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in the vicinity OF Sixth and Berry streets.
He did not visit his usual haunts yester-
day morning. but about II o'clock Special
OHicer Ryan Of the Fire Alarm and Police
Telegraph Department was attracted by
a man covered with blood wandering aim
lessly among the lumber piles. The CORY
individual proved TO be Mcdonald. The
oloOd was squirting from the fearful EaSh
IN his throat and his shirt was saturated
with the red fluid from the wounds in hts
breast.
The man was weak from loss OF blood
and tainted just as the special officer
rushed 70 his assistance. He was hurried
10 the Receiving Hospital. where IL was
found that his Windpipe had been severed
and that there were two deep cuts over
the heart and one in the left side OF the
abdomen After the man rallied he stated
that he had been attacked on the steamer
Noyo by Fireman Charles Smith, who
after stabbing him had thrown him into
the muddy waters OF the slough The de-
tective worked on this theory. but found
that Mcdonald had not been on board OF
the vessel and that Fireman Smith had
not left the boat during the day. and de-
MED all knowledge of the affair.
Later the injured man admitted that his
first story was not true. He said that he
had been attacked while on his way 10
the NOyo by a fireman named Pheian
C(allaghan. This latter individual the po-
lice have been unable 10 locate lie IS
not known at the headquarters OF the Ma
rine Firemen's Union. and his name does
not appear in the city directory The de-
/
a myth. but Mcdonald insists that he ex-
lists and that he is the man who assaulted
him.
While under the influence OF the anes-
thetics that had been given him McDon-
aid told a rambling story about fireman
named Porter assisting In the alleged at
tempt 20 murder him. Porter lives at ils
Brannan street. and denies that he knows
Mcdonald or had anything 10 do with the
stabbing.
As the investigation into the mans
statements progressed the more dense be-
came the mystery that surrounds the cut
/ ting. and the authorities admit their in
ability to unravel IL until Mcdonald s
wounds heal sufficiently 10 enable him 70
| talk and tell all OF the details. II Is evi-
dent that he is concealing something. and
t all or the circumstances seem 10 point "a
/ the conclusion that he was cut by some
one whom he is not inclined TO have pun
ished. What the motive may be for tiie
/ desperate attempt 20 take the mans life
is one Of the things that adds much 10 the
mystery
When Mcdonald was found he was
| drenched. bearing out the statement that
4 he had been thrown into the water. But
I IL was observed that he was not covered
with the ooze of the Channel-streei
/ slough. and the mud that covered his
/ clothes was not OF the kind that abounds
! in the vicinity Of Sixth and Berry streets
Yet IL was fresh mud. and the detectives
/ are puzzled TO know where II came from
| IL has been definitely proven that rob.
berry was not the motive for the crime 10,
when McDonald's clothes were searched
/ at the Receiving Hospital a considerable
| amount OF cash was found in his pockets
| sister-in-law OF the wounded man re
] sides at ID Second street. She Is tht
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moving men across the Free State from
Natal 10 Jacobsdahl and Modder River.
Such a movement would occupy about
ten days for any considerable force. and
about seven or eight days for a force Of
less than 1000 men II II IS carried out
Methuen's columns may prove unequal 70
is task.
II seems doubtful whether the enemy
Will make any stand south Of Ladysmith.
but latest dispatches would indicate that
the British forces are moving north on
converging lines that will cross near Co.
lenso. II the Beers make a stand south
Of Colenso they viii have behind them
Tugela River in food and only fordable
in places. This means complete annihila-
tion II they are defeated. II they make a
stand behind the Tugela they are not ont
Of reach Of General White. who m ght.
with his cavalry. strike their only possi-
bic line Of retreat in the direction OF OIL
vers Hoek and Drakensberg passes. II is
thought that they are most likely 20 fall
HaCI@ anu push men over toward hImo moer-
ley.
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NEXT BATTLE WILL
BE AT SPYTFONTEIN

