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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
COMMENT OF ITALIAN
PRESS ON THE DEFEAT

ROME. Dec. I6-General Buffers re-
verse produced a profound impression in
all circles here. where IL is regarded as
most serious for the military prestige OF
England. The afternoon papers devote
long articles 10 the subject. The Avanti
SAYS:
1T is a veritable disaster for Great
Britain. and the chief responsibility falls
upon Chamberlain. The probaDlhts Is
that the final success OF the British troops
Will thereby be considerably diminished -
The Italia is OF the opinion that the
cause Of imperialism in South Africa has
sustained a severe check.
The Tribuna says the defeat brings into
prominence the weakness OF the British
artillery
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Request In a Bible.

New Bibles are now so cheap that old
ones have little or no marketable value.
but the experience OF a casual buyer'
says the London Daily Telegraph. NAV
lead to a run on tattered copies OF the
scriptures in search OF hidden treasure
not spiritual, but material. And the fact
that II cannot be discovered without ex-
aiming the volumes may lead 20 ultimate
profit, even though there may be no mum
dane lucre between the boards
According 70 the Church Of England
Pulpit, a young fellow named Richard
Ceilings, employed In Smithfield market
purchased at an auction n few davs spo
for 5s Cd, an old leather trunk contafnin,
clothing, books and tools. Among the ar
tcles was venerable, much-used family,
Bible. few Sunday evenings ago. dur
ing the absence Of Ceilings from home
his wife commenced reading some ~ the
chapters to her two young daughter
and while turning over the leaves she
came upon several which were pasted
together. She Immediately set TO work 70
separate them with great care. and when
success crowned her efforts the good
woman was intensely surprised To 0nd
hidden between the guHHEneA pages viz
hve-pound Bank OF England notes. ThsI,
We're Enclosed In an envelope. were vary
frayed and dirty and on the back Of one
was written In Ink the following remark-
able bequest:
81 have worked very. very hard for thi.
and having no relatives leave thee dear
reader. whosoever shall be the owner ~
this holy book. my lawful heir"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
TACTICS AT MAFEKING.

CAPE TOWN. Dec. ls-Advices from
Buluwayo say that a dispatch from MAIZE
king dated December announced that the
scheme OF advancing the military works
was acting well and had forced the Beers
TO evacuate the strong commanding for
LITIGATION northeast OF the town. II was
added that the British continued pushing
back the Beers and were then working
toward their main siege batteries. The
British casualties were trifling. The Boer
force was then reduced to about 1000 men,
with four field guns and some siege guns.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
MEETING OF THE CABINET.

LONDON, Dec. ls.--Lord Salisbury came
20 London to-day. returning to Hatfield
House this evening. Regarding the sug-
gestion that the Premier came especially
because OF the news OF General Buffers
reverse and summoned an emergency
meeting OF the Cabinet. II is announced
that the gathering was simply one OF
series OF meetings OF the Cabinet commit
tee on national defense, 10 which only
limited number OF members belong and
which did not necessitate their presence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
HE WASTED THE MONEY.
Ellen S. MACEDONIAN Sues to Curb Her
Husband's Habits.

Ellen S. MACEDONIAN filed suit yesterday
against her husband. Richard II. Mac
Gowan, 10 recover possession Of Horner's
addition block 172, bounded by Thirteenth.
Day, Noe and Castro streets. Mrs. Mac
Gowan says that her husband importured
her TO convey the property to him and
then sold a portion for $4,000. which was
deposited in local bank Subsequently
she alleges, he began TO squander the
money in dissipation and she alleges that
unless forced TO reconvey the property ne
Will bankrupt the estate.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

For this the dumdum bullet is very suit
able.
With regard 10 surgical treatment. these
small-bore bullet wounds may be said 70
be flesh wounds. The wound made By
either the Mark II or Mauser steel-man-
tied bullet Will in general heal quickly.
but in cases where the bone has been hit
amputation IS very frequently necessary.
There is very little scope for brain sur
gerry. except IN cases OF spent balls.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
BERESFoRD's COMMAND.

