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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Clipped from Jenness Miller Souvenir
THE shape and style of ones shoes
are important considerations, because
grace Of carriage, comfort. and nervous
equilibrium are involved. Correci
shoes allow every muscle and joint Of
the feet full play. yet fit the feet per-
fectly. l know all the physical misery
and the agony of spirit that ill-fittina
shoes can cause. l speak. today, as an
authority. 1 have, for the first time IN
my life, a shoe that fits me from The
instant l put it on new, until worn to
the point of discarding, without caus-
ing me moments physical discomfort
OR spiritual humiliation. unhesitat-
ingly declare my belief that mors
women can be comfortably fitted with
Jenness Miller shoes than any other
hygienic shoe known" Mrs. Jenness
Miller. Sherburne & Daley are sole
agents for Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
MARKET REPORTS
NEW YORK MARKET.
The Features Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York, Jan. 1n.--Ifor the first time
in the history of The Stock Exchange.
there was trading in over 1,00o,O00
shares on each Of two succeeding days.
today being the fifth 100000 shares
day in 10 years. Practically all the
railways except Atchison preferred
show gains of Il point at one time or
another in the day.
In the selling movement when the
specialties were hammered, some of the
advances were lost and in special cases
as in Missouri Pacific and in Kansas
& Texas Preferred the gain was wiped
out. Most of the Gransors touched the
highest prices yet reached in the cur
rent movement. Sugar. Tobacco. Fed
eral Steel. American Spirits and La
clede Gas lost ground.
There was ton of confidence at the
opening although there was evidence
of much foreign and domestic realiZ-
ing which in spots brought res vs.sions,
which, however were generally quick
ly recovered. The prices of most inter
national stocks We're shaded and it was
estimated that London sold some CO.
600 shares, mostly Atchisons, while
there were some purchases from that
Southern Railway.
Altogether it is estimated that the
arbitrage business of yesterday and
today. which on balance were sales
footed up to 100000 shares. A number
Of high grade bonds We're sold for con.
tinental account. Locally traders an6
commission houses We're considerable
purchasers of some stocks while the,
realized ON others.
transactions in bonds were almos
SS.0oe00o below yesterdays tota! anf
there was also an absence of the VIC
lent 0pw ard movement. Profit takfn:
was evident i'll some of the minor spec
ula lives. but high grade mortpawe,
advanced. Total sales. $3.50, 900. Uni
ted States new As. the old As register
ca. the SIS registered declined Y an,
the rs Il In the bid price. The 5's cou
pom advanced "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
New York Produce Market.

New York. Jan. ..
IOI-R-Receipts, &c. 10 bbls.: exports.
20l. obls.; sales. 10000 pkgs.; less active
aad weaker in tone.
RfE-St.ady.
NHEAT-Receipts. 252. 800 bushels: eX-
ports, 1901 bushels; sales 1,10l 900 bushels
futures, 10000 bushels spot; spot easy;
No , red, 1873 fob afloat to arrive; No. /
Northern Duluth. 1875 fob. afloat' spot
No Northern Duluth. 7'ss afioat spot.
COR N--Receipts. 1880 bushels; expo s.
17,072 bushels; sales, 10000 bushels Lu-
lures. 1000 bushels spot; spot easy; No.
j i3SsM 43a. fob. afoat.
Oats Receipts, 10000 bushels; exports,
80 bushels; spot steady; No. z, S5l2; No.
3. 30.
LARD-Steady: Western steamed. $5.75;
January. $3.50. nominal; refined, steady.
PORK-Steady.
Bi-TTER-.Steady; Western creamery.
15n21: do. factory, 12@14l2; Elgins, q;
state dairy. 13G1S; do. creamery, loG2O
small white, H. part skins, 6ls@7l2: full
skins, 2iaM31a: large colored, 1912; small
colored. IL.
EiGS-Steady; state and Pennsylvania,
"a; Western fresh, %: Southern, g.
PETROLEITM-Quiet.
ROSIN-Quiet.
TT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
RlCE-Steady.
WORCESTERSHIRE.
FREIGHTS-Dull.
SI'GAR-Raw tirmer. but not auotaoly
higher: fair refining, 1916; centrifugal
SO test. 5-16 mOlasses sugar. 9.l6 re-
fined steady: No s. SIG; confectioners
a, as
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

