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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL

7O7 Water street, Grand Rapids. Rev. &. J. H.
Shaw. pastor. residence rs Water street
Public services for Sunday, Feb. Q, 1900
1850 a. N. Preaching.
1900 m. Sunday School
6:45.Christian Endeavor Society,
7:45 p. m. Preaching.
sunday Evening. $50. Subject, "The Creative
mower ,,f Faith -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

r. NJ. Griswold, travelling freight
agent Of the Lehigh & Wabash rail-
road, has resigned his position to take
effect March l. Mr.. Griswold has been
a frequent visitor in Grand Rapids for
some years back and is we'll known
here, he having long been connected
in a similar capacity with the Green
Bay line. He will be succeeded by J.
B. Wendell, travelling freight agent of
the Pere Marquette railroad company
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Albert +. Marceau'of Centralia has
succeeded George Grignon as barten-
der at the James Nc Carthy saloon.
Mr.. Grignon had been connected with
this place of business for six wears
prior to lis RESIGNATION.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Prof. O'Shea is the greatest author
ity on Child Study in America. Go
and hear him at the NJ. E. church
next Tuesday evening Feb. o.. These
lectures are under the auspices of the
Howe High School.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Edward J. Whitney expects to de-
part Friday noon for Saltwater. Mimi
to assist in lumber preparations for
the regular spring trip down the Miss
iSsippi. He expects to be absent Onlv
a few days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

lis long title Doctor Grandpa
\. L. Ridgman. A letter from Mrs.
Ethel Ridgman Knocke announcing
the birth of daughter at her nome
IN Fond du Lac three weeks ago,
makes the title genuine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

DR.. w. d. Harvie was down to his
office yesterday afternoon for the first
time in seven days, having been kept
at home that length of time on
account of asthma, The doctor is
contemplating a trip to Colorado for
his health very soon, to remain
several weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Mrs. X. NJ. Karner came from
Stevens Point Monday noon and
remained in Centralia until Tuesday
afternoon preparing her millinery
store for the opening about March 1sf.
Mrs. Karner went to Chicago on Wed
tuesday, to select hats and catch STYLES
for the Ceutralia business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Rev. j. y. Baynton of st. Johns
Episcopal church, Centralia, went to
Stevens Point Wednesday to attend a
convention of the Archdeaconery of
the diocese Of Fond du Lac in session
there for two days. The meetings will
close this evening with a public mis-
sionary rally. Prominent speakers
attended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

This emiuent Specialist, with fifteen
years of the largest hospital experience
guarantees to cure any case he may I'M
dertake. After a careful examination,
which is absolutely free, the Doctor will
candidlv and honestly inform the in
valid whether there Is hope or not.
Lung AND THROAT DISEASES cured by
the latest and most scientific treatment
CATARRH in all its varied forms treated
ut the uniform and very low rate of
IS 90 a month
a CERTAIN CURE FOR DIABETES, a dis
ease commonly fatal
CANCER cured painlessly, withot the
use of the knife.
Piles treated painlessly, without in
corruption Of business duties.
EPILEPSY OR Frs, the most terrible
disease atfiicting humanity permanently
cared. Deafness and noises in the ears
cured.
STOMACH, KIDNEY AND LIVER diseases
thoroughly cured.
The doctor has an untailing treatment
for diseases sofwompn.
DR. McElwee has devoted extra time
IN the French hospitals to the study .ot
PRIVATE DISEASES OF MEN
and has specially imported medicines
and appliances necessary to cure the
worst cases af nervous debility and
gloomy feelings, physical defects and
weakness caused by NARICOCELE.
NIGHT LOSSES, errors of youth OF
general dissipation.
Bring a small bottle of urine for
chemical analysis.
Consultation private and free to all.
German, English Or French spoken,
Persons who cannot visit the Doctor
can he successfully treated bv mail.
Wisconsin patients shonld address
DR.. Il. MoELWEE,
ono w. WoeL;n-1@s, l,, Mos;,~~- w..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Uncle Jacob Lutz, who has been on
the sick list at his home in the town
of Grand Rapids, is reported better.
The Lutz brothers expect to move
into town soon and will occupy the
residence of Jacob Lutz. Jr. The
latter will move into the brick block
over his place Of hnSine..:.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Ladies muslin underwear cheaper
than ever before at Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Photo novelties, such as easels,
medallions, photo buttons, gold
brooches, chatelaines, hat pins, scarf
pins, cuff buttons, etc, of the very
best quality, made at fuckers gallery.
1W
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22
UNI T Y