Special cable 20 The Gail and the New York
Bennett
LONDON. Nov. 2s.-In all the three for
vard movements Of British forces an ex-
tremely interesting situation is develop
ing. General Gatacre and General French.
on The north border Of Cape Colony. have
begun moving along the De Aar-Nauw-
poorr line for an advance from Coles sberg.
Lord Methuen continues his progress
toward Kimberley. Because he has 10
dght at each railway station from Orange
River some c-edence was given 70 an
agency telegram in the later afternoon
papers that he had had a third engage
ment with the enemy al Honey Nest
Kloof nine miles from G-as Pan. and that
be had captured 1900 900 rounds OF Boer
ammunition. but up 70 O'Clock this
morning there is no confirmation Of this
third encounter.
The next battle 10 be expected Is al
Spytfontein. where there is a good posi-
ton. Stages Of his advance will probably
be Gras Pan 10 Honey Nest Kloof. nine
miles: Honey Nest Kloof 10 Modder
River. fifteen miles: Modder River 10
Spvtf0ntein. fourteen miles. Spytfontein
70 Kimberley. eleven miles The British
advance must necessarily proceed along
the railway line. whichrun straight aln0st
between Honey Nest Kloof and Nodder
River. The river will be no obstacle. as II
is small and easily fordable At Spvtfon-
tein there are a few scattered hills. This
is The only point where the Beers will be
able 10 avail themselves Of cover The
British movements are undoubtedly diff
cult and dangerous. The greatest peril
arises from the possibility Of the Beers
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an act Of courtesy, that the South Afri-
can republic and the Orange Free State,
having declared war against her Majesty.
the Queen. and having invaded the British
colonies OF the Cape. a state of war has
naturally existed since the 11th OF Octo-
Der between the British Government ald
the South African republic and the Orange
Free State.
The note appears 10 he couched in siri-
lar terms TO those addressed by the Brit
ish Government to the governments Of
continental Europe. II will not materially
affect the United States. except TO enable
the Government 10 deal vigorously with
any persons who attempt TO recruit in the
United States for either party 10 the war.
BOer or British.
Nothing has been heard from Mr. Ma
crum recently respecting the measures OF
success attending his efforts 10 care for
the British interests in the two Dutch re-
publics. which were confided 10 him.
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TO FIGHT UNDER
THE B0ER FLAG

NEW YORK. Nov. E.-The Evening
Post says: Enlistments for the Boer
army. il was learned to-day. are making
some progress IN this city. though more
men are volunteering in Philadelphia and
other places. The recruits are found
chiefly among the Irish-Americans. al
though Germans and men of other natiCn-
alitles are volunteering 70 fight under the
BOer flag. Some dozens of young Irish
men have already left this city for the
Transvaal but the largest recruiting is
done in Chicago and other Western cities.
san Francisco sending her quota.
In the Rand at the beginning OF the war
there We're some thousands of Irishmen.
who had not been particularly esteeu sd
by the British Government before they
left Ireland. and these have now with few
exceptions taken the field. These men
have always stood high in the friendship
OF Kruger. and IL is said he can have as
many men from this country as he wants.
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/ ONDON. Nov. 2S. 40 a. m.
Ia fresh interruption in the
East African cable service At this
interesting moment has caused q
cessation OF war news. As yet the
War Office has not received Lord
Methuen' list OF casualties, nor IS
any information at hand regard
ing the whereabouts OF the Ninth
Lancers. who went in pursuit OF
the Beers from Gras Pan.
The Daily Mail says that a pn-
vate telegram announces that the
Lancers are still scouting ahead
OF Methuen's advancing column.
but as he announced Yesterday
that ne was giving his men a day $
rest this IS hardly possible.
Indeed. the greatest anxiety is
felt, and more especially in view
OF the fact that a Berlin journal,
the Deutschwarte, which regu-
larly prints Boer communica-
tons. announced yesterday, be
fore It could have been ascer-
tanned from British sources. that
the naval brigade lost 100 men
at Gras Pan and that the Ninth
Lanoers were captured.
L IS understood that theGov-
eminent has decided 10 proceed
Immediately with the mobiliza-
ton and embarkation OF a divis-
ion OF 10000 men. under a well
known lieutenant general.
General Hildyard's achieve
ment at Beacon Hill IS beginning
to be realized as one OF the best
things the campaign has vet
shown. as It has relieved the ten
sion OF the situation in Natal and
has brought the relief OF LADY
smith within measurable distance
General Butler appears to be
confident OF Lord Methuen':
ability and is devoting all his en-
ergy 10 Ladysmith.
An attempt will be made, pre-
sumabiy. 70 reach Colenso in timt
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BULLER'S REPORT ON
BEACON HILL BATTLE