There will be more than one case OF
the grip on account of that fire, Tues
day afternoon. The water froZe the
clothes Of the firemen, and beside these
many Of the lookerson were sprinkled
The weather made those watching the
fire extremely cold, but many stayed
There was a general rubbing of the
ears and noses. as we'll as trying to get
deeper into the overcoats, going on
among the bystanders. all the while
the building burned. wasting great
amount Of good heat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

The eagle, Mac" that was presented
to Battery b. LIST Maine Heavy Artil-
lery. last summer, by Land Agent c.
Z. Oak. is still an inhabitant of Camp
Powers. He is kept in one of the mess
houses. where he is fed and cared for
by Captain Dodge. who is in the EN-.
ploy of the quarternaster's DEPART
ment. The bird got to be very ugly by
being handled SO much by the men,
and then later was very Ill. On this
account he was not taken with the
battery when it went South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
The Charity Ball.

The services of Il. b. Hall, cornetist
and composer, have been secured 1oi
the concert and Charity bail which is
to occur, next Tuesday evening.
The advance sale of tickets is prlsk,
the floor has been put in an excellent
condition by Mr.. Jones and his men,
the hall will be nicely decorated, and
the affair promises % De bI .llianr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

The number waiting for the trains
that were delayed, Tuesday afternoon,
were not a very well pleased crowd OF
men. The station was filled with
them, many of whom We're members OF
the Legislature going to their homes
to stay over night. and thinking to
have quite little time there to trans
act business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

The weather grew cold rapidly from
Monday afternoon until Tuesday morn
ing. AT p. Nj. Monday night. the
thermometer stood at 20 degrees above
zero. while at I. Tuesday morning, It
was far below zero. In some places on
the level of State street. it was 10 de-
grees below zero. while on Water street
1t was reported as dow as 20 degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
MEETING OF CREDITORS.

L: S. District Court. For the District of
Maine. In Bankruptcy.
The first meeting CT the creditors of
II. NJ. Davis of Farm:ngdale, Maine ad-
judged bankrupt upon mis- own petition.
to prove their claims against him and
choose one OF more trustees of his estate.
will he held at the office of the referee.
No. 1870 Water Street, Augusta. Maine. on
the 2lst day of january, 1899, at O clock
p. NJ. FREMONT j. C. LITTLE,
Referee for the kennebec District.
Augusta. Me. Jan 10. 1890
ianlldlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
Chicago Produce Markell.

ChlcaSO JAM ~.
The leading futures closed as follows:
WIIEAT-No. 2, January. 61A; May,
10ha; July. 6S3s.
CORNING. >. January. 34A; May. S6's;
July, 81.
OATS-No. ?. May. 277sm27ls; July. 261s.
PORk-January. $50: May, $l002@.
LARD-January. $50; May, $50.
RIBS-January, $40; May, sos
Cash quotations closed as follows:
FLOCR-Quiet and steady.
WHEAT-No. 2 spring, 67M6S; No. ) do.
G4l1aM6s; No. red. II.
CORN-No. 2. 35l2
OATS-No. 3 2612M27 No. white, 800
3d. No. 8 white. 2Sl2M29.
RYE-No. 2. SAY.
BARLEY-No 2, A@52.
F'LAXSEED-No. !. $1.10AM1.n.
TIMOTHY SEED-Prime, $3.50.
JIARD-$55 Gi5.521a.
PORK-Mess, $9.75I9.S0: short ribs sides.
$4.650l495; shoulders, 4A@4$s; short clear
sides. s4.950f5.05
SCTAR-Cnchanged
Articles. Receipts. shipments
Flour 500 6l,S0O
NUedl lo'..vv oc'o ~
corn ......-....-........-. ovS,VVV -, ~ ~
RYE .1 5000 27.0OC
Harley " $1,000 6,50t
On the Produce Exchange:
BUTTER-Easy; creamery, 14U2O; dali
ries. 12M1S.
EGGS-Dull; fresh. u.
CHEESE-Steady; creamery, 9la4lO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

! Mrs. Rebecca Folsom died. Monday.
at the home of Hiram Kicker at Po-
land Springs. Mrs. G. II. Brickett
went to that place. Tuesday. to be in
attendance at the funeral, as Mrs. Fol-
som was her aunt. The remains will
be brought to this city. today. for in
. terp,ept
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

For some time there have been but
very few drummers in the city as they
have been in their home offices taking
stock. They have now started out
again for the years business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

