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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
THE BELL SYSTEM TO UNITE.
A Grand Consolidation of TELEPHONE and Tele-
graph Companies Coming.
(By teh Associated Press.

(By teh Associated PreSs.)
Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 21.-The Journal this
evening says the Southern Bell Telephone
and Telegraph Company and the Cumber-
land Telephone Company operating exclu-
sively in the Southern States are to be
consolidated under a single management
in the immediate future.
Following this will occur a grand con-
solidation of all the Bell systems, includ-
ing the consolidated companies of the
Cumbe rland and Southern Bell, the Chesa-
peake and Potomac, the Chicago, New
York and Boston and all other systems
under the direct management of the
American Bell Telephone and Telegraph
Company with headquarters in New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
THE M. P. CONFERENCE.
A Busy Day at Pinnacle. Full Attendance of
Delegates Present.

Especial TO News and Obseryer.)
Pinnacle, N. c., Nov. 21.-The Method
list Protestant Conference assembled in
session at Pinnacle mad busy meeting
today.
full attendance of the delegates were
present. The next session will meet in
Henderson. 1t is uncertain who the next
president will be. The election will be
tomorrow.
Many questions of advanced interest
will be discussed. The conference was
never composed of more promising men,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
HE FOOLED THE SURGEONS.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of
West Jefferson. o., after STEERING IS
months from Rectal Fistula, he would
die unless costly operation was per-
formed; but he cured himself with five
boxes of Bucltlen's Arnica Salve, the
surest Pile cure on Earth, and the best
Salve in the World. 25 cents a box Sold
by all druggists. -.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
EVERY MOVEMENT HURTS.

When you have rheumatism. Muscles
feel stiff and sore and joints are painful
1t does not pay to suffer long from this
disease when it may be cured so prompt
~ and perfectly by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
This medicine goes right to the spot neu-
tralizes the acidity of the blood, which
causes rheumatism, and puts an end to
the pain and stiffness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
KEG OF POWDER ExpLonEs.
Several Persons Injured by it in a Store at
Bayboro,
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and ObserverD
Bayboro, n. c., Nov. 21-Last night
about o'clock a keg of powder exploded
in the store of J. r. Rice G Co.. here.
breaking all the glass and crockery ware
in the store, and blowing out every win
dow in the building. Messrs. H. w. Cow
ell, J. ". Rice and NJ. L. Balance. citi-
ems of Bayboro, were severely burned by
the explosion. The telephone exchange.
which was in the upper story Of the
building was demolished, and the opera
tor badly burned A spark got into the
powder while some OF it was being
weighed out of the leg. The damage
to property is estimated at $1,000 to ST.
500.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

Three cotton gins, presses, platform
scales, elevators, all in good condition;
also one 25-norse power boiler, good as
new, one 25-horse. engine, one good saw
mill and cut-off saws and fixtures, one
feed mill, one rip saw, one log cart, also
buildings on premises; to be sold sep
arately or as a whole on December the
goth, if not sold by pricate sale before
that time. Terms, third cash, bal
ance in six and twelve months.
]. S. PATRICK,
Massey, n. C.
November 18th, 1900
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is On
each box. Price 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
THE NEGRO GOT ONE CENT.
Sued For $4,000 For Being Elected From
Washington Theatre.
(By th Associated Press)

(By TIL Associated Press.)
Washington, Nov. 21-In the criminal
court today verdict of one cent dam
ages was rendered in the case brought
by w. T. Ferguson, colored man. against
p B. Chase, proprietor of a local theatre,
for $4,000 damages for election from the
theatre last November.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
FRED. t. HOPKINS, Prop,

27 Great Jones Street. n. Y.
For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods
Dealers throughout the United States, Canadas
and Europe.
Also found in \. Y. City at r. II. Mays, Wan
amaker's, and'othe Fancy Goods Dealers. Beware
Of Base limitations. $1,000 reward for arrest and
proof Of any one selling the same.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

A Chicago artist has just finished fine
picture of still-life. 1t is entitled st.
Louis After 8. p. NJ
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
SPECIAL SALE.

Billiousness is cured by Hoods Pills.
25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

Scrofu1a 10 but modified form Of Blood
Poison and Consumption. The parent
who is tainted by either will see III the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

An old bachelor says that weeds are
not weeds when they become widows
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

makes new and pure
blood to nourish and
strengthen Me body,
and is a positive and
cafe cure for Scrofu1a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

November 18th, 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
JINsLeY WAS A DECEIvER.
Lied to and Won His Wite-.-ended in Murder
and Suicide.

dos Angeles. Cal. Dec. 2I.-John w.
Tinsley shot and Killed his wife. Anna
p. Tinsley, on the street, today, and
then fred a bullet into his own mead,
diving instantly. The couple were mar
ricd at Van Buren,, Ark, Jan. z. this
wear. Tinsley represents himself as
possessed of property in Helena, Mont,
To the value of 5000. His wife had
nroperty in Jackson. Tenn, valued at
sc5OG. which her husband induced her
TO sacrifice for $500.
They came to Los Angeles on d
honeymoon trip and afterward went to
Missouri. where Tinsley persuaded MS
wife to give him the remainder OF her
money, and left, saying he was going
into business. After his departure she
found that he had also taken a dla-
mond ring and stud. valued at $500.
She received "a telegram from him
,a,er. dated Los Angeles, in which he
acknowledged that he had deceived
her in regard to his wealth and that
she would see him no more. Two weeks
later he returned to Los Angeles and
an arrangement was made whereby he
rave her q draft on the Arkansas bank
for S325 1t was returned unpaid.
on the 2lst of this month, Mrs. Tins
lev filed suit against her husband in
the superior court to recover STU"
fraudulently obtained from her. and
bitterness over this suit and the
troubles leading up to it evidently
caused the tragedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

