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GEN. BOTHA's RETREAT.

The Bloemfontein correspondent of the
Standard, in a dispatch under Friday s
date, describing the manner of Gen.
Botha's retreat, which enabled the Beers
to evade being surrounded, says:
Gen. Botha arrived at Dewetsdorp
Thursday and Immediately dispatched 9
commando to oppose Gen. French's COZ
umn. We appear to have been forestalled
by Botha by just twenty-four hours Ac-
cording to the latest reports from Thaba
NChu the enemy are still withdrawing
their wagons and guns.
BOER ARMY DWINDLING.
The Bloemfontein correspondent of the
Morning Post, telegraphing Friday, says:
From Boer commissariat l have OBJ
tatned some interesting details The
Beers had in December $4,000 men, In
March they had barely 26,50O, having lost
S'OOo in killed or wounded and $500 in
captured. The others are not accounted
Tor, but have probably returned TO their
farms. The official who gave me the in
formation predicts that the approach of
winter will produce further wholesale
shrtnkage. He says the Beers are short
of wagons, wheat and smokeless pov7e
but that they have plenty of other s.ores
ana other rifle ammunition They are
however, not likely to offer any serious
oppoSiuon,as they possess no positions this
SIDE OF Pretoria which are not capable of
oelng turned by the British army. More
over the Vaal river offers no protection,
because it IS fordable every dozen miles
or So Their cleverest general, he says,
is Delarey, although Botha is a mass of
grit. None of the commanders. in his
Joubert
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LONDON TELEGRAMs.
What the Correspondents Are Send.
Ing Their Newspapers.

"nsSt the OOrrespOnoents Are Send
Ing Their Newspapers.
LONDON, April 9O.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail. dated Johannesburg, Thurs
day, April 26, says:
Personal examination at the scene of
the Begbie works disaster shows that the
foundry was destroyed by the explosion
beyond repair, probably this side of the
declaration of peace, although the sileIl-
making plant may be transferred to an
other foundry. 1t is said seventeen work
men are still unaccounted for. Mr.. Beg
bic is charged with murder He is sus-
pected by the Beers Of having blown up
his works, which cost 100000, in order to
Rvenge himself for the affront Of being
compelled to manufacture munitions of
war for the enemy.
STICK TO MOUNTAINS.
The Bloemfontein correspondent of the
Standard. Saturday, says: The Beers
have taken every advantage Of the mcun-
tainous nature of the country which
marks their retreat to Ladybrand Their
manner of retiring is beautiful. and 1t IS
doubtful If they can be reduced in dis
trict so suited to their tactics.
have visited the British outpost the
one nearest Brandfort. The Beers show
the deepest anxiety to learn the probable
action OF our advance, and they declare
they will not fire a shot from Brandfort
as they wish to save the town from bonn
bardment. The enemy are intrenchcd on
the hills southeast of Brandfort, but they
are not likely to make any serious stard
until we reach Kroonstad.
TO HEAD OFF RELIEF.
The Durham correspondent of the stand
ard, Saturday, says: It is reported on
good authority that the Klondsber COM
,mandoes have left Biggarsberg to assist
in opposing the relief column.
BOERS NEAR BLOEMFONTEIN.
The Bloemfontein correspondent of the
Daily Chronicle. telegraphing Saturday,
says:
A cavalry reconnaissance three miles
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TO HOLD THABA N'CHU.
Its Strategic Position Recognized
by the British.

BLOEMFONTEIN April 29.-It is un-
derstood that the British Will continue
to hold Thaba N'Chu, owing to its STRAIT
egic Importance, especially with a view
of checking future raids. The comman-
does that had recently been operating
in the direction of Thaba N'Chu> are
melting away, the Beers quietly return
ing to their farms, and many of them
taking the oath of allegiance Expert
ence has shown, however, in many cases,
that this is only a. pretense to enable
the Beers to create disturbances on the
rear of the British, and vigorous methods
will probably be necessary to force real
disarmament
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BOER PEACE COAIMIssIoN.
VIII Sail for the United States Next
Thursday.

THE HAGUE, April 29-The members
of the Boer peace commission will sail
from Rotterdam for the United States
next Thursday evening by the Holland
American line steamer Maasdam. DR..
Leyds and DR.. Mutter will not accom-
pany the delegates.
The delegates will visit Amsterdam to-
morrow
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OLIVIER REPORTED HURT.
The General Said to Have Beer
Wounded at Wepener.