George Bray. the Well known brake
man. who has been on rhe Portland
Skowhegan run ever since he returned
from Chickamauga. where he was III
with typhoid pneumonia, is now rum
ming through this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements not excecding
t tSe he ead' Of S1 W2N FEB FOR sxLS 70
LET, LOST, &C.. will be inserted two
times for Is cents. three times for s.
cents and one week for 90 cents. AL
VANCE PAYMENT In sending by mall
Remittance Of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order. as the
charges are too small to open accounts
for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

The hospitality of the Abnaki Club
has been extended to members of the
Legislature who are Masons. A num-
Der of the members have awaited them
selves of the privilege.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

This will be the coolest night Of the
season." was the prophecy Of many "a
man, Tuesday afternoon. 1t was Bit
terly cold all the afternoon. anu at 4
o'clock, the thermometer in front IF
Kinsman's registered degrees below
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

'Hatchet brand Why in the world
this splitting name should be applied
to the very best grade of canned corn.
string beans and peas. Merrill Bros.
only can tell you. They are cutting
lots of ice with it, and are blazing
their way into fine canned goods
trade
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Nellie Fisher, the little girl arrested,
Monday. for stealing pocketbook
from DR.. Bryant's office. was committed
to the Industrial school at Hallowell.
Tuesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

The greater part of the stores and
houses We're colder than barns, Tues
day morning. as those in charge of the
fires did not anticipate the cold snap.
and had added nothing to the fires,
Monday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Albert Heselton was given 80 days
for drunkenness. Tuesday morning, by
Judge Andrews. This man whose
home IS the world, arrived in the city.
Monday. and filled up on liquor so that
by the time he was arrested he was in
a very troublesome mood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
Local Matters.

Repre sentative Rowell Of Scion, said,
Tuesday, there were 100 or more peo-
pie In the village. who were suffering
with the grip. One death occurred
0rueSday morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
New York Cotton Market.

New York, Jan. 10.
Cotton spot closed firm. Lie higher;
m:ddling uplands, 6 1-l6; do. gulf, G SIS.
Sales, 900 bales.
Cotton futures closed steady. January,
5.7s; February. 5.14; March, SIS; April.
SIS: May. 5.s2: June, 5.S5; July, 5.S7; Au-
gust. 5.91; September, 5.S5; October, $50;
November, 5.S7; December. 5.SS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
Chicago Wheat market.

Chicago, Jan. 10.-A light speculative
demand. today, and bearish news, both
domestic and foreign, caused decline in
wheat. May closed sc. lower. Corn lost
a and oats left aft a shade lower. Pork
and ribs advanced SC. each. and lard
gained 2fac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
WALDO COUNTY.
Supreme Judicial Court. Non. VIM. P. White
house. Presiding

Belfast Jan. 10.
WIN. a. Francis vs.. George l.. R.aa.
w. L. Thompson for plaintiff. Whalea
Knowlton for defendant. The parties to
this suit belong ia Frankfort and the &C
1ion is to recover $50 for a horse sold and
delivered to the defendant. Defence. that
there was 4 partial warranty, of which
there had BEEN a breach. Verdict for the
plaintiff for $32.S5.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Several Of the wives of tine legisla-
their husbands, to remain this week in
the city and see the law mill in opera
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Miss Jennie Harvey announces that
there will be at Union hall, commence
ing. next Friday evening. a dancing
class for young and old. part instriic.
ton and part assembly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

This is what pleases the ice men.
They can begin in few days VITA
weather of this sort. to lay in the stock
of ice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
MUNYON'S GUARANTEE.
oteong Assertions ~ e Just what
The Nemoaies Wlll Do.

Aunyon guarantees
that his Rheumatism
Cure will cure nearly
al caseo Of rheuma.
tism In q few hours:
that his Dyspepsia Cure
will cure indigestion and
Ill stomach troubles;
that HE Kidney Cure
viii cure 90 per cent.
u all cases Of kidney
trouble; that his Ca
tarrh Cure will cure
catarrh no matter how
long standing: that his
Headache CUE will cure
any kind Of headache In
Q few minutes: thst
his Cold Cure VITA
ns,f~1rIv hpoak nm any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Half the ills that man is heir to come
from indigestion Burdock Blood Bitters
STRENGTHENS and tones the stomach ;makes
indigestion impossible
men. wed. fri&Wky.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

The tom cod fishers with their spears
are having good luck in fishing below
the dam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Store suitable for furniture nusine.s :,
-Four floors and basement: elevator run
BY electric motor. The upper floors Gan "a.
be arranged for desirable Offices Imgurs
of Atkinson Furnishing Co, SlS W ~
street, Augusta. aug
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

| The annual meeting Of the Abnaki
! Club will be held in the club rooms.
this evening, at 80 O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Russell & Weston's tremendous bar.
gains in linens are only for this week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
UNION MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Portland Maine.

