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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Beers Occupy Stormberg.

Cape Town, Nov. 27.-The Beers &C.
cupied Stormberg, Cape Colony, Sum
day morning.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Retiring IA m Mool River.

Estcourt, Nov. 26, ncon.-Command-
ant-General Joubert is retiring frum
Moot river on Ladysmith.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Communication Restored.

Durham, Nov. 26, nocn.-Telepraphic
communication with Estcourt has been
restored.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
A Rebuke to the Beers.

Cape Town. Nov. 27.-The Cape Ar
gus says: lord Methuen's letter to
the Boer commandant warned him that
the British commander would not REG
ognize anything but a flag of truce,
adding: TO place n white handker-
chief on a rife and to take advantage
OF your enemy is Il cowardly action,
which neither you nor | a countc-
nance"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Didn't WHIT for the Charge.

Cape Town, Nov. 25.-On the arrival
of the Belmont wounded. with the
Boer prisoners taken in that engage
ment, most of the wounded will be
LOGGED in Beaufort hospital, where 125
beds have been prepared.
One of the prisoners who was wound
ed in the Orange river engagement, on
being asked what he thought of tho
British bayonet charge, answered.:
"Almighty. Do you think l waited
for that?"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

LETTER TO MRS. NO. o4,3oS1
slam so grateful to you for what
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has done for me that I feel as
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Unconhrmed Reports.

Cape Town, Nov. 25.-Unconfrmed
reports continue to arrive here to the
effect that Gen. White recently caught
the Beers in a trap at Ladysniith, in
ducing d~etachments of the beleaguer-
Ing force to venture into the open
country. when sortie parties from the
British captured then,.
1t is difficult, however, to believe thai
news Of such importance would not
lave been officially announced, and it
is hello that the affair described will
probably turn out to hc the sortie res
,J,orted from the Boer headquarters No
vembtr %.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
A Reconnnissnnce in Force.

Durham, Nov. &c, noon.-Advices
from Moot river a recon-
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

Durham. Saturday. Nov. 25.-Advices
from Mooi river say that Il katiir,
brought in Saturday, who was i'm
pressed at johannesburg and allotted
that Gen. Joubert and four sons, with
a commando. are coming south. The
kaffir estimates the lioer strength at
from 1000 to 5000 men. According to
his story the British smashed one or
two of the enemy's big guns at Lady
smith.
There was a heavy thunderstorm Mt
Mcoi river Saturday night. All Is
quiet there, and W. guns for the naval
brigade nave arrived.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
War Office Bulletin.

"Cape Town, Nov. 24.-Afternoon.-
Gen. Mcthuen further reports that the
wounded are doing well. There are
over fifty prisoners, including a Ger
man c~pmmandant and six field cor
nets. Nineteen of these prisoners are
wounded. We arc unable to estimate
the Beer losses. The prisoners say
that yesterdays attack was Il surprise,
snd it is the only beating they have
had. A large amount of correspon-
sdence has been secured. The reserv-
lists are doing well. Col. Pole-Carew
replaces Featherstonbaugh in COM
tmand of the Ninth brigade"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
TIE BDERS BEATEN BACK.
Gen. Lord Methuen's Battle With
the Beers at Fincham's
Farm Thursday.
THE BRITISHERS USED THE BAYoNET.
They Stormed the BOer Position,
Capturing the Langer with Guns,
Equipment, Prisoners md Live
stock-The Ninth Lancers Parsued
the Fleeing BOers.

Cape Town, Nov. 25.-From the few
details which have reached here CT
Gen. Methuen's fight with the Beers,
Thursday, it appears that Beers from
Fincham's farm shelled an advance
body of the British Wednesday, No
vember %, and the British artillery
was pushed forward and shelled a hill,
which the British subsequently occu-
pied, capturing two guns. The Boer
casualties were 80 men killed and
wounded.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Enemy Suffered Greatly.

The enemy showed the greatest stub
bornness and must have suffered
greatly. Twenty we're buried. 1t is
known that 81 were killed and Is
wounded. More than so horses were
found dead in one place. One battery
fired 500 rounds.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

Regarding Thursdays fight 81 Beers
killed are accounted for. SiNty-four
wagons were burned, a large quantity
of powder. $4,000 rounds of ammuni-
ton and 80 shells were blown ..p.
Commandant Albrecht (chief of the
Orange Free State artillery, COM
manded the Boer artillery. Gen.
Rclewy was in chief command"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
ling the Fire Zone.
The ContendinE Forces.