ALIwAL NORTH, April 2s-It is re-
ported here that Commandant Olivier
was wounded at Wepener last Monday.
Six New Zealanders, while scouting,
fought six Beers, killing three and wound
ing three. One New Zealander was
wounded.
The Inhabitants Of RiouxviHe do not
know to which government they belong,
as there is no civil administration there.
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DEATH LIST INCREAsEs.

a. m.-Sonle of the injured have since
died at the hospital, 50, the corrected list
shows nine were killed and nine injured,
the injuries being mostly compound frac-
lures of the leg One woman and child
are still unidentified.
Several of the morning papers pro-
nounce severe criticisms. The Matin
says:
There is only one Judgment to devote
on this sad affair. 1t is this: Those who
did not think of preventing the people
from passing under cardboard bridge,
after having themselves recognized 1t as
unsafe, and those who opened attrac-
tions to visitors which are not protected
against fire, are guilty of crime
1t calls upon the authorities thorough
ly to inspect hastily-buflt bridges, and to
destroy those that present the least dam
ger. 1t also urges the closing Of the un-
safe structures, declaring this a guaran-
tee of public safety. 1t sounds a warn
ing against trying to make the govern
ment responsible, as several of the Ma
tionalist organs are anxious to d..
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northeast encountered 400 Beers The
British drove them out of a kopje north Of
Karee. Our outposts are sdll harassed
by moving commanders. In an outpost
affair on Thursday several Beers were
killed. The enemy will certainly make a
stand at Kroonstad, where they have con-
structed miles of trenches
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THABA N'CHU, Saturday, April g.
The adjacent country is now clear of the
Beers, they having retired toward Lady
brand. There are interesting develop
ments ahead
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The COLONEL STRUCK TWICE
ONE BULLET INFLICTED A NASTY,
BUT NOT DANGEROUS WOUND
ON THE NECK
BoERs RETIRE TO LADYBRAND
Description of the Fight-Substance
of kilograms Received by
the London News
papers.

THABA NCHU, April 2s-Gen. French
Eent the Third and Fourth cavalry bri-
gades on separate "Reminiscences around
the hills east of town. The enemy, it
was found, held the hills strongly, though
evidently only rear guard, as no trans
port was visible. The Beers are now
holding a very steep row of hills east.
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John W. Clancy went dewn to defeat
last time, but with flying colors, and this
time he is sure to be elected justice of
the peace. Johnny is doing all he can
to impress on his friends that they need
not live east of Wabasha street to vote
for him. He is running for one of the
justiceships at large, and is voted for all
over the city
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1t Is understood that Mr. Smith declar-
ed as his reason for deciding on such
course, that "the boys" ought to have
the privilege of taking a drink during
their stay on the grounds. This is, of
course, in a certain view very thought
full suggestion on the part of the Republi-
can candidate. 1t shows more liberality
of thought than many were disposed to
credit him with; but it is a measure
which, while it may operate to the COM
fort of a respectable minority, is not un-
likely to be of decidedly evil consequences
in it's general results
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

/; tion as to the Russian forces at New
Chwang, and from the private intima-
ton that has been conveyed to the
State Department, Russia has assured
.us that this occupation has been pure
ly military and temporary.
+ IMPERIAL PALACE ENTERED.
Washington, Aug. 30.-The State De-
partInent makes public the following
scablegram from Minister Conger, re-
ceived this morning through the
United States Consul at Che Foo:
From Che Foo, Received Aug. 80.
Secretary Of State, Washington:
s. goth, following dispatch dated yes
tcrday:
More Russian, German, France and
Italian troops arriving. Imperial Pal
ace Will be entered August rs. Milf
tary promenade of all nations made
through 1t afterward closed and guard
ed. Prince Ching is expected in q few
days.-Conger.
(Signed) "FOWLER,"
JAPANESE WILL WITHDRAW.
Washington. Aug. 30.-As telegram
CATION to the effect that having been
Annoy that he has been assured by the
Chinese authorities of their readiness
to afford full protection to the foreign
residents and their property at that
port, the Japanese Government have
already ordered the withdrawal Of the
marines detailed to protect the Japan
csc property in the native town. and
are prepared to withdraw the rest of
the marines as soon as they are sat
isfed that the peace and order of the
port are assured.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