Services for sun 'qy next.
Preaching at x =, m by Rev. F. \. Ninits
ppm. Sunday school.
Tuesday evening. prayer useetiag
everybody Il cufui. Is intited 70 Attend the:.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

The Creative Power of Faith" is
the subject of the next address to be
given in the series running at First
congregational church. Rev. Shaw
will discuss the above next Sunday
evening, February 25'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Be good to yourself and good to
your friends. When you treat friend
to whiskey, give him the best. HAIR
PER Whiskey is the beverage for
your friends and for you. Sold by
ChaS. Gouger, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Il have always used Foley's Honey
and Tar cough medicine. and think II
the best in the world" says Chas.
bender, newsdealer of Erie, "a
Wood County Drug Co. and John T.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Miss Emma HeiSer went to Green
Bay this afternoon to visit her sister.
Mrs. Ralph Graves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

SIeighing parties for the school
children are numerous these warm
evenings. So are the noises thdU
happy young America produces on
these occasions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Statesmen wanted at once to look
after our interests in Wood and ada
cent counties. Salary or commission
Address The Nicor Oil Company, Cleve.
land. Ohio.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Season tickets for the balance of
lectures on Child Study by Prof, N. Y
O'Shea, for sale at ]. E. Dalv's drur
store. Price so cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

J. P. Bridge, foreman of the River.
dale Seed Farm, returned here Satur.
day from a visit at Plainield and
Stevens Point.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Alfred Perry of Tomah was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II. H. Voss over
Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Mrs. j. r. Chapman was called the
first of the week to Minnesota on ac-
count of the serious illness of one of
her sisters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

d. D CONWAY went to Hancock THIS
morning on legal business and expects
to return tonight N time 70 -eaT-a -o-
Eagle River
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

y five dollar gold piece is on the
platter as a reward for the bowler who
will make the highest score on the
James Mccarthy alleys during the
coming month, that is, from February
10 to March 10. |. E. Philleo is at the
head of the list to start and he has 1876.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Don't forget if you use Putnam
Fadeless Dyes you don't have to SEND
for a package for wool and one Tor
cotton. Each package colors all fibers.
Sold by F. L. Steib & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

DR.. D. \. Teller, dentist, office over
Wood County National bank. Grand
Rapids. Wisconsin. Will be ont of
town every Monday and Tuesday,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Mrs. Harteau of Green Bay and Mrs.
Meyer of Appleton are guests of Mrs.
John B. Arpin in Grand Rapids and
will take part in the program at the
trench Banquet tonight. Mrs. Arpin
will entertain an invited company of
her lady friends at cards Friday after
noon, from 3 to O'Clock, to meet her
guests.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Ladies of the NJ. W. X. club drove
to Port Edwards in the roundabout
Wednesday afternoon and were enter
tanned by Mrs. W. A. BraZeau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

MesSrs. F. S. Woodworth, E. W.
Ring, c. H Finley, L. E. Colvin,
Nash Mitchell and Mr.. Hucl1inS of
PittSville, were over Wednesday
evening to attend the Masonic Lodge
and witnessed work in NJ. NJ. degree.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Dr.. J. J. Looze, Grand Rapids, office
and residence in de Grandpre buil6ino
No. III Center street. Telephone No
DIG
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

The postoffice was closed a few hours
this afternoon on account of Legal
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. birthday. And
what glorious anniversary weather the
bureau man and the sunshine pro-
yided.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Will Trahern of Walker, who is a
guest of his aunt, Mrs. Padgham, in
this city, accompanied the bowling
team to Stevens Point last Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Cornell Hanson, a young man whose
parents reside in the town of Port
Edwards, underwent an operation for
appendicitis last Sunday afternoon at
the home of his sister in Cehtralia.
DR.. A, L. Ridgman, assisted by DR..
Frank Pomainville, were in charge of
the case. Mr.. Hanson is getting along
finely at present writing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Miss Minnie Henke is recovering
from an attack Of typhoid fever at her
home in Centralia.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Mrs. w. T. King of Merrill was the
guest of her mother, Mrs. |. l..
Mosher, in Grand Rapids on Saturday
and Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

p. w. KehOe was over from Pitts
vile yesterday, registered at Hotel
Lyon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Don't forget that Johnson & Hill
Co. give a special sale of ladies muslin
underwear, Saturday, Feb. y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

