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The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-29
DEATHS SHADOW.

On Thursday night DIR. r. A.
Wise, Congressman from the Nor
folk, Va, District, died at his home
in Williamsburg. The same night
Mrs. VIM. p. Frye, wife of Presi-
dent pro tenn. Frye, of the Senate.
died suddenly.
These deaths cast gloom over
the holiday adjournment.
When you need a soothing and
healing antiseptic application for
any purpose use the original De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, well
known cure for piles and skin
diseases. 1t heals sores without
leaving a scar. Beware of counter
feits. South & Longmoor, w. Nc
Kee Hardie.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-29
SPLENDID PERFORMANCE.

The production of the four act
drama of Sherlock Holiness" at
the Capital Theatre, on Wednesday
night, was one of the finest perform
ances staged in this city for years.
The opening of each act was so
arranged that the stage was COM
pletely dark, and after the curtains
were raised the lightning was so
artistically done that 1t produced a
wonderful effect. and made the
audience on he qui vive for the
scene.
The acting of Mr.. Cuyler Hast
ings, In the leading part of "Sher-
lock Holmes" was first class in
every particular. 1t was realistic
throughout, and showed that Mr..
Hastings was both a student and
an actor in the front rank of his
profession.
The support was all that could
have been desired by the most
fastidious.
Messrs. ]. b. d A. ID. Blanton,
the lessees and managers of the
theatre, are to be congratulated
upon the success of this occasion,
and they may be assured that if
they will continue TO bring first
class attractions, such as this. to
THAR bouca that Fra N L fort will 70
turn to its old position as one of
the best show cities of it's size in
the country.
Our citizens will always patronize
a good show, but they shun a poor
or second rate one.
There was a large, cultivated and
representative crowd present We'd
nesday night.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-29
Does IT Pay to Buy Cheap.

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right, but you want some
thing that will relieve and cure the
more severe and dangerous results of
throat and lung troubles. What shall
you dc? Go to a warmer and more
regular climate? Yes. if possible; il
not possible for you, then in either
case take the ONLY remedy that has
been introduced i'm all civilized eoun-
tries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and slim
ulates the tissues to destroy the germ
disease, but allays inflammation,
causes easy expectoration, gives a
good nights rest, and cures the
patient. Try one bottle. Recon-
mended many years by all druggists
in the world. For sale by S.. B..
lHolmes. lily
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-29
PROMPT PAYMENT.

Mr.. Ernest r. Jones, as agent for
the Mutual Benefit Life Associa-
ton, of Newark, n. j., paid to the
estate of Mr.. Stephen B. Newton,
of Switzer. $1,000. on Dec. II, the
full amount of the policy held on
the life of Mr.. Newton. This was
quick work. Mr.. Newton died
about Thanksgiving Day, the proofs
were sent in ten days after and the
sequel follows as above.
When the stomach is tired out
must have rest. but we can't live
without food. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure "digests what you eat" so
that you can eat all the good food
you want while it is restoring the
digestive organs to- health. 1t is
the only preparation that digests
all kinds of food. South q Long
moor. W. Mckee Hardie.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-29
TO RAISE SHORT HORNS.

The celebrated WOODBURY. farm of
Mr.. A. ]. Alexander has quit rails
ing thoroughbred and trotting
horses and gone back TO breeding
and raising short horn Durham cat
tie. Mr.. Alexander has purchased
a herd of fine ones to breed from.
This was once the principal BUSH
ness of the WOODBURY. estate.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-29

This picture is the trade mark OF
SCOTS EMULSION. and is OIL
every bottle OF SCOTS l:MtlI.-
SION i'll tile World, which now
amounts to many millions yearly.
This great business has grown TO
such vast proportions,
Firsf;-Because the proprietors
have always been most careful III
selecting the various ingredients
used in its composition, namely;
the finest Cod Liver Oil, and the
purest Hypophosphites.
Second:-Because they have SO
skillfully combined the various
ingredients that the best possible
results are obtained by its use.
Third:-Because it has made so
many sickly, delicate children
strong and healthy, given health
and rosy cheeks to so many pale,
anaemic girls, and healed the lungs
and restored to full health, so many
thousands in the first stages Of
Consumption.
II YOU have not tried IT, send for free sample,
its agreeable taste will surprise YOU.
SCOTT & BOVINE Chemists,
Aoo-AIs Pearl Street. New York.
soc. and 500 all druggists.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-29

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
dainty little pills, but they never
fail to cleanse the liver, remove OBJ
structions and invigorate the sys-
tenn. South d LongmOor, w. Nc
Kee Hardie.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-29
MISTLETOE BOUGH AND
FARCE.