against other opponents. He said him
self that he never felt better and he
was never as he was for this contest
His looks in the ring before the fight,
and during the first three rounds, bore
out all that Mccoy had said about
himself.
Corbett was also in tip-top shape.
Corbett himself said he was as At as
fiddler, but had experienced little
stiffness when he awoke this morning.
THE OPENING ROUND.
In the opening round Mccoy show
ed up to much better advantage than
Corbett. Mccoy seemed very conf
dent, though careful, while Corbett was
nervous and i'll at ease. Mccoy started
out with his usual GOODNESS. but Cor
bett was fidgety. The entire round
was taken up with the cleverest kind
of feinting and sparring on McCoy's
part, while Corbett's work left very
little to be desired. In the second
round Corbett came up in better FORM.
and his uneasy feeling had evidently
left him. His fretfulness and nervous
ness had disappeared. and he gave an
exhibition which could be given only
by q man thoroughly posted in the in
nermost points of the scientific art of
boxing.
A NIMBLE FIGHTER.
While not blow was landed by
either in the first round. the greater
part of the second was equally as I'M
fruitful of damage to either boxer.
Corbett frequently endeayored with
rights and lefts to reach the "Kid,''
but the Hozier fighter was too nimblc
on his UNDERMINING. and his stepping
and blocking were marvellous. Cor
bett got to the head towards the latter
end of the second round and Mccoy
iabbed his provoking left to Corbett's
face. In the third round they got to
each other oftener. but 1t was In the
fourth that Corbett began to take Me-
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he was too nervous. And Mccoy was
out-pointing him, but after they came
up for the second round Jim was more
composed, and from that point until he
delivered the finishing blow he proved
himself to be the better man, The
work of both men was wonderfully
clever and fully bore out all that has
been said of them for some years past.
ANY one, no matter how big or strong
would have gone down from those last
blows that Corbett landed, as they
were full of strength and were planted
In the proper spot
CoRBETT TALKS.
Neither man, when he returned to
his dressing room, showed any marks
on face or body. Corbett, of course
was in the best of humor.
Now, hold on moment" he said
as his friends surged about 81 want
to ask you something. Wos it good
flght?"
When a chorus of voicscs answered
yes" Jim said:
I'm glad OF it and think / have
proved that am the cleverest boxer in
the world and showed that can punch
a bit. didn't /. Say he Is clever fell
low. isn't he? He can punch. too
Corbett continued: ''IIe can hit, 1
very quickly. He can only hit with
one hand at a time. He can't WALTON
with both hands. When 1 saw that /
made up my mind that the best thing
for me to do was to go In and mix II
up with him. Now. am ready and
willing to meet any heayy-weight
| fighter In the world, Jeffries preferred.
] will rest up bit first, ard after that
will take on the best Offer
MCCOY WAS GLOOMY.
McCoy's face wore gloomy express
sion as he sat in his, room dressing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
NEW YORK AND BRYAN.
THE DEMOCRATS EXPECT TO
CARRY THE STATE.

New York, Aug. 3O.-Ex- Governor
William j. Stone. of Missouri, vice.
chairman Of the Democratic National
Committee, reached this city to-day
He said: II have come here to con-
fer with the members of the sub-com-
mittee of the National Committee, and
will open headquarters as soon as we
can get the suitable rooms"
Do you expect to be able to carry
New York;" he was asked. 1--WE nope
we WILL" he replied
When asked If the National Commit
tee would take up State affairs. he
said:
I'VE shall use our efforts to carry
this State for William j. Bryan We
will not worry about local affairs. We
will not interfere"
\ AS to the prospects Governor Stone
said:
THE prospects for Democratic sue
cess are growing. / have every reason
to be gratified, and we shalfs work hard
until the end OF the campaign
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