John White and daughter Miss Nan
White of PittSville drove over to
Grand Rapids Sunday to attend the
funeral of Miss Kate Mcconnell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Special sale OF ladies' muslin under
wear Saturday, Feb. "A, at Johnson 4
Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Miss Della Aber of Stevens Point is
being entertained in Grand Rapids
this week by her aunt, Mrs. r. W.
Lyon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Don't forget the lecture on Child
Study by Prof. NJ. V. O'Shea. at the
NJ. E. church Tuesday night Feb. 18th
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Mcmillan Bros. purchased over
1000 bushels of potatoes on Wednes-
day and expect about as many more
today. Ben Hansen is reported to
have purchased nearly 1000 bushels on
"Wednesday and expects a large
invoice today, Thirty cents per
bushel was the going price. Several
hundred teams are necessary to haul
these potatoes and gave our streets a
busy appearance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

A matrimonial event was celebrated
in Centralia at o'clock this after
noon at the home of Mrs. Nels Sundet.
Her daughter Olga was given in mar
rlage to ChaS. Eberhardt of the town
of Grand Rapids. Both young people
are we'll known and have many friends
in the twin cities. Mr.. Eberhardt has
rented the Lutz farm in the town of
Grand Rapids, where the newly mar
ried will be sat home after April ].
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Lumberman John DAILY was a wei,
come business visitor in the old town
the fore part of this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Geo. W. Paulus of Centralia will be
cashier at the First National Bank of
Grand Rapids on and after March LIST,
1900. He is now at the bank becom-
ing familiar with its transactions.
Mr.. K. L. Harmon the present cashier,
Resigns to accept the management Of
business for the Grand Rapids Pulp s.
Paper Co. at BirOn. as previously
announced in this paper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

d. w. McKercher will spend next
week in Chicago looking after stock
wants for Johnson & Hill Co., dry
goods department.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Mrs. Scion D. Sutiiff of Woodboro
came to Grand Rapids this noon to
visit at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Wheelan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

ovts Dry drug sttfc. Il Tst 3 G51 IS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Inventory is being taken at the
Centralia Meat Market today as a
step in the transfer of this business
to n. Reiland, owner Of the city Meat
Market in Grand RAPIDS. Will Scott
has owned the Centralia market for
about two years Mr.. Reiland has a
tine shop on this side, likewise a big
business. He is a born and trained
meat man and with the combined
shops will doubtless continue to give
twin city people the best meats that
grow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

The Masquerade ball given in the
town of Slgel, Saturday night, at the
home of julius Matthews was largely
attended and a fine time enjoyed.
There were thirty-two persons masked
and some fine characters among them.
MeSSrS. f. G.. Matthews, Gus Yonke
and Miss Nettie Kluge furnished the
music, which was excellent. Supper
was served and everything was free for
the small sum of 80 cents. The only
thing that occurred tOmar the pleasure
was one young mans kicking because
the musicians charged $500 each for
playing all night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Mrs. L. A. Rousseau came down
from Chelsea Tuesday evening, called
by the death of a little son at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Mark Martin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

a bout twenty couples of young peo-
pie made merry in the maze of the
dance at Hotel Witter annex Tuesday
evening. The function was a sort of
after-return party given by the young
ladies responsible for the recent Nine
teen Hundred dance and to consume
the surplus Melted on that occasion.
A big time is reported. The company
was chaperoned by landlord W. F.
SanderSOn and wife of the Witter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

The bowling alleys being erected in
Centralia by the Centralia Fire COM
pany Will soon be completed. Ten
carpenters and workmen are busy at
the job, the building is enclosed and
rooted. The tracks are down and look
fine. This place of amusement will be
opened for play on Thursday or Satur-
day evening of next week. Fun will
start with d match game between
picked teams-Centralia VS.. Grand
Rapids. The provisions for spectators
are ample aud comfortable. Ladies
especially invited to witness the
match game on opening night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

This paper is under obligations to
John H. Liebe of the town of Grand
Rapids, now student in the College of
Agriculture at Wisconsin University,
for program of the first joint debate
between students of the Short Course
and Dairy School, held Friday evening
last. The question of debate was
whether cooperation of farmers in
manufacturing dairy products, buying
supplies and selling produce is more
beneficial 10 them than independent
action. 1t was decided by the Judges
atfirmatiyely, according to the argu
ments of the agricultural college de-
baterS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Attorney Will J. Conway was in
Hartford Saturday, Monday and
Tuesday on legal business, passing
Sunday with friends in Milwaukee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Miss Maurine Johnson came home
from Madison Wednesday evening to
rest from her studies at the state
university for about one week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22
SPRAY OF THE RAPIDS.

