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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
BUTLER UP AGAINST IT.
The Beers In Great Strength in the
Path of the English Com mander.

Path of the English Commander.
LONDON, January 2.-The Stand
ards correspondent at Frere Camp,
telegraphing on January 1st, says:
Sir Charles Warren's division is
now nearly complete. It's headquar-
tiers will be at Estcourt. 1t is rumored
here that the guns which were captur-
ed from Gen. Butler at Colenso have
been mounted in the hills commanding
the Tugela river at Springfield. The
Beers, it appears, captured $40 rounds
of shrapnel when they took the guns
Gen. Buffers difficulties have been
immeasurably increased by the enforc-
ed delay since the last engagement.
He now has before him a series OF
walled and fortified hills. running six
teen miles along the line of the Tugela.
These are swarming with the enemy,
posted in positions of great strength
and bristling with guns: while the
river in front is in full flood. The
coming battle will certainly be the
stiffest, and probably the most momen-
tous of the entire campaign"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
A LIVELY DAY IN CUBA.
Continued from First Page.

the sun after days of bad weather and
gloom Then followed the appoint
ment of Gen. Wood, whom the Gu
bans have always admired, in view of
what he did in Santiago, the most dif-
ficult province to rule in the island.
Now, since his published remarks on
various occasions and in consideration
of the manner in which he has al
ready taken hold Of affairs, the Cubans
are not only satisfied with him but
are beginning to love him.
In summoning a conference Of rep
resentative Cubans to meet him, Gen.
Wood displayed true craftsmanship.
His step shows that, though there are
l0Hly six cabinet appointments, the
governor. general desires prominent
Cubans to express their views as to
the future administration, intending,
so far ais their suggestions are prac-
teal, to carry these out, and also in
tending that those who attend the con-
ference should carry back to their re-
spective provinces a good working
idea Of Gen. Wood and the cabinet, and
be able TO answer questions, to dispel
fears and doubts and to give assur-
! inces to the people of the absolute
good faith of the United States regard
Ing Cuba Libre.'"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
Interesting Event.

The Epworth League of the Fourth
Street NJ. E. church will give an in
teresting entertainment this evening.
Some time ago the members of the
League were given two nickels each,
and were with these to earn money
with which to send medical mission
airy to India. The reports will be read,
and in addition to this, a very inter-
esting programme will be rendered.
The public is cordially invited to be
present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
Closed successfully.

The fair and festival, opened by the
members of the St. Johns congregation
at their hall in Benwood last Tuesday,
was closed very auspiciously last night.
Each evening many people attended
and all were pleasantly entertained by
the ladies in charge. In each depart
meat nearly the entire stock of goods
was disposed of and the proceeds will,
No doubt, be large. All the contests
were successful.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01

LONDON, January 2.-The Daily
all has the following dispatch dated
January LIST from Rensburg:
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 Colesburg.
where the Beers were in strength, cor
fident in the natural aid afforded them
by the hills around.
''The enemys position extended six
miles around the entire village. At
daybreak our artillery opened the bat
tie. The Beers were taken by !Alrprise,
but replied vigorously. An artillery
duel was maintained for two hours.
Then a Boer Hotchkiss collapsed and
was abandoned. We captured it, A
Boer big gun was silenced, but this and
the other Boer guns were withdrawn to
the northward, whittier we are harass-
ing the Boer retreat by damaging
shell fire.
"Colesburg is in our hands and the
few remaining loyalists are jubilant.
We have captured many wagons and
considerable quantity of stores.
Our losses were quite slight and the
Beers must have suffered heavily. They
may stop at Achtertang, or cross the
river altogether at Norvals Pont, where
the bridge is still intact"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
An Ugly Rumor.

CAPE TOWN, January ! Ugly ru'
mors are in circulation of Dutch .ris-
ing with the object Of seizing Cape
Town and the docks and capturing the
governor OF Cape Colony, Sir Alfred
Miner. The centre of the movement
is said to be Pearl. village about
thirty miles from Cape Town. where "a
meeting of the Afrikander Bund WIS
held yesterday. A similar meeting w4s
held at Richmond on Decemher 2Stf
and 1t is reported that a. membe
s. the Bund in these ~ towns az
acting in concert.
The members Of the tl n
lIngton and the Dutch n 4 az W
1lr1 0se sald p " sE13 iI
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01