LONDON. Nov. Z7.-The War Office has
received the following dispatch from Cen
eral Butler. dated Pietermaritzburg. Sun
day November 26:
"Hildyard from Estcourt. made a sue
cessful attack November . with three
battaions. one field battery. a naval gun
and 100 mounted troops. on the enemy oc-
cupying Beacon Hill. which dominates
William Grange and had interrupted his
communication. As result Of the oper-
ations the enemy is retiring and the rail-
way and telegraph lines have been re-
stored between Estcourt and Weston. our
loss was about fourteen killed and fifty
wounded.
"Hndyard has advanced 10 a position
near Frere. as he hopes 10 cut off the
enemy. who IS believed 10 be retiring on
Colenso. via Weenen.
Barton. from Weston. has advanced 10
Estcourt. AS soon as communication IS
restored I will telegraph particulars. So
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far as I can make out the operation is one
for which Hildyard and the troops de-
serve much credit. The railway is now
open 70 Frere.'
DURHAM Natal. Nov. 26-The latest
reports Of General Hildyard's losses at the
Beacon Hill engagement show that fifteen
men were killed and seventy-two wound
ed. The West Yorkshire Regiment suf-
fered heavily. Major Hobbs was captured
and several men are missing.
Dispatches from President Kruger and
General Joubert found on a Boer prisoner
said the Boer losses at Belmont were ten
men killed and forty wounded. IL is add
ed that in order 10 reassure the burghers
il had been deemed necessary to fall back
on WarrentOn.
4 pigeon message from Colonies hamil-
ton and Dun AZ Ladysmith, undated. re-
ports all well. Another naval contingent
from the British cruiser Terrible, with
two - inch guns, started for the front
tonight.
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Mcdonald Assaulted and
Thrown Into the Bay.
Frightful Cutting ARRAY in Broad Daylight
That the Authorities Have Been
Unable to Understand

TT WILLIAM MCDONALD, a marine
IN engineer. was found yesterday
hh forenoon, about II o'clock.
v " roaming about the lumber piles
at Sixth and Berry streets with
a frightful cut in his throat that had sew
cred his windpipe, while there were sew
eral knife wounds over his heart and one
in the region Of the abdomen. The man
was very much dazed and could not
give an intelligent explanation OF his con-
dition. The police were unable 70 un-
ravel the mystery that surrounds the
case. Mcdonald was able 10 speak a few
words, and from what ne said the detec-
tives learned that he claimed 10 have
been attacked by three marine fremen.
who after stabbing him threw him into
the Channel-street slough Investigation
failed 10 corroborate his stories and he
finally admitted that he had not told the
truth. but he refused 70 divulge the name
OF his assailants.
Mcdonald arrived here from Alaska a
few days ago on the steam schooner
Aloha. Since he reached the city he has
been drinking heavily and for several
days has been hanging about the saloons
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to cut off the retreat OF the Beers
from Weenan over the Tugela
River. II IS feared. however. that
the enemy will get there first and
destroy the bridge. At Freer
Bridge the British found TWO
massive spans utterly wrecked by
dynamite, one piece weighing
PA pounds having been hurled
200 yards.
Sir Alfred Millner has warned
the various relief committees in
Cape Town to be prepared for
the arrival OF 10000 refugees
from Kimberley as soon As the
siege has been raised.
According TO a dispatch from
De Aar. dated Sunday. the Beers
had destroyed the bridge at
Steinsburg the previous day and
were being reinforced at that
point.
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only known relative that he has In this
part OF the country. She Is at a loss 70
account for the affair. According 70 her
statements he had no enemies and did
rot become quarrelsOme when he was iu
liquor. The !dea that his wounds were
self-infiicted Is secuted BY his sister-ln-
law. who says that he had no reason for
taking his own life and was not OF a de-
spOndent nature.
Late last night the wounded man was
taken 20 the United States Marine Hos
pital. His condition was such that the at
tending physicians would not allow him 20
be interviewed. They state that MS cOndi
ton Is serious. but that the chances for
his recovery are good He is breathing
through a silver tube. which has been In
pipe.
The steamer Noyo left yesterday after
noon for the north. II Is thought that the
mysterious Phelan CallaChan may possi-
bly, be one OF the passengers.
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LIPToN's LIBERALITY.

LONDON. Nov. 27.-Sir Thomas Upton,
in view OF the fact that hts steam yacht
Erin cannot be utilized by the Govern
ment as a hospital ship. mas sent $1,000
10 the Princess OF Wales 20 be at her dis
creron for the benefit OF the soldiers and
sailors. The executive committee OF the
American ladies' hospital ship has re-
ceived an anonymous gift OF $500 from
the United States. together with a promise
OF as much more II IL should be needed.
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HEAVIEST LOSSES AMONG
THE NAVAL CONTINGENT

