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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23
What Shall We Have for Dessert.

THIS question arises IN tbs FANNY ev-
cry day. Let US, answer 1t to-day. Try
Jell-O. delicious and healthful dessert.
Prepared in two minutes. No boiling! no
baking! simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors: Lemon, Orange.
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get q pack.
age at your gr0cers today. 10 Or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

At a special meeting of the trustees
Of the Maine Industrial School for
Girls. Friday evening. the resignation
of Miss Ella i. Smith as matron of
Baker hall, was accepted, and Mrs.
Qumby was appointed as acting mat
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

George Albee Of Hartford, CT, is Wis
iting friends and relatives in this city.
Mr. Albee learned telegraphy Of the
late Col Livermorc and has been en-
ployed as operator in Hartford for the
past 30 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs. Mary c. Leary died at her
home on upper Water street. ut =. NJ.
Saturday, John l.. Bailey and Edward
Doyle accompanied the remains TO Bos-
ton, Sunday, where they will be inter
red in Calvary cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23
FAIRFIELD.

The Gerald base ball team, which
went To Pittsfeld. Saturday afternoon,
to play with Il local nine there. won
the game by a score of to :. This is
the second game the boys have won
from this nine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

There will be a parish meeting of the
Congregational church ut the Vestry,
Thursday evening to act on the invi-
tation of the church extended Rev.
Chas Wight to become pastor for the
ensuing year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Sergeant Alexander Smith, n veteran of
the British army. died. Sunday. at Hall
fax. ~ $. He was at the side Of Gen.
Stewart when he was killed in attempting
to relieve Gordon. He was in the High
landers with Col. Mcdonald at the last
Ashanti war. He also saw fighting in
South Africa. India and China ana pos
Sessed many medals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

The Methodist excursion To Five Islands
on Thursday. promises to be grand lf-
fair. ana probably one of the most en-
joyable of the season. The al on t..-s
page gives full particulars. All are cor
daily invited to patronize this excur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Remember and plan for the good time
Thursday. The Gardiner Methodists in
vite all to go with them on the Islander
to Five Islands and make the occasion
one of great enjoyment. See ad on Sth
gr.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

f. Y Eldridge left for Watervile,
yesterday. where he has accepted a po-
sition. He was clerk in the Oakland
National Bank, and in that capacity
has made a great many friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

The funeral Of the late Clinton
owens. formerly of the LIST Maine Vol
untecrs, took place. at II O'Clock Satur-
day morning. Rev. j. NJ. Wyman Of
floating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

The store on the. corner of winthrop
and Water streets is receiving some
needed repairs and will later be occu-
pied by Mel Clement for fruit store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

There will be n meeting of the Z. r.,
X. of p. this evening, at odd Fellows
hall. All the members are requested to
be present. es
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

w. l.. Tozier and f. l.. Hartman
went to Westport. Saturday. where
they will pass a few days with their
families who are now visiting there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs. w. NJ. Lawrence went to Cap
itol Island. Saturday. where she will
pass few weeks with friends. She
was accompanied by Shirley Law
Enncn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Harold Giddings has returned from
a short visit with friends at Boston
and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23
BASE BALL.
lcaque Games. Saturday.

At Decentralization 8; Chicago, q.
At Brooklyn-BroJ.-:yn &; Cincinnati ..
At New York-St Louis 5: Ncw YORK ..
At delphia-Philadclph .; flt's-
httrp u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

w. X. Heath and daughter. Miss
Grace, arrived on the boat, Saturday.
for a visit to his mother. Mrs. S. II.
Heath, Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Misses Minnie and Matte EldridGe
went to Surry, yesterday, where they
will make a visit with friends for a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs. J. d. White returned to her cot
tage ut Squirrel Island. Saturday.
after short business trip in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Frank Spearing of RoXbury. is pass
ing few days vacation in this city,
the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs. L. n. Peacock and two children
returned to their home at WATERFOWL,
Mass, Saturday, after a visit with
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs. Lizzie Bolster and son went to
Auburn. Saturday, where she will pass
her vacation of two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

T.. Loring and family went 10 Free
port, Saturday, to visit Mrs. Lorins
mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Ned Barron arrived on the boat from
Boston, yesterday, on a visit of Il week
with friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs. Henry Wood of Randolph. re-
turned. Saturday. from a short visit
with friends at Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Warren Peacock, who has been pass
ing weeks vacation with friends at
Boston. returned home. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

c. H. Wordsworth Of Cornish is
guest at the Home hotel. visiting
friend in the hospital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs. NJ. f. Webber left for Lowell.
Mass. Saturday morning. where she
will visit friends for a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