London, Nov. 25.-A special dispatch
received here from Belmont "a that
Gen. Methuen's force numbered 1000
men, and that the Beers had 5000
men. The latter, it is added. held an
exceedingly strong position on a series
of hills, extending a dozen miles. They
were strongly ~intrenched, and their
cannon were posted strongly, and
were excelIently served. The battle
begun at seven o'clock, and ragged for
several hours. The Beers held their
position with great stubbornneSs and
splendid courage. The british rifle
me forced the attack, under a raking
fire, end carried position after position
with superb dash, driving III the
Boers with great slaughter. The
engagement was really a series of
battles, during which the Beers were
constantly carrying off their dead and
wounded.
The Beers hoisted a white flag over
their second position. whereupon Lieut..
WiIloughuy, of the Coldstream
guards, stood mp, and WAS Immediately
shot down. The Beers twice repeated
the same tactics.
The war office has issued The follow
Ing advices:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Honorable Mention.

"Our force must halt II day at
Gras Pan to rest and replenish an-
munition. The force worked splendid
ly and is prepared TO overcome many
difficulties. The naval brigade, the
Royal marines, the light infantry and
the first battalion of the North Lam
cashire regiment especially distin-
pu;Shed themselves.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
ANOTHER DESPERATE BATTLE.
Lord Methuen Again Engages the
Beers Opposing His March to the
Relief of Kimberly.

London, Nov. 26.-This afternoon the
war Office posted the following dis.
patch, dated Cape Town, 1920 p. III.
to-day. from Gen. Forestier-Walker:
Opposed by a Body of Beers.
"LGrd Methuen reports that he
moved yesterday Saturday at $3.50 a.
m., with the Ninth brigade, the mount
ed CORPS, the naval brigade and two
batteries, the guards following with
the baggage. Near Gras Pan (about
ten miles north of Belmont, on the rail-
way line to Kimberly $500 Beers with
six guns and two machine guns, op-
posed Kim. The action began at q.
q. III.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Business Was Suspended.
Streets Lined with Military.

The military lined the streets be-
tween Carroll Hall and the Church of
the Redeemer. where the public SER
vices were held. The church floral
decorations were magnificent.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
The Fighting Was Desperate.

Our batteries fired shrapnel very ac-
curately till the heights seemed clear.
Then the naval brigade and infantry
advanced to the assault. The fighting
was desperate until 10 a. M. when the
heights were carried. The Beers re-
treated on the line. where the Ninth
lancers were placed to intercept them.
The result was not known at the time
OF ~telegraphing. The artillery took
immediate advantage of the enemy's
retirement.
GnIiantry of the Naval Brigade.
early in the action 400 Beers at
tackled u rear guard. The brigade Of
guards met this and also protected the
aflnks. The naval brigade acted with
the greatest %gallantry and suffered
heavily, but no particulars r yet
known.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08
VERNON.

John Campbell and wife are spending
their Thanksgiving week at South Am
herst.
II. d. Reynolds of Ervng has bought
lot of standing timber of Geo. Butterfield,
and will cut it this winter.
DIR. Smith of Stockbridge was a guest of
e. 0. Lee this week. They were class
mates at Middlebury college.
Preaching at the Adventist church next
Sunday at IL A. NJ, by the pastor. Sub
ject; "Not always child"
S. w. Bailey is recovering from an at
tack of bronchitis. Mrs. Tenney is sick.
Guy johnson is detained at home from
school with measles.
Schools all began for winter term on
Monday with the same teachers, except in
the centre school, where Mis- Lula Hall
will teach this winter
Major Butterfield, son of Geo. Butter
field, got fall from hay loft in his barn
last week and badly sprained and injured
his ankle, when will confine him to the
house for some time.
Mr.. Howatt, manager of Kensico farms
and representing Briar Cliff farm, N. Y,
has bought number of choice cows in
town, selecting them from the herds of j .
o. Frost, E. II. Akley and others.
Mrs. Chas. Jackson has one of the hand
soonest house plants to be found in this
vicinity cactus, with 12S bright pink
blossoms. Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson's two
sons, Arthur and Fred, with their families
spent Thanksgiving with them.
Although last Sunday evening was
rainy, there was a good attendance at the
concert given by the Christian Endeavor
society at the chapel, which was well con-
Quoted and well given and showed that the
society was alive to the best interests of
our young people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08
81 Stand Firm to Recommend II.
The Ely Copper Mines Sold

