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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

cATAFRSu N N, ,C>H!nl,L+DREN generally
led by SNORING WHEN ASLEEP
coLDS. BREATHING THROUGH THE
NO TN WHEN ASLEEP. Sc 1t is an
extremely frearent cause OF ear troubles
on ean be readily cured by proper treat
ment
our little SRI had become VERY
DEAF IN BOTH EARS SO THAT WE
Rad TO SPEAK TO HER VERY LOUD
TO MAKE HER UNDERSTAND. She
WAS quite pale. suffered with sore throat
il her ears. DIR. FlREY'S TEEATMENT'
RAPIDLY CURED HER. RESTORING
HER HEARING PERFECTLY and very
greatly improved her health 1t also
cured the eczema in hcr cars"
Mr. Tatem was until recently employed
by Frank X Sons Sli Main street hui is
now engaged in the clothing business In
CATARRH PERMANENTLY CURED
.ABouT -FOUR YEARS AGO DIR.
FiREY CURED ME or CATARRH Of
THE NOSE AND THROAT. which also
affected my ears somewhat. although my
business calls for considerable exposure
q am employed on a liShtshp of Lam
bcrt's PolnO. THERE HAS NEVER
BEEN THE SLIGHTEST RErURN OF
TIE TROUBLE. AM PERFECTLY
CURED" j. c. CORCORAN
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

Mems Stylish Sack Suits Of Blue and
Back Cheviots and Checked Striped and
Mixed Tweeds and Cassimeres as swell
and as dressy any Suit usually sold
at SO and $l2. Choice.
Mems Winter Overcoats in Oxford
Gray. Navy Blue and Black I[crseys !:
cords, In short. medium and long lengths
a. fine as any usually sold a SO ana ST.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

stylish Tailor made Suits. in tho Dres-
CheSks and OvcrplaiiA do2cns OF the
NOV blSst' STYLES shown This season
MaVy Blue ana Black Worstcds and Che
~ Nohhy, Oxford "Raglans" and Long
e.lnSsstrriieids. full cut and graceful. ele,
saNt SIX and Satn-Nned Motions and
E Eox Goats; usually sold at Si5.0o and SD 30
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

Take the short line. which is ,,o
Seaboard Air Line Railway, for Chris
mas Holidays and get home ahead of
Santa Claus. 40, VI
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

Tickets on sale for everybody for the
Christmas Holidays. on Seaboard Air
Line Railway December ed, 23d. oath.
10Th. and also December Goth and 3lst.
1900 and January LIST, 1901, good until
January 4th, inclusive. del
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

speciaI privilege to College Students
for Holidays by the Seaboard Air Line
Hallway. They can buy their ,!cke. 5
at greatly reduced rates from peccm-
Der 18th TO December 2lst. Inclusive.
which will be good until January Sth'
inclusive. deot
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

New cars on the Ocean View ,o,,.
Old Point Comfort. Riding &C go, ~
In Pullman. Time. So minutes
de12-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

Save Christmas money by taking
advantage Of low rates on Seaboard
Air Line Railway for the Holidays.
dc21
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

We have increased our stock of Per-
rims Gloves for the holidays, and now
nave all sizes of this popular glove
RUDOLPH & WALLACE
1873 Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

MEMS handsome Sack Suits OF Chevt-
and Black and a variety CT Fancy
Checks, Stripes and mixtdrcs-Su!ts that
arc usually sold at $500. $3.50 ana $500.
CHoice..... ......... ...-...... go.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

Mems Winter Ovarcoats. of Blue and
Kcrseys. Tan English WhiDcords and
Covert Cloths-Ovcrcoats that usually
sold for $3.50. S750and SS.G0 Choice.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22
ADJUSTMENTS
"a RUNAWAY GIRL"