NOTICE,
The annual meeting of the Union Mu-
tual Life Insurance Company will be held
at the company's office at Portland
Maine. on Tuesday. the 3lst day of Janu-
AIRY. 1899, at 1870 A. NJ, for the purpose of
eiecting four (D directors in the place of
those whose term of office expires. and to
fill any other vacancy, If any, then exist
ing i'm the board.
BY order of the directors,
j. FRANK LANG. Secretary.
Portland, Me, Dec. q, 1898.
janl1 dto25th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Dsen n cold and - = through the entire list OF
remedies. At all dfuggists. q cents Vial.
II you need medical advtce write Prof. Munyoa,
1905 Arch st., Yhila. It 10 absolutely fee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

F. W. Spencer, Is winthrop street, MN
loan money ON personal property. Also
has hard or soft wood lumber for sale:
''' ' " jan4,dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
MISCELLANEOUS.

F. w. Spencer, Is winthrop street, will
loan money on personal propetty' sol. th,so
''''' jan4,dtf
Madame Brann. spiritual clairvoyant,
is again receiving callers after i0mg u
ness at AZ Gage street uec1o,ou
Mrs. Cram. clairvoyant. can be con-
suited at IS Gage street Cases taken BY
mail. jan4.d2w*
Capability and satisfaction guaranteed
to those desiring my services in CONDUCT
ing rehearsals for plays. scenic ana moral
productions etc, Arranging elaoorate
crate. Address, Mrs. Arthur l.. Brown.
Capitol square. Augusta, Me.
dec2ldlm.
Magic scale, a new tailor system OF cut
ting ladies and childrens dresses s. taught
and sold by Mrs. Lizzie Boyes, Z23 water
street. Please call and examine.
WANTED
A good, capable girl to do general
Homework and assist in care OF two chill
dren. Cali at 2S Chapel street janlldtf
Experienced teacher desires to tutor in
nrivate family. Address or inquire b., So
Capitol St. Janlo'd3tf
An experienced bell boy at once at Ho-
tel North. Jahlouti
Agents for american Naval Heroes"
the most popular subscription book of the
lay Send for terms and circular. Brown
x Co.. Pub. -S1S Boyiston ST., Boston;
situation as coachman, teamster or
hoStler, or any other work. References.
address NJ, Journal Office. Janl0.d1w"
Wanted it known. that Lewis Selbing
has removed his office to the Purinton
block, 1886 Water street, room 2 np-stairs.
jan10.d3w
Every person afflicted with cancer to
send to the Morrell Cancer Institute. Car
ibou Me-, for pamphlet. If cancer has
not reached 4 vital part of the body II
can be cured and without using knife.
jan9 dive
At once, capable girl to assist in care
of two children and do light housework.
Apply at Office of Williamson 4 Burleish,
2i2 Water St. Augusta. 1an6, dt1
WANTS put In these columns secure
more answers than those who have not
tried are aware.
WOMEN-Any lady who can sew can
at home; work all cut; sent by mail any
distance; send Toe. for particulars and
sealed contracts. Home Employment
Co. l3s Lincoln St. Bath. Me. Box 6.s:
Mealers and dodgers by the day or
week. Prices moderate. Near electric
cars and postoffice. No. Is Gage street.
janf,dlw*
All persons afflicted with cancer to send
to the Morrell Cancer Institute. Canton,
Me-, for pamphlet. Cancers cured with
out using a knife. jan4d2w-
Situations for good notei help, cooks,
chamber and kitchen girls. have
families. Mrs. Lizzie Boyes. 300 Water
street. decl4,dtt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
New York Money mar. q.

New York, Jan. 10
Money on call steady, 2A@2h per cent. !;
last loan, 2ls.
Prime mercantile paper 3Q3E per cent
sterling exchange strong at sl4I.Q
4SAs. for demand and at $4S26D4.S2A for
60 days: posted rates, $4.S3@4.S51s; COM
mercial bills. $i.S1.
Silver certificates, 5000.
Bar silver, 59ls.
Mexican dollars 46M.
Government bonds irregular.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Madame Brann. spiritual clairvoyant
is again receiving callers after a long H.
ness at AZ Gage street. uec1o,dtl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
FOR SALE.