To George Westinghouse of PIttsburg,
the Millionaire Inventor of the Air
BrRke---FavOrsble Outcome for the
bradford Savings Bank and Trust
Company.
The Ely -Copperfeld Mining company's
property has been sold to George Westing-
house of Pittsburg Pa, the millionaire in
ventor of the air brake and the principal
owner of the Westinghouse Electric com
pany. The first payment of $4,000 was
made Nov. %, and ten DAYS allowed for the
delivery of the deed, at the end of which
time the second payment of $4,000 was
received. Payments of $15 600 will be
made every three months until the whole
amount of the purchasing price has been
exchanged. The Bradford savings bank
and trust company will receive nearly the
whole amount of its claim, and all litiga-
tion between the bank and Robert f.
Straiue of Boston in regard to the mining
property will be settled by this transaction
About 40 hands are now employed at the
mines, but it is expected that extensive OPP
erations will be carried on there next sea-
son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
NMwFANB.

Mr.. and Mrs. David Ballou have left
their farm in Wilmington to live for the
present at the Green homestead.
Miss Alice Convey of North Sanbornton,
N. H., is spending the month with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Parsons.
A well-signed petition has been In cir
culation asking the county officials to re-
tain Jailer Davis in the County House.
The stroke of paralysis suffered by w.
T. Bruce on Wednesday of last week, de-
veloped more critically than was at first
reported. For day or two it was feared
that improvement would not follow.
There has been, however, this week slow
gain In some respects.
Last Sundays Sunday school service was
varied by the reading of several letters
from children telling how they earned their
pennies contributed on that day to the
Vermont Bible society. Picking chips
from wood land to sell was a source of
earning to some, and two who wrestled
successfully with the multiplication table
were able thereby to multiply pennies.
The village school opened this week with
good attendance, there being several old
er pupils than we're present in the
fall. This school, taught by Mrs. Ken
yon, an experienced teacher of ability with
love and enthusiasm for her profession, Of
fers opportunity for youth to progress
Mrs Kenyon has a good faculty for i'm
parting useful information aside from text
book learning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08
SOUTH VERNON,

Guy johnson is at home from school,
i'll with the measles.
Cora Brooks has gone to Mortified to
attend school this winter.
Mrs F. w. johnson and Mrs. Riley re-
turned home Saturday from Worcester,
Mass.
Mrs. William A. Newton is failing.
Her daughter, Mrs. Emma Stockwell, is
with her at present.
Several of the Masons and their friends
attended the public installation at North
field Wednesday evening.
Ladies' night was observed at State Line
grange Tuesday evening with a box sup
per and a social time generally.
The farmers are delivering the tobacco
crop at the Suter Brothers warehouse,
in Brattleboro, as fast as it is ready.
The Union church association members
are invited to meet at A. Whithed's next
Saturday at p. NJ, to look over plans for
a church.
Mrs. T. Webster johnson and daughters
of Bernardston and George Alace OF
Northampton were guests at Fred John.
sons the first of the week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08
SOUTH NEwFANB.

George Whitney is visiting in Athol for
few days.
Frank Fisher is at work for G. Z. Perry
in Williamsville.
School will begin next Monday with Miss
Cheney as teacher.
Joseph Dexter is suffering from rheu-
matism and other Affections.
Mrs. Joseph Morse has somewhat i'm
proved during the past week, though as
yet very i'll.
Hugh Stratton has returned to his home
in Agawam, Mass, after a stay of two
weeks with relatives.
The centennial anniversary of the death
of Washington will be observed on the
evening of the 14th, next Thursday, by a
meeting and appropriate exercises at the
Baptist vestry. A general invitation is ex-
tended TO the public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08
WEST TowNsHBND.
Death Of Rev. c. ]. swl,ner.