This musical comedy will be VT
messed in this city at the Acadmey of
Music to-day, matinee and night. Au-
gustin Daly's Company is the name of
the organization presenting this charm
ing play. The management states that
there are sixty members in the COM
pany. at the head of which is Mr.. Ar
thur Dunn and that MIR. Dunn, in the
part of Flipper. has character that
is peculiarly fitted to his versatile tall
this capable artist. One of the many
excellent features in the makeup OF
the company is the very competent and
etiicient chorus. On the bill of fare we
find pretty faces. trained and musical
voices, graceful dancers and handsome
dressers as its distinctive possessions.
Prices-Matinee, Zoe. TO 81: night. Csc
to Sl.5o.
THE CHRISTIAN"
The engagement here on Monday and
Tuesday and Tuesday matinee will be
Hail Gaines great play. The Chris
tian, which comes 20 Norfolk after an
extraordinarily successful tour OF the
principal cities of the East. The COM
pany which viii present II here has for
its leading lady Miss Lila Nane. one of
the greatest favorites among the stage
celebrities who visit here.
Sats now selling for all three per-
formanccs.
THE THREE MUSKEETERS."
or this attraction. which will be pre-
scented next Wednesday at the Acad-
envy. the Locl6port On. " Herald says:
The Three Muskeeters. with Harry
Giazier i'll the leading part of Philip
- Artagnan was creditabiy presented
TO fair-sized audience at Hodge OPP
era House last evening.
Advance notices spoke highly of the
company, which acted the romantic
drama in eight tableauX from the
French of Dumas Pere on the local
stage. and, judging from the conduct
Oh me audience, ,he applause. etc, 1t
may be inferred that the advance no
tices were not in the least exaggerated
i, The costumes worn by the ladies in
the cast were rich and handsome and
must surely have caused q fiutter of
auinira'loh IN the hearts of the fair sex
in the audience. The stage settings
ana scenery We're elaborate and fault
less
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22
Among our Cotton Men.

The spot market in Liverpool ad-
vanced S-S2d. Future contract market
advanced 3-32d, closing steady.
Liverpool sales and stocks close Of
week is as follows:
OF which American :.
stock and stock ahoat ..s9scoo $50 900
or which American .....7Sl 900 7Sl. 900
Sales OF the week ........ IS go 5000
NJ lddling . .. 5iIi 45.iSJ
United States port receipts Yesterday
were 45.2i7 bales. against 80. 929 las,
year and 5S.4?1 in 1928.
Future contract market in New York
advanced % points on Decemhar. whlla
other months were unchanged TO 4
points higher. the closing tone ns'ns
steady. closing as follows: Dscam SER
10 o5dl0l0, January $50. Mag. 935T-
s.Ss. August. 9otl0a o.. initiating cotton
advanced Y To Sis. Stock, $3.50
bales. against lI1.il4 last year.
New Orleans contract market I'M
changed on January closing at 9.3S.
Middling cotton quiet at ZIG
Weekly movement OF the crop is as
follows:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22
Christmas holiday Eatcs Via
SoutN m Railway.

For III" abovN occasion. the South
ern Railway WI sell tickets from
points on ITS lines OF rate OF ono and
one-thrd nrst-ciass fare for tho
round trip. tickets on sale December
22d. ed, 2ith and 25th, and December
39th and 3lst.. and January LIST. 100,
final limit January +th. 1901. In addi,
ton TO the above dates tickets will
be sold students and teachers on pra-
sentation OF certificates signed by prin.
cipals of schools December 18th to 2lst
final limit January Sth, 1901.
Dec. 12-1St.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

DIR. ~. Week,
de-13-tf. 80
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22
A Suggestive xmas Present.

THINK. LOOK and READ, but you
we'll or he of such genuine every dav
usefulness as pair of good glasses
OUR KIND, properly fitted by our eye
expert. A thorough and SCIENTIFIC
examination BEFORE or AFTER pre-
Sentation.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

Rooms 3 and No ga Main street. over
The Hub" Spccialties-CATA and
az diseases of Eye. Ear. Nose Throat,
Chest ana Stomach
Hours . a; m. TO 1880 p. NJ; p. m. to
F. IN. Tuesday night. Thursday night and
Sainrday night. 1:i5 y. M. to S:i5 p. M
CONSULTATION ALWAYS FREE.
Medicines furnished. Terms moderate
liyos examined FOR glasses FREQ OF
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

Holiday neckwear in a richness of
designs and colorings.
RUDOLPH 6s WALLACE.
3S3 Main st.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

1900. 1899.
Port receipts 49,. -. 265.a59 2l7. 3GS
Exports 80. -. ISIS 1906
Port stocks ...... 49,. 9S6,57S 1,ll9.235
Brought in sight (est.) 3o0O76 Sll.S2l
Total IN sight (est) ..6.OSS.3SS $500. 4O3
The Norfolk and Portsmouth Cotton
Exchange will ba closed on December
oath and 25;h ana January list. 1901
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

Travel via the Ocean View route TO
Old Point. Time. IS minutes. del2-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22
THE
Joseph Brown
STORE.
Presents for Men.


Umbrellas to $50.
Gloves. Is and SO for
Wooden.
Skin Gloves 50, Is, 100.
$50.
Band Bows, 10, 10, IS.
lmperialS 25 and so.
Four-in-HandS IS and 50.
Putfs p and so.
Collars and Cuffs.
Suspenders.
Shirts.
Underwear.
Hosiery.
Handkerchiefs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-22

Children's Plain and Fancy
1 z Ell: ;:'5 .: Il: :s n: Sill
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30
Extends Nome Dredging Permits.

