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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-20
H1GS VERY STRONG
Market Closes Five Cents
Higher, Quality Good.
TOPS UP TO S465
Eager Demand for Butcher
HogS--CattIe Sales Small.

The local hog market yesterday was
a strong one anil through the days
trading. Though the run Of hogs was
Fairly in line with the supply as regis
tered the other days Of this week it
was not near enough to satisfy he buy
ers, who were very. eager to secure much
larger strings Of hogs. Dold and Ar
mour, and also smaller buyers were In
the field for butcher hogs, and they
quickly absorbed all that appeared Tor
sale and at the close were crying Tor
more. The market was quoted as strong
and very strong was mentioned as
better description. There were sales
made all through the day Of ~ cents
i CHER. The strong to 2i5 cents higher
tone ruled FOR the best part of the day,
and the close marked a dull s cents
higher market. and the late sales were
made al this figure. The other western
hog markets reported steady, strong
and shade higher quotation, and this
point was ali the time in line, and at
.ahe close sailed away from the rest, and
had there been car hogs in sight they
would have sold as once at the cents
advance The quality of car hogs was
very good. There was nothing espec al
~ fancy offered, but there was neither
anything very common. The average
weight Of the eleven cars of hogs sold
was 2l6 pounds, showing a heavy grade
Everything in wss quickly wiped out
End reports of more hogs TO come set the
buyers alert again and they waited until
the very last for all and everything that
might come IN. Bids were made on pos
sibIe late arrivals, and the eagerness for
hogs was shown all through the day
and up TO the close. leaving stin a disap-
Toiutnent that twice the number did not
offer More hogs are wanted and want
ca badly by all the buyers. Anything
auvwhere near I'm prime butcher trim
zviI be met with a ready welcome by the
buyers. and they viii sell at tbs very
best market prices.
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legs through which TIE stubborn pig
would gracefully glide ard It took me en-
tire yards force several dlznined c1ra-
mission men, an dthe scale gang 70 land
him lie was ROSS % tae mess sor a
little while and II he rev owner had M
same hfllsrious tine getting him 20 ooFar
that the whole stock yarda had Eettar
him 20 CAIN dowu an1 sgbalt r. -ha i1-
eelta5 BE. ~ WIN wien 81 asd draHu
blank He only waiehed q hundred plaa
but there vas wrapped ~ iu that ore
hundred pounds ~ swue more 1oeurg
inaa-e reteHicn ~ any 9Ee v 1k
listed this season
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REPREsENTATTVE sALEs.


The cattle trading yesterday was moth
ing Of sufficient Importance to estab-
lish q quotable market, but what was
sold went at very strong prices. It was
a mixsd layout on sale, there be ng
some fine she stuff, with a whole lot Of
Gamers and coarse bulls. All OF it was
sold, however. and at the best figures
poss bic with the ruling market Stock
ers and feeders are always in demand
right now and any offerings in this line
wiz be taken at good prices. The firm
Of C.. A. Stuart & Co are now regular
cattle brokers, with offices at the Ex-
change. and their orders for the several
C asses Of cattle are unlim ted Fat
butcher cattle are also wanted, and
shippers from the interior can not do
tier than consign their holdings to the
Wichita market. The following sales
ware made YESTERDAY:
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..55PPEass 40 N3Cas.