Coy's measure. At times Corbett
stopped his scientific work and resorted
to slugging tactics, which proved Very
effective. Mccoy was forced to sclinch
and 1t was then seen that Corbett was
surely getting the upper hand. Me-
Coy had to break ground frequently.
and after the bell had sent them TO
their corners, While both men showed
signs of fatigue, Mccoy was certairfy
the more weary.
THE CONCLUDING ROUND.
In the fifth and concluding round
Corbett forced Mccoy into the formers
corner. where the Kid kept blocking
and sparring for an opening to get out.
Corbett swung for the head, but Nc
Coy ducked underneath livery cleveriy
and jumped to the centre of the ring.
Jim rushed him across the floor OF
the ring and by clever work forced
Mccoy back into the corner again,
where he sent right and left to the
kids" head.
This was the beginning OF McCoy's
undoing. Corbett went to him using
both hands, swinging and stabbing and
occasionally uppercutting with the
left. McCoy'S defense awaited him lit
tie against this onslaught. and Corbett
soon had the Kid at his mercy. Me-
Coy saw that he was no longer able
to ward off the big fellows blows and
he threw his arms across his face
holding his head down in hopes of saw.
ing himself from q knockout punch.
Corbett relentiessly showered let's
and rights which Strengthened Nc
Coy up, and then Jim swung q left
which crushed into AicCoy's body. Nc
Coy doubled up and in doing so held
Corbett's left hand with his right arm.
Corbett then drove Mccoy away from
him with n right over the heart, and
as the Kid went back staggering Jim
leaped after him, landing another left
smash on the same spot, and the Kid
dropped to the floor. Mccoy bravely
tried to get up, but these three blows
had taken all his strength away. and
while he made frantic endeayors to get
up Referee Charley White counted off
the ominous ten seconds. BY an al
up after he had been counted out but
he was dazed and the referee had to
push him towards his corner where
his seconds took him in hand Inside
of two minutes MCCOY walked out of
the ring, closely surrounded by his
handlers, as he was tottering on his
feet. Meanwhile Corbett's friends had
jumped into the right and surrounding
the big fellow, showered congratulate
tions upon him when he was announced
the winner
REBEREE WHITES VIEWS.
After the men had retired to their
dressing rooms Referee White, when
asked his opinion of the fight, said:
ut was one of the fastest and clever
est fights have ever seen. Corbett
and Mccoy are two of the cleverest
men in the ring to-day, and Corbett
won by superior feinting and smuggling.
I did not like Jim in the first round. as
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
Verdict AgaInet CERAMICS lebor.

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pi
London, Aug. SO.-A verdict against
picketing during strikes was rendered
to-day by Justice Farweli. OF the High
Court of Justice, who enjoined General
Secretary Bell. of the Amalgamated
Society of Railway Servants. and Or
ganizing Secretary Holmes from
watching and besetting the Great
Western railroad stations and ap-
proaches with the view of inducing
non-unionists to refrain from taking
the places of Taft Vale railroad;
atrikers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

tBy Telegraph to virginian- Pilot)
New York. Aug. 3O.-The long prom
ised and long Hooked for meeting be-
tween James ]. Corbett and Charles
c'Kid'') Mccoy, under the auspices of
the Twentieth Century Club, at Madi-
son Square Garden, is over, and in less
than five rounds Corbett proved him
self to be the better man. That Cor
bett and Mccoy are the cleverest ex-
ponents of the art of self-defense
among the present generation of the
heayy- weights goes without saying,
and keen judges of the game who saw
to-night's fight declare that it was the
cleyerest exhibition ever Witnessed in
the ring. Up to the moment that the
men stepped into the squared circle
opinions as to their respective abilities
We're wildly divergent. Many claimed
and rightly, too, that Corbett would
prove to be the stronger, as we'll as the
cleverer. and 1t was through his superb
feintlng and heavy smuggling that he
put Mccoy down and out. While Nc
Coy landed some singing jabs, he did
not cut Corbett's skin. nor did he land
single heavy right hand blow dur
ing the contest. On the other hand.
Corbett. when he dropped science and
began to slug, landed hard rights and
lefts which simply took McCoy's guard
away. and when Corbett found a yul-
nerable spot in the region OF McCoy,s
heart. two lefts. divided by right,
ended the battle.
IN SUPERB CONDITION..
Both men entered the ring in SUI
perh condition. Mccoy was heavier
by several pounds than on any pre-
vious occasion. when he battled
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
-(By Telegraph to virginian RiIot,

(By Telegraph to Virginian yFiIot)
New York, Aug. 30.--Direct commu-
nication between the United States
and Germany was opened ., to-day
through the new German cable. in con-
junction with the Commercial Cable
Company's system from New York to
Fayal and thence to Emden. Germany.
The following messages Were exchang
ed between the German Emperor and
President Mckinley: s
TO the President OF the sunited
States, Washington: ~
AT to-day's opening of the new ca
Die which brings German in closest
Geographic communication with. the
united states, am glad to express to
your Excellency my satisfactiorisat the
accomplishment OF this significant
cy Will agree with me in the wish and
hope that the cable connection may
promote the general prosperity and
contribute to the maintaining and ce-
menting of friendly relations between
the two nations M
WILHELM II"
THE REPLY.
President Mckinley replied, es fol-
lwos: $500 = -
washington. Aug. so, 1900.
His Imperial and Royal Majesty,
Wilhelm H., Berlin: sS',
receive with great satisfaction
your Majesty's message OF Fluctuations
Ing the chain of closer communication
between this country and the German
Empire. In this age Of progress every
tie that brings nations nearer In theft.
commercial relations and friendly in
terest' works their common good and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
SUPREME LODGE OF pYrHIAns
SETTLES THE QUESTION OF Ro-
TATION IN OFFICE.
(Ry Telegraph 70 VirgInian-Pllot.l