There will be the usual band con-
cert at Crescent park, this week, on
and Friday evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

with the Reporter Journal of this city
for the last eight months. will sever
his connection, Aug. D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs II. c. Barker have gone
to New York on a business trip of a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs. William Baker and daughter ar
rived home, Saturday. from Five
Islands, where they have been for a
weeks outing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23
Il. A. FULLER
The Cash Grocer,
GARDINER, NE.
Calls attention to his line OF
PICNIC GOODS

1t includes all the Best Brands or
sardines. Canned Meats, Olives, Pick
les. both in bulk and in jars, Edam,
Pineapple and Club Cheese, Ginger Ale
Lime Juice, Alpha Salad Cream, Salad
Dressing. Olive Oil in glass and tins,
Peanut Butter, and we can quote the
lowest prices in the city
eOdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs Abbie Douglas went to Ninal-
haven, Saturday. where she will make
an extended visit to her brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Robert Perkins and ID. F. Danforth
passed Sunday with friends at Capitol
Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs. VIM. III. Gilman returned 10
Pennington, N. H., Saturday, after a
visit with relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23
Daily Kennebcc 3ournal.
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call-37.5.

w. p. Atwood of Auburn. was the
guest Of Gardiner friends, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Miss Grace Wilson went to Madison,
Saturday afternoon. where she will
pass a few weeks with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

| A. w. Peaslee returned. Saturday,
from Il short business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs. John Mcnamara went 10
Pennington. ~ H., Saturday, for
visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

F. f. Beane and family went to the
lake, Saturday, for two weeks out
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mass, is the guest of Mrs. D. M.
Baker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs. f. f. Potter and children left
for Capitol Island. Saturday morning,
where they will pass a few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Lakin are occu-
plying "Fairview Cottage" Fairs
cove
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

There will be the usual band con-
cert at Crescent park. this week. on
Tuesday and Friday evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Station Agent f. G. Douglass re
turned, Saturday, from Bluehill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Miss Flora Macdonald of Boston, is
the guest of friends in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Samuel Wragg of Boston, is the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fuller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

p. II. Carey of Vienna. passed Sun
day at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Cecil Hook, who has been connected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

c. H. Oldham of Lewiston. passed
Sunday at his home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

The forest fire which has been ,hreat-
at Scarboro. and which, Friday; Ma by
cned Rigby Park. was eNtinsuisheN
Saturday mornings showers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Frank Mcclure of Boston, is visit
ing relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Mrs. Harry Taylor passed Sunday in
Lisbon Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23
NATIONAL HOME.

officer Of the day, Capt. Shuart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

NJ. NJ. Johnson was at his home in
this city, over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

II. G. Turner passed Sunday with hi
family at Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23

Prof. c. w. Marston went to Booth
bay, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-23
HALLOWELL.

Mrs. Harry Taylor passed Sunday in
Lisbon Falls.
Prof C. w. Marston went to Booth
bay, Saturday.
II. G. Turner passed Sunday with his
family at Ocean Point.
NJ. NJ. Johnson was at his home in
this city, over Sunday.
Frank Mcclure of Boston, is visit
ing relatives in this city.
2. II. Carey of Vienna. passed Sun
day at his home in this city
Samuel Wragg of Boston, is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fuller.
c. II. Oldham of Lewiston, passed
Sunday at his home in this city.
Station Agent f. G. Douglass re-
turned, Saturday. from Bluehill.
Miss Flora Macdonald of Boston, is
the guest Of friends in this city.
F. +. Beane and family went to the
lake, Saturday, for a two weeks out
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Lakin are occu-
plying "Fairview Cottage" Fairs
cove.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-26
POLITICAL ECHOES
What Was Done at Saturdays
County Conventions.
Republican State AdminiStra-
tiOn Is Endorsed.
A. w. DENNISON SCORES.
He Secures Fusion Delegation
In Finney County.
Congressman Long Seems to Be
Carrying Everything.