Thomas Garland. of wellington, was IN
with a car of heavy hogs. which sold al
the tor price.
Dunaway & Co. Of Toukawa. were
shippers of heavy hogs which brought
the top prices.
The state Bank Of Hazleton was on
the market with a mixed car, partly
cattle and a bunch of = hogs viii h
sold at the ton figures.
Jeff Houston, the reaular hog shipper
OF Ponca City. was on the market with
car load of extra heavy porkers, VIII ch
brought The tor.
Wm. Wiley, Of Sedgwick CITY, was In
person with a car load Of medium heavy
hogs which sold at the top prices Il
was said of Mr.. WIeys load that they
were the hest he ever sent in here, but
this was saving a good deal, as he has
rec rded among his shipments top hogs
OF very dne quality. and he is known as
among the best tn Judgment of the many
country buyers who cOnsign TO this
point
W. e. Beckham, Of Burton. was a
late arrival with q car of very fair hogs
and they sold at the top.
Martin g. Lincoln. of Enid. were Okla
HONS s7ipners in with car load of
medium liehts, and they sold at good
balk prices.
H F. Williamson. OF Frat. was I'm
with ear load of mB liums which went
at strong bulk prices
E5 WeidUne Of Augusta. was on the
an rket with medium weight hogs. WA Oh
sold at stt0 bulk price
air Garland. Of Kiova, was p shipper
Of heavy hogs ana they sold at strong
DAVIS prices
pan VIM. of Udau. was shipper Of
I'm dunn hogs which sold at TOP prices.
= II Moore az Pond Greek. p Mn
term Bree0 Brothers Of Byron. ]. s
Greenwa6e of Euunewe1 were other
regular patrons Of This market who were
IN late after the close and sold out early
Yesterday morning.
The Union Live stock Commission
company yesterday received the first in
voice of some very handsome souvenir
year calendars. these oeing Of artistic
co~fEn IN flower effects, and worf hy OF
being placed among tha hric-s-brac of
s0v uar'or other "a andars fer office
use V-u 6e received within The next few
Gavs
The average weieht for boss Yesterday
was rs pounds. the tors SIS and the
tu-k $45>7s@.
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S4.ooQ4. IS; Texas grass steers. S. 25q4. 90;
Texas bulls. s.. 1903 20.
Hogs-Receipts, today, 900; tomorrow
10000; left over, $780, mostly sc higher,
closing easier; top, 1870; mixed and
butchers, 81. 65q4 90; good to choice heavy
81. 1904. 30; rough heavy, $3.50. 6; light,
81. sO174. 671b; bulk OF sales 81. 664 IS
Sheep-Recedpts 1900; sheep and lambs
about steady at yesterdays decline;
good to choice Wethers, 50. 6564. 3; fair to
choice mixed S3.25dS. TO- western sheep,
s.. 65G4 %; Texas sheep, s.. 35Gl3 80; native
lambs, s. o0G5. Is; western lambs, $500
SIS
ST. LOUIS.
St. Ions, Dec 19.-Cattle-Receipt g.
600; Texans strong; natives steady; ma
tive steers, 8. nat. 80; with extra choice
Christmas beevs, 81. 1896 %; stockers and
feeders, g. 8564. 40; COWS and heifers. 8. 90
a.. 70; Texas and Indian steers, $3.50
AS: cows and heffers, s.. 3073. q.
Hogs-Receipts 1900; market shade
higher; pigs and lights, 81. 75g4.80; pack
ers, 81. 70G4. so; butchers, 81. 8064.90
Sheep Receipts, 1000: market steady;
native muttons, s9.50d4. o; lambs. S4.B
KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, Dec. 19.-Cattle-Recelpt
5000; market steady; native steers. 81. Goa
80; Texas steers, g. 2594. so: Texas COWS,
s. 50d3. IS; native cows and heifers. 81. 80
40; stockers and feeders, 50. 15d4. IS;
bulls. 2.7064-10 Calves, receipts $50;
market steady, 81 &G5 AZ
Hogs-Receipts, 1900: market steady
to strong; bulk Of sales, 81. 77lk94. sz71s;
heavy, $4.721zG4.S5 packers, s4.S004. IS;
mixed, 1854 50; light 81 7074. So; york
ers, S4.Se04.S5; pigs. "a. 25G4. Is.
Sheep-Receipts, 2,0o0; market steady;
lambs, $3.50Q5.5O; muttons, S2.00Q4. IS.
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THE WEATHER.
WIchIta- Kan. Dec. 1s.