III 81 Mint Dl. ~ Roberts with q
1p2cial view to settling the question
whether the oficial statistics Of gold
u The country are correct The esfi-
nate. which puts the supply OF goio
1t about a thousand million dollars a.
The present time, has been challenged
ii many quarters. upon the ground
that d too large a margin Is left Tor
the invisible gold in circulation outside
d that in the Treasury and the great
banks.
The inquiry of Director Roberts is
directed to the question of the use OF
gold III the arts. This use of gold in
cludes its use by dentists, jewelers. ana
manufacturers, in every way except
for coin. More than $4,000 persons
will be addressed as to the amount OF
gold thus used during the last year.
Previous estimates Of the consumption
for the arts have put the amount in
the United States in the neighborhood
OF $4,000, 900 year. but it is possible
that the thorough investigation which
Is now proposed will show consider
ably larger use. Reports are regularly
received from refineries, but the pres
emit investigation will disclose the
amount of gold coin which is melted
by small manufacturers and jewelers..
This probably will not be the limit
Of the inquiry undertaken by the direc-
tor One of the most important ques-
tions raised in the recent discussion
of the subject has been the amount OF
gold taken abroad by tourists. The
amount transferred on account of let
tiers of credit goes in large blocks and
is officially recorded, but it is suspected
that the amounts carried in the pock-
cts of travellers for use on shipboard
and during the first few days abroad
have been underestimate. This ques-
ton was discussed with ability by Pro-
lessor Falkner. Of the University OF
Pennsylvania, in recent magazine ar
ticle and contributed toward the move
ment for special inquiry, upon which
Mr.. Roberts has decided. Inquiry also
may be made with regard to the hold
ings of private banks, which do not
report regularly to the Comptroller OF
the Currency.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
MUSICAL.

Millocke is dead on the last day OF
the old year. His loss is distinct and
notable one in year which saw the
demise of such musicians as Henry
Greenhurst, Hans Baltka, Frederick
Brandeis, Johann Strauss, Edgar
Strauss, J. w. Glover and Jean Lam
aureauX.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
ELABORATE CEREMONIES
MARKED THE NEW YEAR, YES
TERDAY, AT THE KAISER'S
CAPITAL.
The Ceremony of RededicatinE the
Flags of the Prussian Army-The
Significance of the Emperor's
Address-The American Colony.

BERLIN, January 1.-The day broke
dark, cold and fOggy, with drizzling
rain. but the great ceremony of
awakening the city was nevertheless
performed successfully by the military
bands and drum and fife corps Of the
whole garrison, marching at the quick
step from the castle to the Branden-
burg fate and back, rousing the popula
ton with deafening echoes. The EN-
peror and Empress, as usual, were early
about. The significance act of re-dedi-
eating the flags of the Prussian army,
which occurred in the forenoon, was a
most solemn ceremony. His Majesty
with the four elder princes, walked
briskly over from the castle to Rhuhes
Halle, Hall of Glories," in whose in
terror court, in the presence of Ger
many's Emperor and princes, the act
took place. The flags were piled up
before an altar, specially erected, where
the Protestant and Catholic army chap
lains performed the dedicatory rites.
The Emperor spoke kindly to Field
Marshal Blumenthal, sc years old, who
was present.
The Empress drove UP in coach and
SIX with the two youngest princes,
Oscar and Joachim, and the little
princes all of them witnessing the
scene below from a window overlook
ing the court.
The sign and counter sign given out
blythe Emperor was 'Koenigs berg Ber-
lin symbolically IMPLYING Prussia's
rise during the century.
The decree awarding each flag new
ornament clasp and ribbon went into
effect forthwith this afternoon, each
regiment marching with its flags thus
decorated. A similar decree was pub
lished to-day, by the Prince Regent OF
Munich and other German rulers.
1t was noticed that during the re-
dedication the Emperor addressed
kindly words to Prince Frederick Leo
pold. who is here for few days from
his Punishment in Cassel.
The Emperors address during the
exercises, was considered another
deeply significant expression OF HIS
Naiesty's firm intention to maintain
the empire in its integrity. The pas
sage affirming the Emperor's will TO
preserve Germany's unity and lndiyis-
ibility and where he said he would con-
tinue in spite of all hindrances to make
the navy as powerful as the army,
made deep impression, and his re-
marks are this evening commented
upon literally in diplomatic circles.
During the afternoon hours, the En-
peror called upon the ministers and
Princes. The United States ambas-
saFor, A. ]. White, and Mrs. White
being out calling themselves, the EN-
pefor failed to meet them personally
at their residence on Senne-Strass.
The American colony kept the day
: Sy. Pastor Dichi heidi a re-
II Consul Mason and Mrs,
fand Mrs Robins did the me
ST Of the Americans. to0 W,
Berlin, Hare O.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
East End Fire.