LONDON. Dec 16.-Rear Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford this morning confirmed
the Associated Press announcement of his
TO the second in command OF
the British Mediterranean feet He has
Informed his constituents that this neces-
states his resignation OF his seat in the
House OF Commons. He has represented
York City IN the Conservative interest
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Wilson Not to Resign.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The report
this afternoon that Secretary OF Agricul-
ture Wilson contemplated resigning from
the Cabinet on account of Ill health is
emphatically denied by the Secretary.
While his health has not been Of the best
recently the Secretary says he has no
thought of resigning on that account and
knows OF no other reason which would
take him from the Cabinet at this time.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
AUSTRALIANS OFFER ACCEPTED

SYDNEY. y. S. w, Dec l6.-The i'm
perial authorities have telegraphed to the
Governor OF New South Wales, Earl
Beauchamp, accepting the offer OF a fur
Their Australian contingent for South
Africa and suggesting that the men
should be mounted and good shots.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Petroleum Center Oil Company.

This is one OF the most promising and
energetic companies in the State, with a
splendid record. Their well No. is now
down nearly 600 feet with the best indi-
cations OF soon striking a gusher, and
having 740 acres all in the center of a
district that Mr.. Ogden of the California
OIL Exchange says Is the best he ever
saw, makes this a gilt-edge company, as
is evidenced by the number OF other COM
panies that cluster around them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
BRITISH GUNS SHELL
Beers FOR TWO HOURS

MoDDER RIVER. Friday. Dec IL
During demonstration in force this morn
ing the British guns shelled the Beers for
couple OF hours. The Beers did not re-
ply until the British were retiring. The
Beers are further intrenching and
strengthening their old defenses. with the
evident intention OF fiercely disputing
control OF the railroad.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Will BUY Gold Mines.

DOVER, Del. Dec 16.-A certificate Of
incorporation was filed here to-day for
the Silver King and Gold Mining Com
pany OF Spokane. Wash, for the purpose
OF acquiring and operating gold and sill
yer mines. Capital, $500, 900.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
MISSOURI DOCTOR TO
INOCULATE THE POPE
WITH GOATS LYMPH

o.
~ % ply Ia by
fDr d "a ad o. tn mrca Cdurw h p @
h am o
d he me y
t
Shortly anf apf dn DR. Roberts gn interested
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
REcAPTURE OF CHURCHILL.

LoURENzo MARQUES. Delagoa Bay.
Dec. l6.-lt is rumored that Mr.. Churchill,
the newspaper correspondent who recent
ly escaped from Pretoria, has been cap
tured at Waterfalboven. about half way
between Pretoria and Portuguese terri
tory.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Dewey Arch Fund.

NEW YORK, Dec. l6.-This weeks sub
scriptions TO the navy or Dewey arch fund
aggregated S27 500. OF which 5000 came
from the metal trade committee and 5000
from August Belmont. The total subscr!p-
tons to date reach about $500 900. which is
one-ffth Of the sum required.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Filipinos Stranded

SEATTLE, Dec. 16.--Thirty members of
a Filipino theatrical troupe brought 10
this country last July are stranded in this
city after a six months tour of the prin-
cipal coast cities and towns. Local char
ity organizations are caring for the troupe
and an effort will be made To ssnaSel the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

luton as so amended was adopted by the
convention. with but three adverse votes
A general declaration against suosiiHles,
and reciting their alleged baneIuI o!IeSI9
on benehciaries, legislators and Taxpayers,
was adopted by about the same vote. Inc
convention adjourned until Monday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Good Price for sealskins.

VICTORIA. B. c., Dec. l6.-Owners OF
local sealing schooners have received
cablegram from London stating that skins
sent from here brought from "a 10 6S shil-
lings at London. This is an increase OF
over 40 per cent over December sales Of
last year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Death of Josiah Browne.

NEW YORK, Dec 16.-Josiah Browne.
secretary and treasurer OF the American
Tobacco Company. died at his home in
Paterson, n. j., to-day OF typhoid fever.
He was 10 years old.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

LOS ANGELES. Dec. lion account OF
unpropitious weather the public reception
TO Admiral Kautz was given up to-day
and the admiral. his wife and eight of his
officers were entertained at the California
Club. The public inspected the warships
to-day at Santa Monica
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
Gleason q Rankrnnt

NEW YORK. Dec. l6.-Former Mayor
Patrick ]. Gleason OF Long Island TODAY
filed a petition in bankruptcy. Liabilities
$226, Sg3; assets. $500.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

management OF the Mechanics Pavilion
of San Francisco, which imported the FIJI
ipinos, 10 bear the expense OF their pas
sage back 10 San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17
GROVER CLEVELAND ILL.
Confined to His House by an Attack
of Rheumatism.