EXt00O0 NO"O OF0Ok1US ToE"lCSs
Washington, March 3O.-In the SEN
ate on Wednesday the Alaska bill was
taken up, the pending question being
the amendments in reference to the
permits for excavation of the sand on
the shore line at Cape Nome, which
were agreed to without division. 1t
provides that, subject only to such gen.
eral limitations as may be necessary to
exempt navigation from artificial in
struction, all land and shoal water be-
low mean high tide on the shores, bays
and inlets Of Behring sea within the
Jurisdiction of the United States shall
be subject to exploration for gold and
other precious metals by citizens of the
United States, or persons who have
legally declared their intentions to be-
come such, and that all permits hereto
fore granted authorizing any person or
persons, corporation or company, to
excavate or mine under any Of said
waters are hereby revoked and de-
clared null and void.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30

in. The last blask fellow had gone.
The caverns were as still as death, ex-
cept for the trickling water on the
rocky walls. Rob cruched In his
to him almost an entire day.
His limbs ached. His face was sore
from Torrevo's blows. His hands had
swollen from the excessive labor. he
had performed. The WEAKNESS at last
oyercame him. First he fought against
the drowsiness, then welcomed 1t. for
It brought with 1t forgetfulness OF his
troubles. He found some bales OF
cloth, took them into his hiding place,
and lay down upon them. Soon he was
fast, asleep.
B How long the boy slept he did not
know. But he awoke at last with a
start. and wondered how long he had
been there. He left his nook and went
toward the entrance to the caverns.
Then he made discovery that made
his heart almost stand still.
The entrance had been closed with
q great stone. u.s.. Il ...,.
He was locked in. /. .,..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30
Democrats Rspudists Bynum.

Washington, March 30.-The senate
on Wednesday in executive session
spent more than an hour in a fruitless
effort to confirm the nomination of
William D. Bynum of Indiana, nomi-
mated early in the session to be a
member of the board of general ap-
praisers of New York. When an at
tempt was made to take a vote the
democrats engaged in fllibustering tao
tics. refused to answer to their names
and broke quorum. Senator Jones,
chairman of the democratic national
committee, made long speech, taking
the ground that he was not a demo-
crat, as the law required. Bynum's
appointment was defended by Senators
spooner and Fairbanks, who asserted
that at any rate the nominee was not
a republican,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30
GEN. PET JOUBERT is DEAD.

famous Leader Of tho Boer Forces
Dies Suddenly.
Lorenzo Marques, March 29.-Gen.
Joubert is dead.
Pietrus Jacobus Joubert was 68 years
old, and, with the addition of some Pol
ish blood, was a typical Boer. He came
of an old French Huguenot family long
settled In South Africa, with strong
infusion of Dutch blood. Like Presi-
dent Kruger, he was born in Cape COL
ony. He was bred on farm and be-
gan life as a farmer. but his innate
ability soon lifted him into public life.
He became states attorney to the
South African Republic and afterward
vice-president, and in 1893 came with
in SS1 votes of winning this honor
from the great Kruger himself. In the
late '70s, during the trouble with Eng
land that eliminated in the war under
the memory of which England has
smarted ever since. Joubert became a
prominent figure in Transvaal affairs.
He accompanied Kruger on his mem
orable visit to England, when the de-
mand for the independence of the re-
public was formulated. The demand
was refused, and Dec. 20, 1880, Kruger,
Joubert and Pretorius formed them
selves into the triumvirate that de-
clared the republics independence.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30
CHAPTER VII,

For several minutes Rob stood there
n the dark cavern looking at the thin
streak OF light that came in through
a chink by the side Of the blockad-
ing rock, with terrible sense Of ter
ror. He was literally buried alive.
He did not know how often the
smugglers, or pirates, or whatever the
gang might be, came to this place.
III their visits were limited to such
times as the BLACK Cat" brought car
goes Of struggled goods, then it was
certain that he would be confined there
for weeks, and perhaps months, and
that meant that he would die there.
When the full sense of the disaster
broke upon him, his boyish heart
throbbed with fear. As young and
healthy American, he loved life. He
loved his mother, and he had looked
forward to the day when, having by
skill and attention to his uncle's bust
ness, won wealth and position, he
could make comfortable home for
that dear mother, for which she would
not be behoIden to any one for char
ity. To, die with this brilliant pros
psct bstors him would be hard. But
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30