4 lambrequin which took fire in the
,ona Of Peter Carney, No. 1925 Wood
street Sunday, ignited the clothing of
eddie a three year-old son. Mrs. Car
nsv and another son succeeded in ex-
,inruishing the flames, but not until
~ little boys arms and body wee
very painfully burned
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
BRITISH TAKE COLEsBURG.
Continued from First Page.


in a dispatch to the War Office, may
turn out to have been rather serious
affair.
A correspondent of the Associated
Press at SterLstrom. telegraphing De-.
:ember 31st, says:
Captain Montalorency, of the Tween
fy-first Lancers. With a patrol of 120,
was reconnoiterilig eight miles north
81 Dordrecht. Hd met the Beers at
Labuschagnes Mex. They opened fire
and the British eplied.
"The fighting en-, inued for six hours
when the Beers u aived strong rein
forcements, inclu i lg artillery. Cap-
tain Montmorencc Il ired and took a
defensive position at Dordrecht. The
@3oers did not pursue him. 1t is be-
lieved that they retired on their main
body. Their losses are not known"
The Queens message to the British
troops in South Africa was sent to
every general. 1t ran thus.
II wish you all, my brave soldiers a
happy Christmas. God protect and
bless you ALL"
Papers are Silent
The morning papers are inclined TO
refrain from commenting uyon the
Bundesrath incident, pending fnrtber
information.
Nv Chronicle SAYS:
eideent was unfortunate. but
4 may await the result Of
T'th confidence IN our ialr-
porency, on December
~ ioree, using artilisry.
ppellea to VIM
order. assist
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01

here. Il ne dpocIS 8 VI 6u4lef hn1,
ever. unavoidable, .hAs lefE tl3e conn.
without that central orsahizalion 81
vigorous control at headquarters essen 1s-
tial to the conduct Of campaisn alone
SO vast a frontier.
The same correspondent says:
I'm view of the fact that Dt. 1avas
and other Boer agents seem aba i
cable freely to Pretoria. the British
censorship will be even stricter hence
forth"
A DeAar despatch dated December
31st. says a mounted patrol has gone
from there, and that other arrange
ments have been made to prevent loot-
ing in that neighborhood by small Beer
forces.
Alleged Boer spies, 1t has been dis
covered, have enlisted in the yeomanrv
A representative of Lord Chasham
who is in command of the yeomanry
forces, says that the officials Of this
arm of the service are being pestered nv
agents of DR.. Leyds, the European
plenipotentiary of the South African
government. He adds that two of them
were actually accepted, but that thew
were afterwards discovered. He de-.
clares that the same thing occurred in
Thornycroft's horse, seven spies being
discovered in that body. He says, con-
tinuing:
1--WE have given word to all our COM
mand officers to keep a sharp lookout
for traitors.
No steps have been taken thus far to
punish the alleged spies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
Hawkins won.

HARTFORD, Conn. January l+Dal
Hawkins, OF California, to-daysnock-
ed cut Patsey Sweeney, OF Malhester.
Il H.. In the second round of tlaf was
to have been a twenty rounfcontsst,
before the Outing Athletic Clb.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01

MANILA January i. 1890 D. M
The first moyement Of general south
ern advance occurred this morning.
when two battalions OF the Thirty
ninth infantry landed and occupied
Cabuyao, on the south side Of Laguna
de Bay. Two Americans were killed
and four were wounded. Twenty-four
of the enemys dead were found in one
house. One hundred and nifty prisoners
and four six-pound rapid fire guns
were captured.
The gunboat Lagana de Bay bom-
barded the town before the disem-
barkation Of the troops rom the
cascoes, which was made under the
enemy's shrapnel fire. The enemy
evacuated the place before the charging
Americans, retreating to Santa Rost
to which town they were pursued
Heavy lighting occurred along the road
to Santa Rosa, which was occupied by
the insurgents retreating south toward
Slang. The Americans burned the
country in and around Cabuyao.
The gunboat returned to Calamba for
achievements and thence came to
Manila to fetch ann 4 ton. She re-
Gently captured two 81 the enemy's
stea m launches, one If the fire Of
artillery at Calarnb I'D also four
cascoes loaded withEr E
other regiments al obilizing to-
night at San Pedro M and pasig,
preparatory to continu the southern
advance.
Yesterdays capture bombs in
volved the seizure Of e ments incul-
pating thousand Fl who in
tended to rise against americans.
Papers were also found S sing dis
tribution of the city into districts and
careful assignment of leaders and fol-
lowers. The precautions taken by the
Americans on Saturday, It IS now evil
dent, alone prevented an Uprising.
The provost marshal has requested
that two more regiments be detailed
for the protection of MaE.:a. Three
thousand troops are now actually in the
city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
siusee League.
STANDING oF CLuRs.