The ladies of Ascension Church
Guild will give rendition of the
Mistletoe Bough" about the mid
die of January, 1901, for the benefit
of the chapel fund.
1T is hoped that there may be a
large attendance. The exact date
will be given later. I'd.
THE BEST SALVE IN THE
WORLD.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-29

Cafe, Observation and Parlor Chs
on Florida and New Orleans trainN,
Queen d Crescent, Southern RN
and Plant System.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1900-12-29

Is Banner Salve. It is made from
a prescription by a widely known
skin specialist and positively is the
most healing salve for piles, burns,
scalds, ulcers. running sores and
all skin diseases. There Is nothing
so good. Sonth q Longmoor and
W. Mckee Hardie.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02
ALL CLAIMS
ENDORSED.
Evidence of the People To Endorse
Every Claim Made for
DR.. CHASE'S OINTMENT
The Only Guaranteed Cure for
ITCHING PILES.

Every claim made for Dr. Chase S
Ointment Is heartily endorsed by
thousands of cured men and women,
VINO write most gratefully o! the won
dertul curative properties of tins great
remedy.
10 say that Or. Chase's Ointment -
an absolute cure for blind, itching,
bleeding or protruding piles is but to
sum up the evidence OF the scores oil
letters which daily come 10 these Offices.
Mr.. NJ. 4 Crossmau, who represent
Messrs. vosburgh and Whiting, Buffalo,
n Y, writes: 90 was troub ed with pro-
uudlug, itching piles for tca yeaIa. aut
tried all known remedies to no avail
not even rcliet Before using all OF or
box of Dr. Chsse's Ointment ! was en-
tirely cured, and cheerfully recommend
the ointment 10 any one suffering with
piles, for my case was as bad as any o..
could be and live
Dr Chase's Ointment is endorsed BY
the best ply >iCians. aud has record Of
cures unparalleled in the history OF
medicine. II Is positive cure for piles,
aud j. guaranteed as such. II is the
only remedy which has never been
known 20 fali 90 cure the most serious
case of blint itching. bleeding or pio-
truding plies. Dr. A. ". Chase's ON D..
ment so cents box, at all dealers, or
Dr a. w. Chase Medicine Co, Buffalo
n. Y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02
I'm rd'tor's life Saved by
Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy.

During the early part Of October 1890,
/ contracted bad cold which settled OH
my lungs aud WAS neglected until l
feared that consumption had appeared
in an incipient state. | was constantly
coughing and trying TO eXpel something
which could not | became alarmed
and after giving the local doctor a trial
bought bottle OF Chamberlain Cough
Remedy and the result was immediate
Improvement, and after l had used three
bottles nv lungs were restored 10 their
healthy state b 5. EDWARDS, Pub
usher Of the Review, Wyant, H. For
sale by Rivlns s, Rhodes, druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

purpose, and greatly appreciate the
presence and information OF the
helpers sent here az this time.
II 'spectfully submitted.
n. j. BAKER,
Committee: III. HARING,
f. \. POTTER.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year
President Newton Burns
Secretary and Trcasurer-W. NJ. Comstock
Vice Presidents
Nathan j. Baker, North Shade.
Fred Lewis, Fulton.
Newman French, Washington.
T.. Mcaccam, Elba.
Lee Townsend, New II iven.
X. &. Lake, Newark.
F.G. Palmer. North star.
T.. II. Potter Hamilton.
Burt Gee, sumner
I'd Rogers, Arcgda.
John l.. smith, Emerson.
John Foote, Lafayette.
W. r. Pitt, seville.
otto Mcy. Pine River.
Frank Mclean. Bethany.
Burt Muscott Wheeler.
]. y. CoWdry. Ithaca.
stiles kennedy - Louis.
Y. a. Ely. Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02
SCOTS
EMESA SION

1t is very palatable and easily
digested. If you will take plenty
of fresh air, and exercise, and
SCOTT'S EMULSION steadily,
there is very little doubt about
your recovery.
There are bypophosphites in it /;
they give strength and tone up the
nervous system while the cod-liver
oil feeds and nourishes.
soc. and 500, all druggists
SCOTT q BOVINE, Chemists, New York
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02
DtlH.f|eLean,s
LiNadEdneyba|nl

is an old and unsurpassed rem
edy for Backache, Debility,
Sleeplessness, Lost Appetite,
Foul Tongue, Palpitations and
all other symptoms of disease in
those organs. 1t cures as well
as prevents every serious trouble
in Kidney, Liver or Bladder.
At druggists, 81. 90 per bottle.
THE pR.J.H. MCLEAN MEDICINE CO.
st. LOUIS. MO.
SHARRAR * MULHOLLAND.
(SuCCcssorc To 2 W~hb J
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