LONDON. Nov. 27.-The commander in
chief at the Cape has sent the Admiralty
an additional list Of casualties among the
British naval brigade engaged at the bat
tie OF Grss Pan. as follows
Midshipman Huddart OF the cruiser
Doris and ten sailors and marines killed
and thirteen petty officers and seamen.
and seventy-six non-commissioned officers
and men of the marines wounded. Total
casualties 105.
The following message has been tele-
graphed 10 the commander in chief at the
Cape:
THE Queen desires you 10 convey TO the
naval brigade who were present at the
action at Gras Pan her Maiesty's con-
gratulations on their gallant conduct. and
at the same time express the Queens re-
gret at the losses sustained by the bri
eade "
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ALLEGED AGREEMENT
FOR A SUSPENSION

NEW YORK. Nov. IA Sun special
from Rome says: The Osservatore Ro-
mano prints "a private. confidential letter
from a high person in London" asserting
that Emperor williams visit TO England
was TO further peace in South Africa IL
has resulted. the writer says, in an ex-
change OF ideas regarding a preliminary
agreement for a temporary suspension OF
hostilities. The Osservatore Romano 5
status as the official organ OF the Vatican.
and the prominence II gives TO the letter.
alone Justify any notice being taken OF the
extremely improbable story.
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TRUE STORY OF THE GRAS PAN
FIGHT HAS NOT YET BEEN TOLD
In Addition to the Terrible
Losses Inflicted on the Naval
Contingent There Is a Fear
That the Ninth Lancers
Were Captured by the Beers.

Nov. 28.-The general movement
on COlensO is the first stage Of the ad-
vance for the relief Of Ladysmith. The
latest dispatches state that the advance
ing force number 10000 men. How
10000 men reached EstcOurt there is no
information at hand. Only two days ago
Hildyards force was not thought to ex-
ceed 1000 men, while Clery's division
was supposed 10 be scattered along the
line from Durham TO EstcOurt, waiting
for artillery and cavalry before cOncen-
trating. Evidently the censor has been
alert and all the news Of the gathering
Of CIerys nine thousand men has been
cut out Of the press dispatches.
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B0ERS DECLARED TO BE
RETIRING WITH LOOT

LONDON. Nov. z7.-The Colonial Office
has received the following dispatch from
the Governor OF Natal. dated Pietermar-
itzburg. Sunday. November IS:
THE Beers are retiring on Weenen- Our
troops are occupying ridge three miles
northward OF the Mooi River. 1t appears
that the Beers have found our position too
strong and are retiring toward Lady
smith with the loot they have collected
The river Is in flood. Butler has arrived.
Telegraphic communication with Estcourt
was restored early this morning"
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GENERAL ADVANCE
ON C0LENS0 ORDERED

ESTCOURT. Nov. S.-The railroad
bridge at Frere. spanning a wide stream.
has been destroyed by the Beers, who are
reported 10 be retiring rapidly.
A general advance upon Colenso mas
been ordered. and a flying column has left
here 70 intercept the Boer raiding parties.
4 reliable messenger from LadysmIth
says he gathered from the Beers that
they had proposed a combined attack all
over the north country to-day
General Joubert is expected TO stoutly
dispute the passage Of the Tugela River.
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WILL ONLY CAUSE THE
STRlCTEST NEUTRALITY

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-The British
ambassador. Lord Pauncefote. has in
formed the Secretary Of State that In
view OF doubt which appeared to exist
whether her Majesty's Government recog-
nize that the hostilities now in course OF
progress in South Africa constitute n
state Of war between Great Britain and
the two South African republics, he has
The San Francisco call., 1899-11-28

Duke OF York went shooting IN the WolS-
erton woods this morning. and the imper-
ial and royal ladies Joined the party az
lunch. The covers have not been shot this
season. so game is plentiful.
THE HAGUE. Nov. Zl.-Queen Wiihel-
nina and ner mother will start for Flush
ing "Wednesday 10 meet the Emperor and
Empress Of Germany on their arrival
there from England.
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INTERVENTION NOT LIKELY

BERLIN. Nov. N.-The Tageblatt has
received a dispatch from Vienna stating
that IL is not believed in Vienna that there
will be any intervention in the Transvaal.
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been directed by the Marquis OF Sails
bury 70 inform the Secretary of State. as
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KAISER GOES SHOOTING.
Wales and the Duke Of York Accom-
pany the German Ruler.

SANDRINGHAM Nov. q. - Emperor
William. the Prince OF Wales and the
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urFh a Town 20 "a to o d f column in h c cu I'll eehfof kimberley
n ~ ron u
Evening star., 1899-04-08
A Wise Pig.
From the Philadelphia Record.