Wichita. Kan, Dec. 10, 1900.
During the past "a hours, ending at Z
p. m. the highest temperature has been
81, the lowest 80 a range Of q degrees,
and the mean has been 30, which is 3
degrees warmer than the normal tenn
perature for the day as deduced from the
observations at this station for the past
eleven years, with clear weather, gentle
north wind and high barometer.
On this date last year the average tenn
perature was q.
Since the first Of the month the aver
age temperature has been 80 which Is
One-third of degree warmer than the
normal. and the total rainfall a trace,
which Is IS inch less than the normal,
Since the first Of the year the rainfall
has been 9l.12 inches, which is 2.77
inches more than the normal. For the
same time last year the rainfall was
this year. FRED L. JOHNSON,
washington, Dec, 1s.-Forecast for
Thursday and Friday:
Kansas-Fair Thursday and Friday
variable winds.
Oklahoma and indian Territory-Falr
Thursday and Friday; northerly winds.
Don't risk the little ones life; Group IS
a dangerous disease Mrs. H Gregg, Dun
dee, Kan, says: MY little daughter had
been troubled with Group since she was
three months old; Beggs' Cherry Cough
Syrup cured her, Children like It
GUARANTEED. J. P. Allen. Doc1um d
Rigginson, Geo. Van Werden.
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New York. Dec. is.-Money on call
steady a. 5G51k per cent. Prime mercaa-
tile paper. 4s.a5l5 per cent. Sterling ex-
change steady, with actual business ln
bankerg bills at s. p.94sgz for DE-
mand and az - soaz for 20 days. posted
rates. s4.S1G5 s1l4 and = s5d4 s5lz Com
mercial bills. ss-7s-z -. 7s+. silver Ger id-
Gates, e4ds5; bar silver, 81 Mex can dol
lars. %; government bonds. steady re-
funding twos, registered, 1915. coupon
T5As. t1rees registered ana couDon. ia,
new tours registered and coupon. ~
old fours, REGISTERED 1it: coupon, us.
1vas. reE-stsred ana counan. ~
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MUSIC ANo pRAMA.

a large number Of theater-gcers nlss=5
seeing very good show LAST night ta-
there YVES only a small aud-ence Tacsa
who were present Saw good perform
ance by a company with some excellent
people in the cast The ~End97 Hoed7o~
not only has an interesting p,7t ara a
clever satire on the -ransn Eratfau q H.
soul I'D. but Ct s. fun y very e41oy sit-
uations ard lots q wit George Larson
Gs WIZ Risk. IS TRES stibla he IS very
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ALMA CIRCLE PROGRAM
Members Gather on Monday Night
With Prof and gErs scott

The next regular meeting OF the Alma
Chautauqua circle VIII be he'd Wednes-
day evening, December Is az the home
OF Prof. and AIRS. Z. s. Scott O. G.
Ecksteln. leader. Program:
Roll call-Answered by BIBLICAL quota
lions referring TO Esyp-
Reading journey in the orteat-Nirs. R.
c. DEAN.
Paper-The Israelites IN Egypt-Prof.
G. E. Campbell.
Vocal solo, Mrs. o. 6. Eckstsin.
Summary with selections from article
or Finding the First Dynasty Kings.
L. A Bone
French Revolution. chapter XIX. Mrs
Critchfeld-
Review n Victor Hugo's NINETY Three
.orc-nsaa- Alrs coz
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COTTON

New York, Dec. 19.-Cotton futures
opened steady; December. 1857; January,
S9.51; February, $40; March, s.. 81; April,
1913: May, 1927; June, S. %; July, go;
August, s.95; SEPTEMBER, 1886
New York. Dec. 19.-Spot cotton
closed dull; middling upiands fOc; mid
ding gu, 1O1zc. Sales, 200 bales
Galveston, Dec. 1e.-Cotton steady, csc.
Liverpool Dec. 1s.-Spot cotton, moder-
ate; prices lower; American middling,
2 81 pod
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LEI Up On MARKET
Activity in Wall Street Is Far
Less Furious.
BROAD VARIED TRADING
Some Violent Breaks in
Stock Recorded.
BROAD VARIED TRADING