81 am indebted to One Minute Cough
Cure for my health and life. 1t cured
me of lung trouble following grippe"
Thousands owe their lives TO the
prompt action of this never failing rem
ldy. 1t cures coughs, colds, Group,
bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe and
throat and lung troubles Its early use
prevents consumption. 1t is the only
harmless remedy that gives immediate
results. SHARRAR * MULHOLLAND.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

Size doesn't indicate quality Beware
~ counter ieit ana worthless saive offered
tor DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. De
Wits is the only orr. iual. An infalli-
Bile cure for piles and all skin diseases
SHARRAR * MULHOLLAND.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

c. II. Appleton, Justice Of Peace,
Clarkshurg, \. J says. "DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers are the best pills made
TO- constipation. W. usc no others"
Quickly cure all liver and bowel trou-
bles. SHARRAR & MULHoLLAND.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

J.. 7. Travis, Agent Southern r. r.,
Selma, Ca, writes, II can not say too
much in praise of One Minute Cough
Cure. In my case il worked like
charm" The only harmless remedy
that gives immediate results. Cures
coughs, colds, Group bronchitis, and all
throat and lung troubles.
Sharrar * Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

J. I, Bevry, Loganston, Pa writes,
81 am willing to take my oath that
was cured Of pneumonia entirely by the
use Of One Minute Cough Cure after
doctors failed 1t also cured my child
rem Of whooping cough" Quickly re-
lieves and cures coughs, colds, Group,
gripp and throat and lung troubles
Children all like il Mothers endorse
it. SHARRAR & MULHoLLAND.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02
IN nrhrN.

Carou City, Col, Jan. @'.-Thomas
H., ...1., t.l.. o.,.r,l f..u. tA- POM
Tertiary after numbering a guard, was
iynched Friday night. lie was caught
Friday near Florence and brought here.
As soon as the officers with him arrived
they were overpowered by mob. y
moose was slipped around Reynolds
neck and he was led to a telephone pole
on Main street and hanged.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02
To Stop q Cold

Alter exposure or when YOU feel a
co ; coming or, take dose OF FOley'S
Honey and Tar. 1t never fails to
stop a cold if taken in time Take
nothing else.
Sharrar & Mulhollaud.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

Lewis Dennis, Salem Ind, says,
"Kodol Dyspepsia Cure did me more
good than anything I ever took" 1t
digests what you eat and can not help
but cure dyspepsia and stomach
troubles. SHARRAR * MULHoLLAND.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

w. l.. YanCy Paducah, KY, writes, 81
had a severe case Of kidney disease and
three of the best physicians in southern
Kentucky treated me without success.
! was induced 10 49, "o!ey's Kidney
Cure. Inc hrst Dott!c gave immediate
relief and three bottles cured me per
manently. | gladly recommend thiS
wonderful remedy -
Sharrar & Mulholland.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02
A FrlP htful Biunder

will often cause horrible bum, scald,
cut or bruse Bucklin's Arnica Salve,
will kill the pain ard promptly heal it..
Cures fever sores. ulcers, boils, corns, all
skin eruptions. Best pile cure on earth.
Only 25c box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by Sharrar & Mulhollard druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02
Plies of PeopIe

testify TO the merit 81 Banner SalVe
i'm curing piles It is guaranteed.
Sha1rar & Mulhollaud.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

Dyspepsia-baue of existence Bur-
dock Blood Biti'rs cures il, promptly,
permanently. Regulates and tones the
stomach.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

usually demanded or expected until
after she is employed, when Size is put
at most fancy baking aud too much
expected Of her both ID skill and judg
ment. The houSekcepcr should prac.
tice more kindly encouragement o"a
instruction in her methods or shoulder
part Of the blame for the failure.
What is there attractive in the life
OF a hIrea sItl auu To- iucit1 bcl 60 m-
prove in the art Of housekeeping: Not
even good wages or encouraging Wog1s-
The committee ou resolutions >un-
mitted the following which
adopted
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

Is il a burn? Use Dr.. Thomas Eclec.
trio OIL a cut? Use DR. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil. At your druggists.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

There is no better medicine for the
babies than Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy. Its pleasant taste and prompt and
effectual cures make II favorite with
mothers and small children. 1t quickly
cures their coughs and colds, prevent
ing pneumonia or other serious conse-
quences 1t also cures Group and has
been used in tens Of thousands OF cases
without single failure so far as we
have been able to learn. 1t not only
cures Group, but when given as soon as
the croupy cough appears, will pr vent
the attack. In cases of whooping cough
it liquihes the tough mucus, making il
easier to expectorate and lessons the Sc
verify and frequency of the paroxysms
of coughing, thus depriving that disease
OF all dangerous consequences. For
sale by Bivins & Rhodes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