PRINCETON. n. J.. Dec. 16.-Former
President Grover Cleveland is confined TO
his house with an attack OF rheumatism.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

The friends Of the Old Government
Whisky are never drunkards.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

The Social Democrats in GERMAN, ~.
boast OF seventy-three newspaper or9aos
The largest, Vorwarts, has a circula tjon
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-12-17

Card playing has increased OF late IN
Britain: The number OF new packs
b bTought INTO use last year exceeded 225O.-
10, an increase OF 25O.O00 on the year he
fore and OF 100000 on 1896 800 10
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-30
WINE LII.
\ FEW LINES IN DEFENSE OF
TIE VILLAGE.
Especial to Virginian-fi.

(Spcciai TO Nirginlan-F l.ot.l
Winfall. N. c., June 29-The bur
lesque of the Goth instant, written By
some unknown humdrum, on our thirty
Ing little town. Winfall. is quite in
significant and uncalled for. The writer
said, 'Winfall was one OF those typical
little cross-road villages that abound
throughout the South" lie must ina
CINE all this, for / do not suppose he
has been far enough from home to see
much of the South but would sooner
think he is loiterer around some
drinking saloon. And as for tie ''mer-
chants" they can take care 5f them
selves; they are able to sell anything.
ranging from Jewsharps 10 snrdines,
up To the best and finest manufac ;ured
goods. ''On IA hot Summer day tyou
must know by yourself how it is with
others reclining upon goods boxes
and rudely constructed benches" We
let You know that we Yet have n few
easy chairs in our town. and are not
compelled to reciine on goods boxes
and benches" entirely. The ceaseless
tickling of telegraph instrument from
the railroad sutton, rhTt has fetftt+l It :.
way 10 this isolated corner of the
EARTH" is caused only by the same
current that makes the telegraph in
strument of Hertford tick. AS for the
humming of the bees" [ do not think
there are any in cur town. We are
financially able to purchase honey when
we wish it. ! guess you would be glad
of some of our clucking hens baked.
after You have awakened from your
drowsy stunor late in the afternoon.
probably interrupted by the excited
barking of a pack OF village dogs"
Now. in conclusion, I will compare
you to the latter part of the 18TH Verse
10Th chapter OF Ecclcsiastes: THE lips
of fool will swallow up himself
w C. S.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-30
ELIZABETH CITY.
A Canning Factory to Be Estab-
lished Here.
Runway Accidental Building
Dentroy Fourth of Jniy Racrs-
coiorcd Man Ipjureu Personal
Mention.
Especial to virginian-Pllot.)

Elizabeth City, n. c., June 29.-Some
ian-Pilot that MIR. Robinson was hav-
ing his marsh cleared away for the
purpose of running road through the
same, and that he intended establish
ing ferry across Pasquotank river, in
front OF the city. The statement was
an error. Mr.. Robinson intends put
ting UP Il large canning factory which
will give employment to about three or
four hundred people.
a runaway horse on Poindexter street
yesterday created considerable excite
ment. The horse was owned by Mr..
p. w. Melick There was no damage
with the exception of breaking up the
furniture wagon.
Yesterday morning, in the Police
Court. the following cases were dis
posed of: jerry Kinney. colored. fined
50 and costs for creating a disturbance
on the streets. and VIM. Cherry. col
ored fined So and costs for being drunk
on the street.
Last night some unknown person
stole n bicycle belonging to Mr.. James
She1herd
The fire alarm sounded yesterday
morning at 10 O'Clock. The scene OF
the fire was Mr.. Charles Benbury' s
residence. on West Fearing street The
fire company responded promptly, and
by hard work and With the assistance
of the hook and ladder company man
aged to save the adjoining buildings
The building burned was partially in
Surcd.
| Mr.. Z. f. AXdlett, who has been out
of the city for several days on profss-
sional business. returned yesterday.
| The promoters OF the Fourth of July
races at the Albcmarlc Park hav,
everything in readiness and guarantee
n good time to all visitors. The Nava
| Reserves % New Bern and the Stat,
| Guards of Edenton are expected to b,
| present.
Mr.. Charles Grice. manager of Tho
Nays Head Hotel. arrived home yes
terday and reports every hing in readi
| ness for the coming season.
| The Rev. l.. w. Graham, D. d., i.
conducting revival services this weel
IN the old Courthouse, corner of NlaiI
and Road streets.
| Mr.. Zcnas Fearing left Yesterday FOL
Ed cnton to take charge of drug store.
Miss Mary Grce left yesterday FOL
Norfolk 10 visit friends.
Yesterday. while trying to unload
! dray, john Dempsey, colored. en-
ployed by J. Il. Flora &. Co. had his les
mashed badly.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-30