On the Musee alleys last night the Cse~
from the Buckeyes only after~ Aafd
struggle, winning the .sNxTond cams BY
only 10 pins and the last By the narrow
margin Of "a Scores.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01

No material chau 2fi5h
has been ascertafne6 ~ hons
for his recovery IS entertained ~ tie
family.
The skating on Back" river IS the
best known for years. and the crowd
on the ice. yesterday was estimated at
one time to be 1000.
Koehnline Bros. and others were cut
ting Ice on Back river yesterday.
John Buckley was fined 81 and costs
yesterday by Mayor Neininger. Mr..
Buckley was nom Bellaire.
The closing down of the Crystal has
added a feeling of gloom OVER tho
business people Of this town. as the
shut down is for an indefinite time.
This is what makes the workers look
blue. The Register is able to state
from man connected with the COM
bine, that this company has not suf1-
Gent orders to run, and this III given
as the cause of their closing down.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01

Y. M. {. . contests-
The bowlin, ind 1asket ball contest
at the Y. H.. building yestefda
afternoon wn ute interestipgs !
the gymnas an be basket game w
played by t. or 9ked teams. With Rot
Kraft and 4g nan Frederick as Ga
tains resp n ely. It was a game
two halve Zen minutes each. v
five min III rest. and resulted II
victory Or Capt. Kraft's team. r
score of ID bowling game was ASP
lows: Charles RAIDER, 2o1; Afd
Dinge, 1877: Harry Hannah. 1876; ibt-
Kraft. 1876; VIM. Schmidt, 1872; len
Tracy, 100; Jesse King, $50; Grge
Hoffman, $50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
BRIDGEPORT.

Lo news from the Town Across
the Way.
! e young child OF Edward f,nr of
KirAwood, is quite ill. - Z 8
Edsard Kellar, Of ST Ga,
in city to-day. 80
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01

Umpire, Krebs; scorers, j. Fette add
jerks. Schedule for Tonight EfnisraaIss
vs.. All Rioters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-01
Y. M. q q Contests

To-night-Torn Moo vs.. Colts.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20
Miss CnMnn.

Miss Elizabeth Cowan has
charge of the Literature, Chem.
istsy and Physics classes. she
~ a superior and capable teach
er. She was sent by the Uni.
versity of Mississippi To New
Orleans with a party To take
observations IN the last total
eclipse.
Next week Senior examina-
ton begins II her department
From the good work, gratifying
results are expected. The
Physics class il nos showing
much interest in the study oi
electricity. One day eac1 week
II gisen To practical work.
Next term they will experiment
with the X Ray apparatus which
is one OF the finest in the State.
Exchange.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20

One Of our most esteemed
patrons called al tiis oGice a
few days ago aud informed ~
that Ice had read IN THE EAGLE
that Er. Matthews had been
allowed paw by the county
board for conveying a lady 0i
the same aame as the proprietor
OF th.s paper to the poor house
lie said he remembered that he
had not paid for his paper for
tAe past year. aud VAS afraid II
was the editor OF THE EAGLE
who had been sent b be a guest
Of the county. This gentleman
kindly paid his subscription
xiihuut delay. We are not yet
n the poor. house aad i onr
friends will follow the example
ol TINS thoughtful subscriber, We
sill probably remain IN charge
of the peoples paper for many
years to come. May delinqaenis
take warning aud give US the
pleasure of making Christmas
merry by the opportunity of
presenting them clear receipts
IL return for cash.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20