A LIMA ENCAMPMENT. No 81, l. o. o. +.
4 meet every frst and third Wednesday I'm
each month. \. y. Angel, chief Patriarch.
CHAE llCTCUINs, Scribe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02
VERE Is a medical lecture
in a nutshell. The Kid

II in a nutshell. The Kid
neys drain water and i'm
purities from the blood. The
Liver makes bile and helps to
drive off other waste. If these
organs work badly the body
becomes a cesspool and disease
sets in. You must get them into
healthy action or die.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

LIMA CHAPTER O r. =. No. 43-RegulaI
"A meetings on the first Friday ~ each month.
MRS. OLIVE II. CArLE, v. Matron.
Mann Z. TAYLOR, sec y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

~ A. R-Wiliam Mover Post, No. 1852 Depart
VI. ment Of Michigan, G.. a. H., meet on I'd Sat
urday OF each month at : 200 p. m. and on the IT.
Saturday Of each month at 100 D. IA.
ORLANDO SHARP, Commander
j j. TRoTT. Adjutant
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

o. F. Court Alma.No. rs. Hold its regu.
i a. meetings i'm the w. r.. G. Hall. Nermeuln
Block on the second Thursday In each month NJ
So. IN local time, Visitors welcome
CHAs. MoRDES. G. X. CLARK BEEBE, r. s.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

A LIMA LODGE No. 23s O. o. r. meets every
y Mouddy evening ALDO BOGART, y. G..
Y. :. HOgLENBECK, Il. :.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

\NTM. MOYER RELIEF CORPS, No. 1873, meet
w every second and fourth Wednesday in the
month.
Mrs. SARAH TAYLOR President.
MRS MARY THOMAS, Secretary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

A LIMA LODGE. +. n A. M.-Regular meetings
y ON saturday uu or before full moon.
W. KELLY W
SErH TUBES, Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS-Fitz James Lodge
II No. -, X Of /. hold it, regular meetings
every other Wednesday night
T.. a BIvINS, &. G.
CARTS BROWN, X. OF X. & 5.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

DOYAL ARCANUM-Arcads Council No 103s
II meets every other Wednesday night AZ /. O.
.. r. Hall l. y. BRAINERD, Regent.
A. W. BECKNER. Sec'y.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02
LODGES.

-.-----~-s--------
4 LIMA Chapter No. l23, x. y, VI. Regular meet
y iu-~ on Monday NIGHT ON or uftcrful moon
NJ. POLLASkN, II. l..
c. $ YoUNG Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

WHEREAS, a reasonable number
OF the farmers, agriCul,uaii>t- and
fruit growers Of Crdtluh county. as-
sembleG in institute work, and,
WHEREAS We deem the subject Of
agriculture TO be the most important
and honorable Of all subjects before
the American people: and.
WHEREAS, We believe the agr
culturalistS TO be looked upon by
many OF the PROFESSIONALISM as Deue
inferior in business ability and quaiii-
cations; anC,
WHEREAS, All men were created,
and are regarded as equal without re-
life; be it
R.solrtd, That VIC as "A class stand
shoulder TO shoulder with each other
in the battle for oar rights, in our vO-
cations, and give reasonable amount
OF aid and assistance % our associates
in our calling, aud lend them help
ing hand, when it is reasonably re-
quired, in advancing and increasing
their means and ability TO help them
selves.
Resolced, That we, as class,
should stand by our brothers who are
in the merchantile trade. when we
are satisfied that they are dealing
Justly with all men, and ask them to
aid us in our adventures IN life, by eX
tending To us the hand OF brOtherly
fellowship, whereby the chaSm which
seems TO exist between US, as classes,
may be very much narrowed, and
more easily spanned.
ReSOlrcd, That we denrecate the
thought and the idea that the agrl-
culturalists and labOrers are SO bur
dened and trodden upon by capital,
corporations and trusts. and we be-
lieve that that there should be gen
eral uprising Of the people, against
such practices, and that legislation
on these lines and wrongs should be
solicited, and any Of our public scr
wants who do not put forth their best
efforts, should quickly be put upon
/ the rejected list.
RcSoiccd, That we believe a great
revolution should be waged against
unjust aud unequal taxation, and be-
| lieve that all property. whether real or
personal. should bear It's equal share,
whether under corrOr9te or individ-
! ual ownership.
ReSOlrcd, That we believe in the
advancement OF all branches OF agri-
tulbuIt, IIu a bIIlNI uNdOiOIl VI
/ business principles on the part Of az
rculturalists and growers, and to
/ this end weuld Recommend the State
Agricultural College at Lansing, as a
! suitable institution for our boys and
girls to attend, for finished educa-
! zion.
RcS2lred, That we are greatly APP
posed to the payment OF any bounty,
| by the state, for the manufacture OF
beet sugar; and also by the county,
! for the killing OF English sparrOwS,
and hope To see these laws speedily re-
peal9d. rs we consider both To be use
! less and unjust DRAWINGS upon our
| public funds.
ReSolred. That we consider the far
merS' institute plan a very instruct
tive enterprise, and therefore favor
the usual appropriations, for that
There is no better medicine for the
babies than Chamberlain Cough Rem
edy. Its pleasant taste and prompt and
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