New York, Dec. 19.-There was no ap-
preciable let I'd in the furious activity
in the stock market today or n the ex-
ceedingiy broad and varied trading. A
quick market was offered for almost any
volume Of stocks and very notable
strength continued at various points in
the list. but the burden Of the protit-
taking sales proved rather heavier than
for some time past and made more gen
eraI inroads upon prices. The market
fairly turned reactionary Throughout at
one time under the influence of some
rather violent breaks in special stocks.
Tin Plate was the most effective or
these waen it suddenly slumped "a, at
ter a show Of early strength. A drop
OF "A points in New York Air Brake
was impressive in its way, but had lit
tie effect on the market. The reaction
ary tendency of the junior Vanderbilts
developed that spectators had been tax
ing rather too sanguine a view OF posi-
BE readjustmentS of securities Of those
companies. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chi
cago and st. Louis and the New York,
Chicago and St Louis stocks fell back
heavily. although some went up briskly
In the morning. An effort was made
20 reclaim the Du4l AC5ttluA IA nc 4AAAeAA
hour by sudden advances IN Northern
Pacific. Sugar. Illinois Central. General
Electric, the Chicago Terminal Transfer
stocks and the Wisconsin Central stocks.
The advances IN these above the low
point ran from 2 10 81 points Prices
did no1 stiffen in sympathy but the
speculative enthusiasm was not fully re-
newed and the market closed very fever
ish and unsettled, with 6 point or more
lost Of some OF these sudden gains.
Even the Erie stocks. which have been
the real backbone for some days came
to a pause today and the first preferred,
after rising 21h, reacted ~, with a nna4
fractional rally. There have been such
reactions from top prices many times
before In the present movement Of
stocks and the real lack In today's mar
ket seemed to be that the new stocks
which are available 10 be rushed up as
sustaining forces IN the market are
growing exceedingly scarce. Closing
prices Of stocks were as follows:
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Lima O.. Dec. L.-The funeral Of Mrs
Calvin S. Brice occurred from The west
Market street Presbyterian church today.
The services were conducted BY Rev.
Thompson. pastor o. tire church, assisted
by DR.. Thomson, formerly president OF
the Miami university, who also delivered
an address ut the funeral OF senator
p-lce
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CAsH 0rOTATTONs.

Flour-Narket dun and easy.
Wheat-No. 8. 6614a70lsc; No , red u
G74c
Corn-No. ., 4otzc; NO. . yellow, 4oizc.
Oats-No. 2. 22l4 d221zc No. 2 white, 3
d2sc: Nc white. 25d2534c.
Rye-No. . 4S65oc,
Barley-Fair to choice mailing. 53G6sc.
Flax seed-No. l. S1.60d1 coz; No.
Northwestern. S1.s1
Timothy seed-Prime, $40
Pork-NIess, per Dbl. ST. -12izG1.25-
Iard-Per 100 lbs. S71o07 t.
Short ribs sides Goose s.. 25d6 50. DRY
sailed shoulders Cboxed). 57sG6tkc: short
clear sides Cboxed). S6.666.75
Whiskv-Basis Of high wines. $1G7.
Clover-Contract grade, $1001o.25
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BEACH & BOWERS TONIGHT