Rev. Mr. Switzer, who had been failing
rapidly in mind and body for some time,
passed away Dec. 2. He was an uutiring
student and distinguished scholar. He
had occupied various Congregational pull
pits, both in New England and at the
West Mr.. Swilzer came to this place in
the spring of 1878 and preached here the
succeeding three years. Besides his wife
he leaves three sons and a daughter, Month.
dion and Bernard of Putney and Cyril and
Miss Hortense of this place. Funeral ser
vices were held at the church on Tuesday,
attended by Revs. Mr.. Goodhue of West
minister West, Norton of Newfane and
Hardy Of Townshend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08
VERMONT NEWS.
Inspector Of Finance Reports.
Total Deposits I'm the Savings Banks OF
the state sac 020,S4O, a Gain OF s2,-
440,O2S During the Year.

Total Deposits in the Savings Banks OF
the State sac O20,s4O, a Gain OF s2,-
440,O2S During the Year.
+. 5. Platt, inspector of finance of the
state of Vermont, has made his annual re-
port, which has just been printed by the
futile company. There were 40 savings
institutions in the state on June 80. the
closing of the fiscal year covered by the re-
port, which is a decrease of one from the
previous year. The aggregate deposits in
the savings banks, savings institutions and
trust companies, June 80, 1890, were $780,
026, 1913, a gain over amount of deposits
for the year of 50, 445, O2796. The total
number of depositors was lis, 1850, a gain
for the year of 1886.
Ninety-nine thousand five hundred and
forty-three residents of this state had de-
posits of $30,3S4, 119 rs; 10, 1853 non-resi-
dents had deposits of So, lag, 62995 Resi-
dent depositors show an increase for the
year OF 1912 in number and 81, TAO, 276. %
In amount of deposits; nonresident depos-
ltors increased 913 in number and $712,-
10l.74 in amount of deposits. The aver
age amount of deposits to each depositor
was 1922. 10, an increase in average for
the year of $500. The average to each
resident depositor was S305.24, an increase
for the year of $685. and to each non-resi-
dent SAB Al, an increase of $23 70. De-
positors to the number of 1920 had each
more than $500 in a bank, and the total
amount of such deposits was So, 760, OBJ. 05,
an average of $2036. 3S to each of such de-
positors.-[ Rutland Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08
The Soldiers Home.

The membership of the soldiers home at
Bennington, as reported Dec 1, was 102,
of which so were present. There are also
present two soldiers of the Cuban war.
The government has not yet provided for
their care, so they are not included in the
membership. There are 15in the hospital.
some seriously i'll. During the year $1,000
has been expended in repairing damages
caused by the freshet of 1898, aud scarcely
trace of them can now be seen. Twelve
hundred dollars has also been expended in
enlarging the reservoir, building a new
stone dam and making other improvements.
There is now an ample supply of water for
all home uses
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08
The Rt. Rev. }. y. MIchaud Installed
as RIshou Of Vermont

The Rt. Rev. ] s. Michaud was INSTALL
ed as Catholic bishop of Vermont Wednes-
day at Burlington. Clergymen from many
parishes in this and other states were pres
ent al the services. Bishop Michaud cele-
brated pontifcal high mass at 0 o'clock
for the repose of the soul of the late Bish-
op Louis de Goesbriand. He was assisted
10y his clergy. The chanting of the Lib
era" closed the memorial services for the
late bishop. The cathedral was draped
with mourning during the mass, but
the black Grape was removed after the
service. After the pontifcal high mass
Bishop Michaud assembled the pontifcal
throne and delivered an address to his PEG
pie and to the clergy, after which the
priests proceeded to the throne and, as a
token of his authority, kissed the episcopal
ring. The chanting of the"Te Deum"ended
the services.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08

