practical
Defeat and Severe Losses Near
Modder River.
Attempt to Force the Boer POST q
a Signal Failure Fought
Many Hours.
Mondays Battle Reported by Me-
thuen to Have Been Disastrous
to His Troops

London, Dec 1s-The following Of
ieial telegram Was received today from
cape Town, dated December l.:
"Methuen wires that Gen. Wau-
chone was killed in action yester-
day
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-12-13

London, Dec. 49, Methuen's re-
port from Modder river shows that
he met With serious check Mon
day and suffered great losses.