The Wichita contingent Of the popular
Beach & Bowers minstrels, VIII be greet
ing their many friends to-day, and judg-
ing by the advance sale, will be greeted
by a wen filed house tonight. The fol-
lowing Is a fair sample OF me notices
they are receiving;
A full house was jollied into good hu-
NOR by the gags and facial MOBILITY Of
Beach & Bowers big black coons" last
night. The curtain rose on as swell
row OF ebony cOuntenances as ever peered
over the footlights Of the Grand The
whole performance abounded in good
epecialdes. and the singing was excellent.
There were an especially good lot Of ten
ors, and nearly all the songs were en-
cored. Bddie Nixon in MY Georgia
Rose" and Bobby Beach in I'm All
Alone were unusually well received The
first part closed with a clever farce, in
the Gambling Den, or Goosetown Aston
ishers." In part two gilt-edged minstrelsy
and high class vaudeville were intro
duced- Lou Knetzger did some Gne Jug
Cling with Indian clubs. Eddie Nixon was
good Harry Freeman and Smith broth
ers the comic acrobats. were skilful
and Wood Van amused the audience with
a clever monologue Albert Kltz. the
human frog" has been seen before IN
the city and his knotty contordous ana
frog minicry were very interesting. The
Kenno-La Barre trio received heavy ap-
plause for their comic acrobatic and bur
lesque trapaze act. The Van brothers
were good in their musical speciality act
and the closing feature Of the perform
auce. a troupe Of performing dogs, furn-
tshed new and very enjoyable addition
to the usual run Of minstrel shows.-Sloux
City Daily Tribune. Aug. 1s.
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St Louis, Dec -Wheat-Better. no.
red cash. elevator. nc; track. -1F-ziz
December. -o5sc; January TIC; May. u
a72a.c; No. . hard. s71.Fs9c
Corn--Strong; No. . casa Sf2sc track.
s5ssc; December. s45sc; January. 24ssc;
May. 35lac.
Oat@Steady; No. cash. 2sc crack.
"a 02fc; December, 2st4c; May 3sfc SO.
white S7tT2-c
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clever. Harry Byers is exceedingly gooG
as Barton Manyrocks, and his talented
wife, Alta Perry. as Mrs Gushmore, also
ID some good work Both have been seen
in Wichita before. They were here In
Darkest Russo" for two seasons. Mr..
Clyde Fitch. as Dr.. Downs. although the
part does not cali for particularly heavy
work, was well done. The company gave
a satisfactory performance. The attrac-
ton had been guaranteed by Manager
AIartling, and those who say the play had
no cause 10 question Mr.. MARKINGS rec
ommendation which he gave only for at
fractions that he personally knows to
have merit.
Tonight Beach & Bowers Minstrels
With this combination is Wichita's con-
tngent Of musicians.
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Just imagine how you would feel to be
a bride of few hours and on the we'd
ding tour be separated from your hus-
band. all the fault Of the railroad officials
failing to notify the passengers that al a
junction, part Of the train went one way
and part continued on its course. The
accident causes many laughable situa-
tons which must be seen to be appreo-
ated. Two Married Women" which VIII
be presented at the Crawford theater
next Saturday. matinee and night, will
explain the whole affair to your entire
satisfaction
With this attraction Is Billy Rice, who
is known the world over. In his part Of
Hannah Evangline Schuyler he intro
duces his latest sDecialties. He Is ably
assisted in this Hne by every member OF
the company which includes Jay Simms.
Wihred Taylor, Clarence z. Sterling,
Willis Castle, May Pfaff, Blanche Holt.
Bessie Bulls, Blanche Aldrach and others
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-20
1.-TWO MARRIED MEN.

One Of the funniest scenes in 1.-TWO
Married Men" is the initiation of Carna-
by Fix into the mystic order Of Hod Eel
lows. Everybody can appreciate 1t and
to many it viii bring back fond recollec-
tons Of the night they rode the goat
The characters in this merry comedy are
all well drawn and are interpreted by
company Of actors especially adapted 10
farce comedy. They come highly recon-
mended by the eastern press and win no
doubt repeat here the success which at
tended them last season. The comedy will
appear at the Crawford theater on Christ
mas, matinee and night.
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on the Produce Exchange. today. The
market closed as follows,
Butter-Market dun; creamery, 13sc:
dairy. 13G21c-
Chees@Ouiet; 10it 111stc.
Eggs-Quiet; fresh. &c
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-20