The following conventions were held
in Kansas counties Saturday:
Sedgwick county endorsed Stanley and
Long. Mayor Findlay Ross heads the
delegation to the state convention.
Pawnee county instructed for Con-
gresham Longs denomination. The
delegates to the senatorial convention
were instructed for F. Dumont Smith
The state convention delegates were in
structed to help renominate the present
administration.
The Franklin county Republicans in
Structed for Governor Stanley and Con-
gresham Rowersock. E. S. Clarke
heads the delegation to the state con-
Vention.
Chautauqua county Republicans are
for J. T. BardIey of SeSdan for delegate
to the national convention and are fav-
orable to G. w. Wheatley for congress
W. S. Fitzpatrick named the delegates
to the senatorial and judicial conven-
tions.
Edwards county Republicans en-
dorsed the state and national admin
istratiOns and instructed for F. Du-
mont Smith for senator. Smith lives in
Edwards county.
John S. Gilmore, a director of the pen
itentiary, heads the Wilson county dele
cation to the state convention. The
state administration was endorsed
Charles F. Scott was endorsed for con-
mute was endorsed for delegate at large
to the national Republican convention
In Miami county the issue was made
between the Burton and Baker forces
at the primaries Saturday. The Burton
people claim they were victorious at ev-
cry point. The fight was also made
against Mr.. Leland. The convention will
be held next Saturday
Mass conventions of the Democrats
and Populists of Finney county at Gar
den City Saturday instructed for Claude
Duval, the Hutchinson Democrat for
congress. The conventions instructed
for Judge A. w. Dennison for COVER
nor and E J. Westgate for state audi
tor. Westgate is now clerk of the west
ern division, southern department, court
of appeals.
The Wichita county Republican con-
ventiOn under the management of Frank
Grimes, state treasurer, instructed for
Long, endorsed the state and national
administrations and paved the way for
a Burton man to be nominated for rep
resentative from that county.
Clark county Republicans endorsed
Chester Long ard endorsed Lucien
Baker for reelection as United States
senator.
The Franklin county Republican con-
Vention also endorsed Senator Baker for
reelection.
The Brown county Populist conven-
tion endorsed Breidenthal for governor
and also endorsed the plans of fusion
adopted by the state Democratic and
POpuliSt committees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-26
HOWE "LAY SERMONS.
Daily Edition With Them Ex-
hausted = State Journal
Weekly Edition Only
Way to Get Them.

During the last few days the State
Journal has received several hundred
requests for full sets of the daily issues
of this paper containing the Howe Lay
Sermons in full. To all requests OF
this kind we are obliged to say that the
supply of the issues of these daily edi-
tions has been exhausted. and that the
sermons cannot be reprinted in the
daily. The only way the six Lay Ser
mons lin full can be secured is by ask
ing for the weekly edition of the State
Journal issued last week.
This weekly was an enlarged number
and contained not only all of the Lay
Sermons but also a complete history
of the Sheldon edition of the Capital,
reviewing the different numbers, and
also the editorial comments of this pa
per, and of dozens of other papers, upon
the Sheldon experiment and upon the
Howe Lay Sermons"
On account of the unusual size of this
particular copy of the weekly and the
great demand for the paper. the price
was fixed at ten cents. including the
necessary postage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-26
TO PROPOSE TO US.
Dom Paul's Delegates En- Route
to the United States.

New York. March ga dispatch to
the Herald from London, says:
Your correspondent had a long talk
last night with a distinguished Boer,
whose name can not be disclosed, though
it may be stated that he is a relative of
President Kruger. has held political po-
sitions in the Transvaal is the son of Il
well known Boer general and is very
rich. He said that President Kruger's
delegates, who are coming to Europe
bring with them a proposition from the
small republics to the greatest republic
the United States.
He also declared that there was not
the least danger of the Beers destroying
the mines.
That report" he said. must have
been invented by our enemies. 1t would
mean to us merely destroying our own
property"
referring to Mr.. Montagu Whites
statements on this subject in Washing
ton, he said:
They were totally unauthorized He
had absolutely no right to say anything
of the kind, and what he has said has
given false, harmful impression"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-26
KEENE BANKS IN TROUBLE.
Bank Commissioner Asks That an As
signee Be Appointed.

Keene N. H., March 26.-The bank
commissioner for New Hampshire have
filed a petition with the clerk of CheS-
hire county, supreme court, asking that
an assignee be appointed for the Keene
Guaranty Savings bank of this city and
a petition of the same nature for the
Keene Five Cents Savings bank. The
finances of both the institutions have
been considered uncertain for some
time and neither bank has received de-
posits of late owing to a general BELIEF
that they had sustained losses through
western investments.
The Keene Five Cents Savings bank
has paid depositors one dividend of 10
per cent. 1t owes 81 449, 05S. The Keene
Guaranty Savings bank has paid depos-
itors a dividend of 5 per cent This in
stitution owes $71S,873. The petitions Of
the commissioners will come up for a
hearing at the April term of court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-26
COAL MINE FATALITIES.
Statistics Covering 80 Years in the
Anthracite Region.