FROM the PnIiaueipnia hecofu
Pigs that have amazed vast audiences at
the circus by their performances are not
to be mentioned in the same breath with
the young porker the following account of
which has been sent to the Record by a
person who has heretofore been considered
thoroughly reliable and truthful: "One Of
the big drays going down 10th street on
Thursday having to stop at the corner of
CARPENTER street, the boys who were utiliz-
ing the rear end for a ride were surprised
and delighted to see pig try to scramble
up beside them. Kindly hands helped him,
and he sat content among the free riders
until a small street below Morris was
reached, when he intimated by grunts and
scrambling that he wanted to get off the
dray He was assisted to the street and
Immediately made his way to a doorstep,
where he was at home, as he was soon ad-
mitted into the house. He is pet pig,
owned by a dermatologist, who Is making
experiments upon him with newly invented
hair tonics Every few days piggy appears
on the doorstep with bristles of a different
color and it. is said his hairs really begin
to curl, owing to the application of castor
oil and auinine. Recently having been
treated with peroxide of hydrogen, he has
been of a most beautiful gold color Piggy
Is bathed every day, has his teeth brushed
with listerine, and sits on the front steps
with the children. occasionally strolling a
square or two witt them. The fact that he
knew his way home and preferred to ride
there has made him quite hero In the
neighborhood."
Evening star., 1899-04-08

KERNAN'S LYCEUM THEATER.-
Though among the latest aspirants to pub
lie favor. the May Howard Extravaganza
which will open at the Lyceum at the Mon
day matinee for next week, scarcely needs
the heavy Endorsements with which most
companies are compelled to herald their ad-
vent. May Howard has a footing on the
American stage that only grows firmer
with every appearance Her admirers will
welcome the opportunity TO witness the per-
formance of the organization of which she
is the central figure. This attraction with
the established favorite at its head is ac-
knowledged 10 be the most perfect extraya-
ganza company that has left New York
this season. Miss Howard has spared
neither pains nor expense, neither time
nor labor, to complete the organization that
should be without a rival. She has not only
been indefatfgable but has undertaken the
personal direction of every detail. The cos
TUNES are the most costly and exquisite
that have dressed an extravaganza while
the stage settings are among the most am
bilious achievements of the scenic art The
artists of the company have been selected
with that keen sense of talent which an
artist of Miss Howards experience natural
ly possesses. Miss Howard has laid out a
program that Is sure to be harmonious and
has selected an extravaganza that can
hardly fail to prove novel and refreshing
Both burlesqueS are new, entirely new this
season. being from the pen of those two
very able writer's, Fred Solomon and Edgar
Smith. entitled THE Ladies Alimony Club
and ''The Secret Servers" with apologies
to Mr.. VIM. Gillette), produced with special
elaborate scenery and big company
THE BIJOU,-The rising of the curtain al
i the Bijou Monday matinee will be the sig
nal for the commencement of another
attractive program of high-class and enter
| tanning vaudeville. Mcintyre and Heath
| the humorous exponents of the southern
! dGrkey, will be seen In a sketch of excep-
| ttonsI excellence. depicting the life of the
colored gentleman among the southern
| pines. Press Eldridge, better known as
The Advance Agent of Comedy" will be
\ or hand for the second time this season
(Continued on Page Twenty-.econd1
Evening star., 1899-04-08
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GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
GRAND OPERA.
From the Metropolitan Opera House n Y
Under the Direction nf NIr Maurice Gram

From the Metropolitan Opera House, n Y.
Under the Direction Of Mr. Maurice Grau.
Thursday, April 13, "Lohengrin" Tin German).
Mines Nordca and Schumann- -Heink. NM. lean
and Ed. de Reszke, Muhlman and Bispham. Con-
ductor Schalk
Friday, April IA, la Traviata" I'm ltalian).
Mines. Sembrich, Roudez. Bauermeister NM.
Salignae, Dufriche, Meux, Pringle, Nanni CAM
panari. Conductor Mancinelli.
Saturday Matinee. April Is, Faust 0n FRENCH.
Mines. Emma Eames. Bauermeister. Melsslinger,
NM. Saleza. Campanari Meux. Plancon.
Saturday Evening, April Is, at 1890,
die Walkure'' Tin GERMANY.
Mines Lilli Lehman, Schumann-Heink Man
tell. Pevny, Messnger. Roudez, Diella. Bauer
meister Molke- Kellogg and Marie Brrma. NM
Van Dyck, Bispham and Van Rooy Conductor
Schalk. Seats at Sanders & Stayman's. Prices.
81 So, 81 and S5. AM -2t 25
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