Whose Baby Are Your" is the catchy
title Of Mark E. Swans latest farce It
viii be seen in this city a couple o.
weeks hence. It has already. been stamp
ed with the seal Of success throughout
the east, and is now on its way TO The
Pacific coast in search Of new laurels. Il
is the biggest box-ofice winner Of the
season and the theater patrons Of tins
city are. looking forward to the engage
ment Of Whose Baby Are You" as a
red-letter event in local theatrical history.
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Aside from its literary merit one Of the
prime reasons for the success Of THE
Prisoner Of Zenda" is this: Experience
has taught the management that, no mat
ter how good the play. how clever or
popular the actor OF actress, in order to
assure the success of a meritorious pro
duction, it must be presented by capa-
bic and recognized company, embel1shed
with beautiful scenic adornmeut
correct costumes and a faithful adher-
ence TO period in furniture, draperies, etc
Therein lies the success Of this produc-
ton. It is a splendid play, well played,
magnificently staged. and the manage
ment adheres to every promise it makes
This play IS one OF our early attractions
bera
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aaHuuH HsHsuHuHHs HID
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GRAIN AND PRODUCE Market

CHICAGO
Chicago, Dec. 19.-The leading futures
ranged as follows:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-25


members of the Republican partv in the
House. Although he is serving but his
third term, his ability and general useful-
ness as a legislator mas nlaCed him Il, ,be
liont RANK on the Republican side and
s4iouIu ne remain IN Congress long enough
- uestlhed TO occupy the Speakers
IAN, PIoNiulhS MS party continues in
P"ci' NHeh MOODY talks, he has some
e'il9 ~ say ana Always commands good
a"4leiice' lie is nchned 20 be independ-
en' On general propositions and party Ges
a. not Always strong enough to hold him
"Heu 'hey come IN direct conflict with his
ionest CONVICTIONS In many respects he
Iose'loles COY. Roosevelt, mentally NOR
any ana physically.
DalIei OF pennsylvania the hated rival
VI ioIIher senator quay in keystone State
PohIlcs' was few desks away from lead
er Fayhe, prepared to take up the de-
tense OF tne DIE when Mr.. Richardson con-
c'uued his slight figure was almost con-
cedieu pehlnd immature fortlf1cation
composed OF law books, which were 10 as
Slst MN IN the great constitutional argu-
ment he was expected to make
against the Tree trade recommended
ions OF his great and good friend,
PRESIDENT Mckinley Scattered around
on the majority side of the chamber
We're Hopkins of Illinois, Steele of Indi
ana, Dolliver of Iowa and old grandfather
Galusha a. Grow, the venerable father of
the House, all resembling a lot of patients
at a sanitarium, who had just taken their
daily dose OF nasty physlc.
were In Cool spirits.
Over on the Democratic side the minor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-25

From the london Telegraph.


The following are extracts from let
ter from sergeant in the seaforth High
landers, dated Dec. 10:
''The Black Watch in front made an at
tempt to charge the position, but we had
to retire and simply run for IT, the enemy
blazing at us all the way and cropping our
fellows like skittles from their splendid
positions. There was nothing for 1t but 90
lie down and pretend TO be dead, and this
/ did about $50 a. m. ill, / suppose,
p. m, the sun pouring down on me all the
time, and not a drink of water all day.
and dare not stir hand or foot, and eX-
pecting every minute 10 be my last.
could hear nothing but the cries, means
and prayers of the wounded all around me,
but / darn't so much as look up to see
who they were. Shots and shells were go
ing over me all day from che enemy and
our SIDE and plenty of them striking with
in yard of mel mean bullets not she'll
and yet they never hit me. believe some
of the fellows lost their heads and walked
right up 10 the enemy's place. singing til
they dropped them. One youngster lying
close TO me said he would make a dart for
IL about b. m. l tried my best to per-
suade him not to, but he would go. A
couple of seconds later / could hear them
pitting at him, and then his groans for
about a minute, and then he was quiet.
About this time the sun began 10 get
fearfully hot and ! began TO feel IL in my
legs, which are now very painful and
swollen, because l was parched with
thirst. Most of the wounded round me
had ceased groaning by this time. AS il
began to get dark l managed 90 wriggle
my body through the shrub further back,
and after / had been at Il some time on
looking up found myself right in front Of
another intrenchment of the enemy. They
sent a few rounds at me, but they struck
just in front and ricocheted over my head.
After a bit, II getting darker. got up and
walked by and there was nothing but
dead Highlanders all over the place"