EDENTtsN.
Especial to Yirslninn-PIlotO

Especial to Virginia -Pilot.)
Edenton. n. c.. June 29.-Mr. VIM.
Bond and son. Ed, returned yesterday
from Norfolk.
Rev. Josiah Elliott. of Hartford, was
the guest of Rev. George Cowan yes
terday.
Hon. w. D. Pruden has returned from
business trip TO Raleigh.
At u called meeting last night the
military decided to spend the Fourth
of July Mt Roper City.
The steamer Haven Belle left this
morning for Mt. Could with about 200
happy young people on board. 1t is
the Methodist Sunday schools picnic.
The other schools of the town were in
vited. The weather being pleasant n
good time will be the portion of all who
attend.
y successful lawn party was given on
the Academy green last night by the
ladies of the Baptist Church.
Mr.. Henry G. Skinner has returned
from business trip to Columbia, N.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-30
IilNsTOT.
SINGLE MILL AND ELECTRIC
PLANT DESTROYED.

Kinston. n. c.. June 29.-Harvey's
shngle mill was burned yesterday and
the power-house of the electric light
plant caught, damaging the dynamos
The power house was so badly burned
and charred that it is n total loss.
"A spark from smokestack ignite0
the roof of a she'd and the fire had
gained considerable Roadway before it
was discovered.
The loss to Mr.. j. A. Harvey amounts
to about $500. He had $1,000 insurance
on his plant and $500 insurance on
shingles. About $4,000 shingles were
burned, causing a loss of about $3.50.
1t is heavy loss to Mr.. Harvey.
The arc dynamo is badly damaged.
The incandescent dynamo is less dam
aged, but both machines will have to
be repaired at heavy expense; the
switch board was burned out. The
damage to the town is estimated at
$1,000, with no insurance.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-30
IIElsTENIfN.
Especial to Vi.Sinian-i'iiot

Especial to Ni"sInian-rliot)
Hartford. n. c.. June 29.-Warrants
were sworn out yesterday against C.
T.. Burke and a clerk OF the Central
Drug Company for the unlawful sale
OF whiskey. 1t is claimed that said
Burke bought of the Central Drug
Company n half pint Of whiskey which
he afterwards sold to another party
who proceeded to make improper use of
it according to the prohibition law.
which prevails in Hartford The drug
company claim that they have not vio-
lated the law, but that the whiskey was
sold on n prescription from a practic-
ing physician. AT preliminary hear
ing the defendants We're held in bond
of $50 to await action of the grand
jury.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-30
WELDON.
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SUICIDE
MARRIAGE.

Weldon. N. c., June 29.-Mr. Luther
Marshall attempted to commit suicide
at Enfield last evening by shooting
himself in the right breast. The pisto
used was self-actIng SO calibre. The
ball struck a rib and passed around to
and lodged under the shoulder blade
paralyZng the right arm. His recov-
cry is doubtful. He had been on q
spree for a day or so.
Mr.. c. n. Hudglns and Miss Mamie
Watkins; both of Elizabeth county, Va
were married here this morning. 1t
Yves Gretna Green affair.
Work on the electric light plant ie
going forward rapidly; work on the
, knitting mill Is also being pushed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-30
Steel Hdy Rdk6S

Self Dump and Hand Dump, sole
steel aNles. steel wheels. guaranteed
to stand-strong and dura ble-boH
can operate eithcr style-pr.ceo down.
cost nearly 80 per cent, ana Mowers
and Rakes will surely be higher In
r,rice next season. Buy O Buckeye
this year and take no chances
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-30
A Series Of Important Timber
j Cases Decided.
a PARTITION OF LAND
Electric Light Companies TO Combine
Tho oldest Mason I'm tho State
Tho Sanford Cotton Mills Incor-
-LnrEe Ordcr For Brick Major
Davis Heard From.