IL A. BAGLEY, Physician and Surgeon
II. Onice Opera House Block, Onice hours 80
To 3 80 aud tos p. m. Diseases of thceyeand ear
"a specially.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

EARL q. TOREEN, Attorney at Law. specia'
II attention given collections Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-02-02

nR y. +. NCCLINTON. Graduate of the
IL University of Michigan. General Practice
Onice iu the New pola-ky Block. ONCE hours,
g:3O 10 ~ 80 a. W, go 10 200 and 90 TO $500 p
III NIgut cdis al gtsIucnCe one mile west OF
town.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07

to remain in session indefinitely until
important antitrust legislation was
enacted, The conference report or tho
Alaskan code 3tll was adopted. rhe
bill now goes to the president. Senator
Scott CIV, Val then addressed the sen.
ate on the Philippine question, Sena-
tor Petugrew, resuming his speech on
the philippine question eonteuded that
Admiral Dewey had recognized Agul-
naldo's official rank, and asserted that
Manila was taken by the Americans by
agreement with the Spauiards. The
bill To regulate the collection OF taxes
In the District OF Columbia was passed.
After al executive session Senator
LINDSAY presented resolutions EXPIRES.
StNe OF the sorrow OF the senate az the
death Of Evan t. Settle, late reprcsen-
ntiNe from Kentucky, Eulogies we're
pronounced by Senators Lindsay.
Chandler Bate, Carter and De Roe
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-06-07

london, June 6-Lord Roberts wires
that the city Of Pretoria was formally
surrendered yesterday and that entry
was made at o'clock,
Irish Battalion Taken.
London, June G. Roberts reports to
,Ae war Office that the thirteenth bat
talon of imperial yeomanry (lrish)
was overwhelmed by the beers at
Ltndley." Methu6u made "magnih-
cent march to the rescue, but was too
late, The dispatch follows,
IL regret to report that the thir-
Jecnth imperial yeomanry had to sur
render to a very superior force OF the
enemy, May 81, near Liudlcy, On re-
cciying Information Of the bat
TALON being attacked,
ordered Methucn TO proceed
with all speed to its assistance,
Methuen was thou ON the march, ON
the Neilbron siic OF kroonstad; and
half an hour after he started on Ry
10 a, m. the following day he marched
Al miles in % hours, but was too late
to rescue Colonel Spragges yeomanry
Mcthucn attacked the beers, who were
htwecn 5000 and 5000 strong. and ar-
tNr a running fight Of five hours COM
plctcly routed the enemy"
Queen Drinks to Roberts.
London, June &. Quen Victoria, sur
vnuDlpA NV tho l,lg, ,,l HI, 800. . q
York. Princess Christian, Princess
Victoria and many other notables OF
ncr court drank to the health of Rob
erls and his army at Balmoral last
evening, \ great bonfire, lighted at
her majcsty's command, blagod ON
Cratggown mountain, Illuminating the
country for miles around The ma
ton joins in the toast. clarifying Rob.
erts and turbulently rejoicing in his
victory. Roberts dispatch announcing
the loss of the yeomanry battalion
came too late for the puhlic to know It
last evening, Newspapers and com.
montators consider the incident de-
plorable but as having no weight to
speak OF IN the results. The battalion
numbered between 400 and 500. Gen.
Botha and most Of his men got away
from Pretoria. This Is Inferred from
Roberts message, but the presumption
Is the boer commandant cannot escape
without fight. Operations elsewhere
seem to have dwIndled 10 nothing
Badon-Powcll joined Hunter at Lich.
tenburg. Butler has not moved. Ben
nett Burloigh, wiring from Johannes
burg, says Kruger took $4,000 900
cash to Middleburg.