(by Ielegraph 10 Vlrgnian-PtotJ
Detroit, Mich, Aug. So.-The Supreme
Lodge Knights OF Pythias to-day set
tied the question of whether rotation
in office should be continued on the
supreme officers reelected for n sec
ond term. The test was the vote on
the election of Supreme Chancellor.
There were two candidates, Thomas
G. Sample. of Pennsylvania, the pres
ent Supreme Chancellor and Ogden
H Fathers, of GAINESVILLE, Wis. SUI
preme yice-Chancellor. There were
seventeen seconding speeches made for
Fetners; the Sample contingent were
content to rest with the nominating
address The first ballot resulted In
the election of Fethers-SS to SO. Con-
trary to the usual custom the election
was not made unanimous. no motion
being made TO that effect.
San Francisco was selected for the
next biennial gathering by acclama
ton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
Population OF Cities.
CBy Telegraph to Virginian -Pilot. 3

(By Telegraph to Virginian-P ilot.)
Washington. Aug. 8o.-The popuIat ton
of the city OF Wilkesbarre. Pa, accord
Ing TO a census bulletin Just issued, is
cent.
The population of Allentown. Pa., is
S5il6, a gain of 1Q:1SS, or 40SS per cent
79.S2S. or 3S,TI per cent
& Evansville. Ind, population is 5s,007, a
gain of S.25f. or 1926 per cent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
To Speak In West Virginia.
(By Telegraph to virginian.Pilot.)

McG sSs a has received a. telegram l from
Mr.. Bryan saying he would come to
West Virginia next Tuesday and spend
n few days at Mr.. McGraw's place at
Deer Park While in the State he might
make a few appointments for political
meetings not to exceed two speeches O
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31

cannot fail to strengthen their cordial
relations and promote their mutual adj
yancement in the paths of peace.
(Signed.)
WILLIAM M'KINLEY."
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
GERMANY AND The
UNITED STAT S
Brought Into Close Telsgraphic
Communication BY New Cable.
FLUCTUATIONS EXCHANGED,

Emperor William Sends First Message,
Expressing His Satisfaction at me COM
plotion Of tho New Gable. and tho Hope
Thatit Will Contribute to tho cement-
ing of Friendly Relation. Betweon tho
Two Nations President Mckinley Re.
spends to tho Germans Kind Sentiments.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-31
.C0RBETT KNOCKS
OUT KID MCCOY.
"Gentleman Jim" the Better Man
in the Prize Ring.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGHT,

Mccoy Refused to Shake Hands with Cor
bett on Entering tho Ring Sent to tho
Floor In the Fifth by Blows Over the
Heart, tho KID Was Counted out Before
he Could Regain His Feet His Block
Ing Was Perfect. But His Blows Were
Too Light to Ipjure His opponent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-06
IN CONGRESS.
Senator Bacon, of Georgia, Discusses
Philippine Question-Short Ses-
sion in the House.

Washington, Jan. 31.-For more
than three hours Tuesday Senator Ba-
con (dem., Ga.) occupied the atten-
ton of the senate with discussion of
the Philippine question. His argu-
ment, which had for it's base his own
resolutions declaratory of the govern
ment's policy towards the Philippines,
was listened to carefully by his fellow
senators and by a large gallery au-
dience. He maintained that the
United States owed as much to the Fill
ipinos as it does to the Cubans, to
whom by resolution of congress self
government had been promised, and
he strongly urged that his resolutions
declaring it to be the intention of this
government to confer the right of gov
eminent upon the Filipinos be adopt
ed as a means not only of terminating
the war, but of extending to strug-
Cling people justice and freedom.
w. v. Sullivan, recently elected SEN
ator from Mississippi, was sworn in.
The house was in session a little
over an hour, and only business of
minor Importance was transacted.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-06

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass It or pain in
the back is also
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