Raleigh, N. c.. June 29.-Judge Pur-
nell yesterday decided the last OF Sc
rIes of important timber cases affect
ing the title to Juniper timber lands in
Dare county. The case was entitled the
East Coast Cedar Company VS.. the
Richmond Cedar Works and w. A.
West for partition of $3.50 acres of that
land. 1t was heard before Judge Pur-
nell upon the report of Judge Conner.
referee, who held that the East Coast
Cedar Company was entitled to eleven
sixteenths; the Richmond Cedar Works
three-sixteenths and w. a. West two
sixteenths. The report of Judge Con-
nor was confirmed. and division by par
titlon was ordered. Judge Purnell ap-
pointed a. j. Brown for the plaintiff
and c. II. Johnson for the defendant,
with Judge Conner as umpire. to make
the division. The plaintiffs were rep
resented by L. L. Aydlett. Esq. of
Elizabeth City. and T.. H. Busbec, Esq.
Of Raleigh. The defendants were rep
resented by w. d. Pruden. Esq, of
Edenton. Shepherd & Busbee. Judge
Wnmack and Armistead Jones. The
timber is worth $4,000, and there has
Decn litigation To settle the title III
several suits for a year and a half.
LIGHT PLANTS TO COMBINE.
1t is reported that there is on foot n
deal whereby the two light companies
here are TO be consolidated. If the deal
goes through it is expected that the
price of gas will be Very materially REL
duced. but the price of electricity will
remain about the same as ut present.
n ion itf11s prrN vi .t,
the plant of the Raleigh Electric Com
nuuV
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-30
THE OLDEST MASON.
, uillsboro Observer says:

The UillSboro Observer says:
"Mr. James Parks is in the sSth year
of his age. He Was born in the year
1912. fn old Orange county now Ala =
mance) before the division. and came
to Hillsboro In February. 1877. lie
Joined Eagle Lodge, No. "a, ~. Is. and
~. NJ, sixty -four years ago lie has
taken all the degrees in the Blue Lodge,
In the Royal Arch Chapter and i'm the
Council. He is undoubtedly the oides
Mason in North Carolina and it may
be that he is the Oldest Mason in the
United States. Mr.. Parks is still very
active for one of his age, and he takes
as much interest in Masonry now as
he did when he first Joined that noble
order and he never fails to attend the
meetings of his lodge when possible
for him to do so.
SANFORD COTTON MILLS.
The Sanford Cotton Mills were yes
terday incorporated by the Secretary of
State Its capital stock is 100000 to
100000. The incorporators are w H.
Watkins and r. l.. Chisholm, of Ram
seur; John w. Scott. w. j. Edwards,
y. p. Mcpherson. ID. T.. McIver. of San
ford. The business proposed is the
manufacture of cotton wool and such
other articles and raw material as the
corporation may see it.
NEWS NOTES.
Carleigh Mills have received an order
for 100000 brick from Mr.. timer. the
contractor. who is to put up the annex
to the Agricultural building.
Penitentiary ella inns to the amount of
$2,S46.22 were -..esSttefea paid. They
are for rent of the State farms and the
payroll. They were all made out due
January 1. 1899"
letter was received here yesterday
from Maj. Charles l.. Davis. who re-
Gently left for Porto Rico. He arrived
on the island on the 10Th. 1t took him
four and half days to make the trip
from New York.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-04

more frequently if the time
could be spared. When you
do journey, then speed and
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-12-04

Bicycle new one) TO trade In on a
saddle horse or will trade for a saddle.
Enquire here.
For Sale--2 second hand heating
stoves. Enquire OF Edgar c. Mars,
at Peoplc'sDrug Store.
Anyone needing salesman, book
keepernr any help in a general store,
address box 81, Catoosa, LII. Nov 30
d & ".
Wanted First class girl for general
homework, one that wants permanent
place. good wages to good girl. In
quire al The Jumbo.
Farm for sale Or trade for town
property in Vlnita. Three miles
southwest Of town. 400 acres under
good fence, 10 acres broke land, bal
ance good grass land. S. II. Hawkins,
Vlnlta. wi2-13 dI5-22