measure FOR Moro ships Conss ~ be-
fore Rsiohstae Com nittse.
\ Berlin, March 30,-The budget COM
mittee of the reichstag Wednesday de-
bated the navy bill, the discussion
turning chiefly on the relations be-
tween Germany and Great Britain,
which, it is supposed, was also the
subject of confidential communications
which Foreign Minister Won Buelow
made to the committee Tuesday. Herr
Bebel, the social democratic leader,
contended that the bill was chiefly
aimed at Great Britain, and he argued
against Germany trying to rival that
country as naval power. In this con-
tention he was supported by Herr
Richter, the radical leader, while
Count Werniguode, speaking for the
conservatives, supported the measure
without reserve. Premier Won Buelow
pointed to the American naval policy
as the kaiser's best precedent and JUS
LITIGATION, and insisted that there was
no thought of antagonizing England.
Herr Won Buelow reaffirmed that the
bill was merely aimed at the mainte-
nance of the peace and dignity Of the
empire. German diplomacy, he said,
was as prudent as was necessary. Pru-
dence and dexterity,. however, were in
adequate unless supported by material
YTy1-t
guish frivolous and aggressive desires.
The clericals prudently abstained from
committing themselves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30
n CEl JBEIl I DEAD I
He Had Been Suffering From stom.
acEi C0niDlalnt. y s YAK

LoRENzo MARQUEE, March 29.-Gen,
eral Joubert died last night at 1880.
He had been suffering from stomach
complaint. The town is plunged into
mourning for the true patriot, gallant
general and upright, honorable gentle-
man. aasa% a.5I5 ,ss 81 MI
!, General Pieterus Jacobus Joubert,
commandant of the Transvaal forces,
was born about 6s years ago He was
born in Cape Colony, but was taken by
his parents when seven years of age to
the Orange Free State. In conse-
quence Of the acquisition of Natal by
the British, his family moved from
Natal and settled in the Transvaal.
Soon afterward he became burgher
of the South African republic and q
daring fighter. He came to be SO
feared by the natives that the knowl-
edge that he was at the head OF an ex-
petition, usually assured their surren-
der. 1t was during these wars with
the natives that Joubert became &C.
quainted with Kruger and the two
men became bosom friends. He was
elected vice-presdent of the Trans.
vaal in 1896, defeated Sir George Cal
ley at Majuba Hill in 1881, and acted
as president of the republic In 1sS3-S4,
during kruger's absence in Europe.
Joubert was always in favor of using
force instead of diplomacy and Kruger
on several occasions had difficulty in
REFRESHING his hot headed colleague,
notably in 1879, when Joubert, to.
gether with Kruger and Pretorius,
was planning q rebellion to
overthrow British rule in the Trans
vaal. The result was Majuba Hill and
the practical independence of the
Transvaal. 1t was Joubert who or
ganized the army of the South African
republic, later on dividing the country
into seventeen military departments
and each of these departments into
small divisions with commandments,
field comets and lieutenants of various
ranks in charge. According to the
generals plans, every man became q
trained soldier without leaving his
farm and had his equipment ready at
hand. TO such point of perfection
was the system carried that within
forty-eight hours after the present
war was declared the Boer nation was
under arms. 1t was also due to Jou-
bert that the Sout!, African republics
succeeded in amassing immense stores
of war munitions and provisions.
which stood them in such good stead
during the conflict now in progress.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30
Count dc Bonedetti IL Dead.

Paris, March 30.-Comte Vincent de
Benedict is dead. Benedict, who was
of Italian extraction, was born In Cor
sica in 1915. and was educated for the
diplomatic service. He held various
diplomatic posts up to 1864, when he
was appointed French ambassador to
the Prussian court and was the agent
provocateur" through whose machina-
tons or maladroitness Louis Napoleon
and Bismarck managed between them
to precipitate the Franco-Prussian war
of 1870.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30