Among the Gems Of thousands who
have used Chamb.rftia's Cungh
kennedy for colds aud IA grippe Dur.
ing the past few ycarstp our know
ledge not a single As has resulted
ia pneumonia Thos &hitiafi &
Co. 2iu II arnash ave Chicago. ouu
- t1o most prominent retail drug
10 thai city IN speaking OF this
slya. IN recommend CHAMBER
iaiu'a Cough hemeiy for n grippe
IN many cascs. a. it no. only gives
prompt ard complete recovery. hGt
also countcracts any tendency of
grippe to result in pneumonia For
sale by Or. n. X. Chiffon s CO.. r.
81. Pctti,, .bbes lie. druggist
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20

For a quarter 81 a century
the EAGLE has bad the annual
pleasure OF wishing its patrons
aud subscribers a Merry Christ
mas and a Happy Nes Year,
and we again renew tins greet
ing, which accords with the
peace and good will with which
the happy season - ever asso-
eiaivi. As an old friend. tried.
and true. who has visited you
weekly for so long that We trust
you Will fully realize your ina
bility To exist without us. we
trust YOU will let US know u ~
renewing your subscription. and
telling your friends of the pleas
are the EAGLE affords You.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20

Mrs Dora ~liamcltou Billings
" died At her homc on raliahai
chic River saturday night and
her remains we're brought T.
her fathers honsc GA University
street Sunday nlght and buried
at VI. Zion cemetery Monday
morning. Ma Biliing~ly was
raised and educated ia ONford
and was well known here.
About two years asn she mar
ried and moved near Abbeville.
The sympathy of 1nE EAGLE is
extended 20 the bereaved has.
band. father, mother and sisters.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20

II. Gray, who lives nea Armenia,
Doucuess County, y. Y, saSs.
"Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy il
the best medicine | have ever used.
II il fine children's remedy for
Group aud never fails to cure"
when given n Dol As the child be-
comes hoarse or even after the
croupy cough has developed IL will
prevent the attack This should be-
borne In mind and n bottle of the
cough remedy kept at hand ready
for instant use "a soon As tnczs
symptoms appear. For sale by Or
K. x. Chiffon X Co, +. ~. Peitis
AbhevilIe, druggist.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20

Mr.. Russell Miller. electrician
at the city plant and a popular
young man, aud Miss Minnie
Hale, daIgher OF Mr.. and Mrs.
r. A Hale, residing in the south
ern portion of the city, were
united in marriage Wednesday
evening at the residence of the
brides parents, Rev. ID. A. Glenn
officiating. Tie ceremony was
a quiet, home affair, and only
the relatives and a few close
friends were present-Water
Valley Progress.
Mr.. Miller is The son of Mrs.
Kate Miller, who resides north
west of Oxford and was raised
and attended school in this place
For several years Mr.. Miller was
connected with the telephone
company Of Oxford. THE EAGLE
joins with many friends in ex.
tending Nj. and Mrs. Mill,l
hearty congratulations
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20

Here ! am ariin loaded down
With all the good ,hings for both
old and Young. am getting
old. iva true. bstl uever fail 10
make my headquarters at Buff
fslor A Rutigr.-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20
To the Good Uhiidrea.

iavitc ali good Children
bad Children need not apply.
q ~ around 10 Rgffaloe Il bat
lers aud tell them what you
would like for me TO bring you
Nmas ~ might.
SANTA cLArS
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20
For Sale.

One large Cooking Stove,
with water reservoir, in good
condition and will burn either
wood or coal. Will be sold at
~ hargain. Enquire at this Office.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20

Miss Daisy Ales and Mr.. Ed
Foust, of Alesville, we're mar
RED last evening at the residence
of the brides mother. Rev. W l..
Hargis officiating. THE EAGLE
extends congratulations.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20
Strawberry Plants.

have for sale several thou.
sand hae Straw berry plants Of =
good early variety, suitable for
marketing OF shipplng' grown
from stock obtained in Dele
ware. &. W. FKrRiE.
Oxford. Mrs. Sept. 20. 1890
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20

Rev. X. G. Porter preached at
the Methodist Church last sun
day morning to a large audience
He WAS formerly introduced TO
the congregation by the retiring
pastor, Dr. X. N. Standeter.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20

Mrs. Sue Jones returned to
her home in Thsyer, No, Friday
af.era visit VI several weeks 10
relatives IN the city.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1900-12-20

Messers. b. p. Gray, W. A.
Galley, Gus Gallegly, James
Stone and son will spend Christ
mas week bear hunting IN the
Mississippi bottom.