A. l. iNewman is reported to have dis
covered rich deposit of gold on the farm
of j. H. Clough on the Washington road
near Chelsea. Mr.. Newman has bought
the miners right and will open the vein
with dynamite.
Addie Kelley, IS, was in a critical condi-
ton at her home in Bennington Friday
evening. She was recovering from an at
tack of typhoid fever and late in the after
noon 10 drops of carbolic acid were given
her by mistake for other medicine. 1t is
believed now that she will recover.
Sheriff Wilson brought Wilher Matthews
from North Adams to Bennington Friday
He was returned ON the governors requisi-
ton, being wanted for destroying a steam
engine and bolts in Readsboro besides car
rying some portions away with him. The
total value is estimated at about 800. He
was arrested in North Adams two weeks
ago. Matthews had a grudge against the
owner of the property.
Bert Smith, 70, son of John Smith of
Bennington, was accidentally shot nv a
Younger companion while out hunting Fri
day The charge of shot entered SMITH
right arm below the shoulder, and, passing
upward, tore away the muscles to the
shoulder, exposing bones and producing a
horribly lacerateu WOunu. Inc boy mas
rallied fairly well from the shock and may
recover.
A railway deal of Importance has been
practically concluded at Montreal, which
is expected to have the effect of augment
ing the Canadian export trade of Boston,
and possibly of giving the Rutland Railway
system entrance to a Canadian summer
seaport at Sorel, at the junction of the St.
Lawrence and the Richelieu rivers. The
railways concerned in the deal are the Rut-
land and the United Counties, the former
obtaining control of the latter.
The Vermont Veterans association held
its annual meeting at Young's hotel in Bos-
ton Tuesday evening, 90 members being
present. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year. President, D. W..
Taft; vice president, DR.. W. H H. Learn
ard second vice president, DR.. James
Newton; third vice president, L. j. GLOVES;
fourth vice president, g. H. Graves; fifth
vice president, O. A. Green; treasurer, W.
H Goodnow; secretary, w. S. Alden; ex-
ecutive committee, A. f. Carpenter, John
Wardwell, W. S. Bush and John G.. Bost-
wick.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08
Earl Wheeler is at home.

Fred Holmes was in town over Sunday.
The singing school taught by Mr.. Hem.
enway of Grafton is held on Saturday
evening.
The village school opened on Monday
with Miss Laura Bradley of Putney as
teacher.
Mrs. Frank Blood of Springfield has
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harrison Howard.
A singular feature of this dry weather is
a shallow well on S. w Jennison's farm.
1t has always been sensitive to drouth and
dried up this year in June, but is now full
TO overlooking.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08

II is often difficult 10 decide what to get your
friends for holiday gifts. Here is a suggestion:
Good morning, Jennie, have brought you a
nice present." said Gertrude, as she handed her
friend neatly wrapped package.
The pale, weary looking girl who was slowly
recovering from severe illness, opened the bun
die and held up a large bottle of clear rich medi-
cine.
Hoods Sarsaparilla! she exclaimed. 81
have been reading about it today and wished l
had bottle"
On New ears Day Jennie was able to be out
on the street and to her friends who remarked
how well she was looking she simply said Hood S
sarsapaTilla," aud every one Of them knew Il was
this great medicine that had given her back her
health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08
Board of Inspection Appointed.

Special orders from the adjutant gener-
ais office announce that Major Frank L.
Howe and Capt. Harry F. Dole, company
F, have been appointed board of inspec-
tion to examine and report upon the con-
dition of ordnance and ordnance stores, of
clothing, camp and garrison equipage, and
quartermaster's stores, for which Brevet
Major General William H. Gilmore, quar-
termaster general of Vermont, is RESPONSE
bic to the United States government The
board will meet at Montpelier, Dec. at 10
A NJ, or as soon thereafter as practicable,
subject to the call of the senior member.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08

Harvard now has over 1000 regular stu
dents, and including the students of the
summer schools and the girls of Radcliffe
the total registration is $500.
Yale and Harvard divided $4s,0 re-
ceipts from the foot ball game at Cam
bridge. The game between Yale and
Princeton at New Haven brought about
$24, 900 net.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08
Liquor in a Blind Cellar.
Officers Make "a Big Seizure in Barre in
House which They Had RaIded sew
ernI Times without Finding Contra
band Goods.

ernl Times without Finding Contra
band Goods.
The most successful single seizure of liq-
uor ever made in Barre took place Satur-
day, when officers searched the store of
Frank Cobb on North Main street. Forty
nine pint and four quart bottles of whis-
key were found in the store and in blind
cellar in the house five 5-gallon kegs, 249
plnts and l6 quarts of whiskey, a keg of
vine and 80 bottles of a mixture. The
house had been raided several times lately,
but nothing found. On Saturday an iron
bar was used in pryiug over the top of
rough cupboard. The wall moved, and an
additional pressure sent section about 5
by 3 feet back into a blind cellar This
section was cemented together TO match
the rest of the wall, and was mounted on
trucks which moved on two car track rails
Cobb is now under $500 bonds, and his
hearing will be held today
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-08

Dr. BulI's Cough Syrup is unequaled for
bronchitis, loss of yoce, hoaIseness, and other
throat and lung affections 1t cures more quick
lY than any other medicine.