But smothered torch gives no light,
and Rob could not feel that he was
any better OF than before. He had
never learned to smoke. and therefore
carried no matches. II he only had
match!
,.. Suddenly it occurred to him that he
did not have on his own clothes, but
the fantastic garments given him by
Captain Torreyo, of the BLACK Cat"
1nstinctively he felt in the pockets of
his velvet Jacket.
First he brought out package Of
Spanish cigarettes, which he threw
away, not having any use for them.
In another pocket-oh, Joy! he dis
covered a box of matches. It was
something to wear the jacket Of a
smoker, after all.
With feverishly trembling fingers,
Rob lighted a match and applied it to
the torch. In an instant it burst into
flame and lit up the gloomy cavern
around him. The smoky flame, while
it gave light enough for him to see,
made the shadows even more terrible.
And with the light held above his head
Rob gazed with strained eyes into the
inky blackness of recesses opening out
on three sides.
But Rob had been through the cav
ems when a dozen such torches had
been blazing, and he knew there was
nothing there that would harm him.
There were no wild beasts. So, bolster
ing up his courage with this one con-
soling thought, he began thorough
exploration Of the place. From one
cave to another he went, closely ex-
aiming the sides, always on the alert
to catch glimpse Of what might be
another opening. But he saw none.
There were the great stores of contra
band goods-enough to make dozen
men rich If sold at fair prices, but
nothing that Rob wanted.
To all the rest Of his discomfort now
came the pangs Of hunger. He did not
know how long he had slept; therefore
he could not Judge how long he had
been in tho caves. But he knew he
was very hungry. r
He now applied himself to searching
for something to eat. -"
There was plenty Of tobacco, easily
distinguished BY the odor. .s',
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30
Inspired bv Hope of Reward.

Frankfort, KY, March 3o.-Intense
rivalry has arisen among the lawyers,
detectives and state officers at work
on the so-called conspiracy cases. The
100000 reward fund has resulted in
placing a small-sized army of man
hunters in the field. Judge Hazlerig,
chief justice of the Court Of Appeals,
announces that the court will meet
in Louisville Monday to consider the
case of Taylor and Beckham, involving
the governorship, which was appealed
from the city court of Jefferson county.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30
Russ1A,s wARL1KE PREPARATIONS
Ready to Enforce Demands Against
Turkey. - :.

Ready to Enforce Demands Against
Turkey, , -. i, .
LONDON, March 29.-The Standard
gives prominence to the following
special dispatch from Odessa: "'.*%''
There can be no longer an Y doubt as.
to the object of the ,warlike, prepare;
tions now being completed III South
Russia Nearly 100000 troops have
already been modified for, active SER,
vice. The Black Sea squadron, with
transports, is held in instant readiness.
The tension in the relations between
St. Petersburg and the sublime porte
becomes every day more acute. The
position is looked upon with the
gravest apprehension. If the Ottoman
government, supported by Germany.
should prove stubbornly intractable
with regard to Russia's concessionary
demands In Asia Minor, serious COM
plications must inevitably ensue. The
Russian garrisons in the Caucasus and
along the Armenian frontier have been
increased fourfold and equipped for
active service.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30
Statue to Rocha mbeau.

Paris, March 30.-The first stone Of
the statute Of Rochambeau, a comrade
of Lafayette in the revolutionary war,
was laid Wednesday with impressive
ceremonies. French and American
flags decorated the scaffolding, and
kilograms Of sympathy were sent by
President Mckinley and by Ambassa-
dor Porter. Speeches recalling the
common part France and America
played in the revolution evoked much
enthusiasm.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-30
JOUB[R1DtAD: B0BS READY
British Advance Likely. 70 Begin
on Monday. I.
BoTHA AND KRUGER ToFRoNI.
British Forces At BlOemf0ntein and
Under Butler Recuperatsd and Anxious
to Invade Trahsvaal-Maesking safe
ON Sunday. ~.

London, March 30. - Gen. Louis
Botha, now in Natal, will probably
succeed to- the active chief command
Of the Boer armies, as Gen. Joubert's
loss, it is expected. will stir up the
younger burghers, who have always
complained Of Joubert's slowness and
caution. Botha practically replaced
him some time ago. President Kruger
himself, however, is likely to assume
nominal command. Though not mil
itary tactitian, Dom Paul has always
been fighting man. His going to the
front is sure to evoke intense en-
thusiasm among the burghers.
With the news of the death of the
Boer commander-in-chief comes the
announcement that Lord Roberts has
begun his long expected movement
northward from Bloemfontein. Ten
thousand troops, including the Grena-
der and Coldstream guards, the Cor
don Highlanders and the cavalry bril-
gade, moved ten miles north Of Bloem-
fontein on Sunday and Monday, and
they will doubtless be followed by
larger bodies of infantry and artillery.
In other ways, too, the period of in
action at Bloemfontein is apparently
coming to an end. The transports and
stores are being collected at the rail
head. The men are in grand condition
and the horses are picking up wonder
fullEL Gen. Buffers preparations for
a further advance in Natal are also
nearly complete.
From Pretoria, too, comes the news
that Mafeking was heavily bombarded
on Monday, March %. This Is good
proof that Baden-Powell's garrison was
safe three days ago.