W. G. Kirchoffer, graduate of the
engineering department at Wisconsin
university, now city engineer at
BarabOO, was visitor in the twin cities
Tuesday. The gentleman has made a
special study of waterworks systems
and is perfecting himself as an author
lty in this line, as we'll as an expert in
submitting plans and specifications
for city plants. He is at present visit
ing many cities through the state for
his own benefit and for the purpose of
studying and examining the different
water supplies. Mr.. Kirchoffer visited
the Centralia pumping station and
was surprised at he very poor condi-
ton of its sOcalled filter. :" 1t hard Y
could be called a strainer," said he.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Guy Nash was at Madison last week
to attend the Junior Prom" which
marks the climax of the social season
at the university. He was enter
tanned while there by the Phi Rho
Beta fraternity One novel feature of
this party was the suspension of the
orchestra box, holding thirty must
clans. from the girders overhead thus
putting the music equi-distant to all
parts of the great hall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Martin have the
sympathy Of the community in the
loss of one of their twin babies who
died on Tuesday February the Goth,
aged four months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

A passenger train on the Wisconsin
Central railway was derailed about
eleven miles west of Abbotsford yes
terday noon. Entire train except
engine left the track. Among the list
of injured we notice the name of
Andrew King, Centralia. cut over left
eye and on lip, right ankle sprained.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Mrs. Thomas Murphy returned to
her home in Bloomington. Illinois,
Sunday evening after pleasant visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d.
Green in Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-02-22

Word has reached Grand Rapids
from Rhinelander of the death in that
city on Feb. Is Of Mrs. NJ. Doyle, bet
ter known to our readers as Miss Mary
Frauley, employed for d number of
years in the Witter Hotel. Dropsy of
the heart was the cause of death. y
husband and three children are left in
this family. Funeral services were
held last Sunday, being one OF the
largest in Rhinelander for many
months.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-06

The Office building of the Experiment
Iatlon of the A, and NJ, College was
sstroyed by fire on the 26th ult. The
oney loss is considerable. MANY val
9oie records were lost. An exploiting
srosene lamp did it.
Macon beacon., 1900-01-06
TIE CAPTURE or CoLEsBERG.


ONerconiihcnce Causes the Bocrs IL
Heavy LoSs--British Losses slight.
London, Jan. The Daily Mail has
the following dispatch, dated January
/, from Rcnsburg;
yesterday afternoon big force Of
cavalry and infantry, with ten guns,
under the personal command of Gen.
French, moving by detour, occupied
some hills three miles from CoIesbarg,
where the Beers were in strength, con-
fident in the natural aid afforded
them by the hills around.
The enemy's position extended six
miles around the entire village.
AT daybreall our artillery opened
III, hatir The Beers were taken by
surprise, but replied yigJ 3gs!y Ana
artillery duet was maintained for two
hors Fhon a Boer Hotchliss col
lapsed and was abandoned. We cap
tured it, \ Boer big gun wa- .ilemad,
but this and the otLcr Bocr guns were
withdrawn to the northward. whittier
We are harrasslng their retreat by a
damaging shell fire.
"Colesbcrg is in our hands, and the
few remaining loyalists are iublant.
We have captured many wagons and
a considerable quantity OF stores.
"Our losses were quite slight, but
the Beers must have suffered heavily
Macon beacon., 1900-01-06

Cape Town, an,2,-Ugly rumors are
in circulation of Dutch rising, with
the object of seizing Cape Town and
the docks, and capturing the governor
Of Cape Colony, Sir Alfred Miner. The
center of the movement is said to be
Paarl, a village about so miles from
Cape Town, where a meeting of the
Afrikander bund was held Sunday.
A similar meeting was held at Rich
mond, ON December 2S, and it is re-
ported that the members OF the bunds
in these two towns are acting in con
cert.
The members of the bund at Willing
ton, and the Dutch in Clanwilliam dis.
trict are said to be armed with Mausers
and to be anxious TO use them in be-
half of the Beers.
While the stories of rising are dis
credited the police and military are
taking ample precautions.