New and Second hand stoves at Re-
duced prices. Call at East Side Stove
Store, IL Cony St.
dec22 DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
Local Matters.
Wiaisr Et;sinss.

The heavy cart along the cobbIed street
Pounds out u measure hard and pitt
less
a pre.uue to privatiol and distress.
Then storm and night. a whirling fare.
come on.
And squalid life, and death. and dab
bled dawn.
With muffied tramping of million feet.
Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11
WANTED

A good, capable girl to do general
noIsework and assist in care of two chill
dren. Call at 2S Chapel street. jan1ldti
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Mrs Cram. clairvoyant. can be con-
suited at Is Gage street. cases taken Dy
mail. gdn1.ozM-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Farm and village property for sale.
Apply to Williamson & Burleigh, coun-
Augusta. Me.
oct12 do WITT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-01-11

Experienced teacher desires to. tutor in
private family. Address or INQUIRE r.: o5
Capitol St. JahlV,ujt'
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-11

sad ~ mncesa ana men wounded. Ac.
tive operation continued all Saturday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-11
LANDING MORE MIN.
Three british Transports Reach Cape
Town from England.
RELIEF FOR WHITE.
General Butler win Make an Attempt
10 Reach Ladysmiih-Ilttie Iie-
liable News Received from
the Seat Of War

London. Nov. 10. With tho arrival
At Capo Town Of the British transports
Roslyn. Castle and Moor. 10 be followed
by continuous succession Of troopladen
ships. the real campaign in South Africa
may bs said 10 have commenced aud the
fact that the first named ship has been
ordered 10 proceed 70 Durham, Natal.
forthwith. II Is said 10 indicate nj least
modification In the plan Of advance.
II seems that General Bullers fret
move will be 20 free General White.
thus somewhat departing from earlier
plans credited bimin advancing through
the level country Of the Orange Freo
State aud southwestern Transyaal II
has been apparent for some days thai
the situation NJ Ladysmith will not b
indefinitely prolonged and Il ~ under
stood that information haa reached th'
government 10 tho effect that the quies
cence Of the Beers will shortly be- chang
ed by tho arrival Of siege train iron
Pretoria, into determined attempt 4
deliver telling stroke and endeayor .
push the British back by direct attack
Such operation. VI attempted. will nee
essarily entail great loss Of life. q
during the month. for the Beers now oc
cupied northern Natal, and they hay
fortified most Of the passes aud othe
positions suitable 10 their style Of hight
ing
While tho pigeon dispatches fror
General White show the beleagure
garrison holding its own, II Is feare
here the silence regarding what Briis
artillery are doing IN reply 70 Boer gun
indicates that General White Is short 4
long range ammunition II this = tru'
the reported further destruction Of tt
railroad near Colenso assumes great'
importance
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-11-11
LADYsmlTH BEsIEeEo.
Two Civilian. E.csPe from There Tell o.
the sIIuAtIon.

New York. Nov. lO-A dispatch 70
The World says Trustworthy informa
ton concerning the actual state Of AZ
fairs at Ladysmith comes from two
civilians at Cape Town, having es
capped from the besieged town by evad
ing the British patrol and stealing
through the Boer lines They say III,
town and British camp are completely
invested and artillery firing back and
forth continuously The bombardment
il heavy, but the effect is represented
70 be petty. The Beers are slightly su
pcrior In strength, but the British forces
maintain vigorous defense, fighting
daily
There were engagements on thre'
sides Of LAdysmith last Friday. the &C
counts OF which were received througl
native runners (Kanir Grams wer,
greatly exaggerated General Whit
has gained no important success.
The main British attack was on ,b,
Boer batteries stationed on lsimhulwa
ma IIill 10 tho eastward Tho BfIli.l
lost in that action about $50 killed an
wounded. 1t is supposed the Beers sui
fered far more
There was fighting also In the dircc,io
Of Colenso. on the south The thir
fight was a smart attack made by Co
onel Brockelhurst oN the FREQ stat
Beers posted near pewdrop ON ih
southwest The British drove the Bocr
back from there aud disabled the Que q
the guns which have been heayn
shells into the British camp
The British loss in the hsht was tw
offers Captain Kapp AMI Lieutenar
9rAndbant and eight soldiers killt