Harrisburg, Pa, March 26-The an
nual report of James Roderick, chief of
the state bureau of mines and mining
contains a chapter dealing with mine
accidents and their causes. In the thir-
~ years from 1870 to 1899, the report
states 9.515 lives were lost in and about
the anthracite coal mines of Pennsyl-
vania. In commenting upon the fatal
tiles, Chief Roderick says:
1t is generally conceded that the an
tnractte law of this state is the best
mining law in the world. Therefore in
my opinion, the great loss of life is not
que to any defect in the law; neither IS
it the fault of the mine inspectors, who
are an intelligent and hard working
body of men. Possibly neglect can be
nut the greatest neglect is on the part
of the emplOye. I claim that the mine
law has been the means or greatly re-
ducing the number of accidents in the
anthracite mines, and 1 will endeavor to
prove this by figures.
In the first decade QS70-1S79) for
every 1000 persons employed, a per
centage of 1899 persons lost their lives:
in the second decade QSS0-S9) for every
7 900 persons employed 321O persons lost
their lives while in the third decade
C890-90 for every 1000 persons employ
ed $40 lost their lives The total pro
duction of coal in the ten years. in
Guiding 1903 was 1S5,924, $40 tons. The
total number of lives lost was 2.151
The total production from 1SSO-9 in
elusive was 337 ,059, 7S9 tons; number of
lives lost ,119.
In 1909 inclusive, 470, SO tons
were produced at a loss Of life of 4,305."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-26
INSULTED CHAPELLE.
Major Kirkman Is Being Court Mar
tailed at Manila.


New York, March 26.-The Times
says:
in letter written by an army Off
Ger in Manila to his parents, in Brook
lyn, he says that Major I<irIcman, Uni
lars, has been court MARTA led by All al
legged insult to Archbishop Chapelle,
papel delegate to the Philippines dur
ing a voyage from San Francisco to
Manila. The letter says:
En- route to Manila, Archbishop
Chapelle was insulted by Major Kirk
man, who was in command of the trans
port The major hung his blanket to
be aired so that it covered the window
bishop Chapelle sent his clerical assist
ant to the major to complain that he
was unable to air his state room. Ma
pOr Kirkman replied that he did not
care whether the state room was aired
or not. The archbishop endured the in
suit throughout the trip. When the
transport arrived in Manila bay, Gen.
Otis sent his staff officer out to meet it
in a launch. The officer went on board
by launch to the city. This precedence
astOunded Kirkman, who had not been
aware that the duties of the archbishop
were official.
When Archbishop Chapelle was leav-
ing the transport he was asked by sew
eral officers if he would report the in
suit. He replied: Yes. not that it will
benefit me, but that it will prevent like
insults to those coming after me-
Major Kirkman is now being court
martialed for the insult. The charge is
conduct unbecoming an officer If con-
victed he will be dismissed from the
army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-26
Lord Roberts Long Halt at
BlOemfOntein Explained.
Must Make His Line of Com
municatiOns Secure
BEFORE ADVANCING.
Meanwhile the Beers Take on
Renewed Activity.
Ranks Constantly Augmented
by Numbers of Foreigners.

London, March 26.-1:4O P. M.-The
continued absence of aggressive move
men on the part Of British is best ex-
planned in a dispatch from Bloemfon-
TEN dated Sunday, March 25, and pub
lished in the second edition of the Times
today. 1t says:
tThe conditions existing in the occu-
pied territory render imperative the
somewhat prolonged halt at BlOemfon-
tein. 1t is necessary that the effect of
the proclamation should have time to
make itself felt. 1t is declared that
danger of annoyance to the line of COM
nunieatiOn may be aDprehended unless
the territory behind the advancing
forces is rendered absolutely secure
The accuracy of this view is proved by
the fact of the enemy's breaking up in
to isolated groups, such as that which
attacked the guards officers Friday
The adjustment of financial and mun1-
Ctpal matters in the Free State is now
chiefly occupying the attention OF the
governor and his legal and financial ad-
visers The military regime is being
conducted with great smoothness, but
recent Investigations show that caution
must be exercised in dealing with per-
sons apparently loyal"
This summary is probably an accur-
ate explanation of the frequent appear
ance and disappearance of Beers and
insurgents, upon which the reports are
so conflicting and which so puzzle the
British military critics.
Gen Methuen appears to be awaiting
transportation, and with Col Plumer's s
forces on half rations there now seems
little likelihood Of the immediate relief
Of Mafeking, though neither from this
quarter nor from Lord Roberts or Gen.
Butler is there any direct news today.
The government buildings at Cape
Town narrowly escaped destruction by
fire last night. The state papers, after
being much damaged were removed.
A Lorenzo Marques special says the
Transvaal authorities are evidently re-
cruiting actively and large numbers of
French, Dutch and Belgian volunteers
are constantly passing through that
place to join the Boer forces.