A camp of the Modern Woodmen OF
ar orange hall Wednesday evening, with
3S charter signers. The work of orGaniza-
tion was done by Deputy Head Consul ii.
c. Reed. The following officers were
elected and installed: Venerable Consul,
Fred II. Blake; worthy adviser, ;. r.
burlington: clerk, Fred +. Whitney: bank
or. A. b. Esterbrook; escort. e. w; Hig-
gins: physician. +. IL. Doble Waterman,
b +. Wellington; sentry. 3. F. Thurs
ton: managers, l. r. Lenfest, l.. J. Pen
dell and ]. c. Lenfest. The camp was
named Pressure Isle Camp No gtlS, MOD
ern Woodmen of America This is the
second camp in Aroostook county, and
the prospects of the camp are Ver%
bright, as it's membership is made up OF
the leading business and professional men
of the town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
Local Mas fers.
The journals Telephone l-l36-4.
20 Ye O! Little Faith"

y Sewer sowed his seed. with doubts and
fears;
Il dare not hope" he said, for fruitful
ears:
Poor hath the harvest been in other
years.
Yet ere The August moon had waxen old
Fair stood his fields, a waving sea of
gold;
lie rcaped thousand fold.
IN 4 dark place one dropt kindly word:
50 weak my voice, he sighed. per
chance none heard,
pr If they did no answering impulse
stirred"
Yet IN an hour his fortunes were at
stake:
ono put a life in peril for his sake,
Because that word he spake,
Little ] have 10 give, o Lord" one
cried.
"a wayward heart that oft hath Thee
denied:
Couldst Thou with such gift be salts
ficd?''
Yet when the soul had ceased its mourn
ful plant,
God took the love that seemed so poor
and faint
And from ii made a saint.
Christian Burke in the Sunday Maya
zine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
Medical Book Free.

"Know Thyself," a book for men only,
sent free, postpaid, sealed. to any male
reader mentioning this paper &c. for post
age. The Science Of Life, or Self-Preserva-
ton, the Gold Medal Prize Treatise, the hest
medical book Of this or any age. Elegant
Library Edition, Cloth, full gilt, $40 pp., with
engrurings and prescriptions, only Sf.oo. Paper
covers CSC. Address the PEABODY MEDICAL
INSTITUTE, No. 4 Bulfinch St, Boston, Mass,
ne Oldest and best in this country. Write to-
DAY for these books: the keys to health, vigor,
end happiness. A perfect vade Mecum.
The Peabody Medical Institute is fixed fact
in the medical phenomena Of this country ard il
will remain so.--Bost0n Journal.
The Peabody Medical Institute has many
imitators but nv equals Bostca Leyald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

The Maine Central management is
experimenting with new system of
heating the trains, by using the ex-
haust steam from the air pump, in
stead of direct steam, as is the custom
in general use. 1t is the invention of
+. T. Coggins, inspector of air brakes
for the Maine Central, and by its use
the exhaust steam from the air pumps,
which would otherwise be wasted, Is
turned backward 10 a cylinder. which
is situated under the running board of
the locomotive, and from there con-
Quoted through the pipes of the train.
It's advantages from an economical
standpoint can be easily seen. A num-
Der of the locomotives on the road
have been fitted with the appliance,
and as far as can be learned, it is Civ
ing satisfaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
Dal.p Kennepec Journal

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices. res
olutions of respect, etc.. will be charged
at the rate of ten cents per line. No
charges less than seventy-five cents.
All Advertising announcements OF
entertainments, whose object II the
raising of money will be charged at the
rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form, wilD
be excluded from our local columns. ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers occu-
pying space in our advertising columns,
and will be run under separate head
on one OF the local pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
JOURNAL promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
Special Advertisements.

SMALL ADVERTISEMENTS not ex-
ceeding twenty-five words coming under
the head of WANTED, FOR SALE. TO
LET, LOST, &c, will be inserted once for
l5 cents, and 3 cents for each subsequent
insertion ADVANCE PAYMENT. In
sending by mail, remittance of postage
stamps should be made with order. as
the charges are too small to open ac-
counts for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

The funeral of Miss Mary Flagg.
whose death occurred at the city farm
Monday night, was held Thursday
afternoon. at one o'clock. Rev. Norman
Mci\innon officiating. The remains
were taken to Hallowell, for interment.
Miss Flagg formerly lived on Green
street. and had been an inmate of the
farm for about three weeks. The cause
Of death was dropsy. she is survived
BY two brothers, David Flagg Of
Hallowell. and Benjamin FlagG of
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

Henry Jones and James Smith, two
ola Veterans from the Home, were
brought into court. yesterday morning,
ana fined $500 each for drunkenness.
There was no other business before the
court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

Roy. &. a. Hayden will commence.
next Sunday evening. a series Of prac-
teal addresses on the following topics:
"Hijching Posts" Binders" quar-
antine;" our Barbarians;'' Theatre
and Church: What This World owes
ts:" What the Next World owes us"
These lectures will be given every
other Sunday evening in the Universal
list church. The fine choir of this
church will furnish the music. Ser
Vices to begin at 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

Tic board Of lady managers Of st
Marks Home acknowledge with CRATE
ful pleasure a gift Of $50 from the Hon.
j. II. Manley, '.as a Christmas offer
Ing in memory Of Mrs. Manley for the
benefit Of st. Marks Home"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

The crop of coughs and colds result
ing from the late mild spell has every
appearance of being Widespread and
prolific. and those who are afflicted can
easily find sympathy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL FRIDAY DECEMBER O. 1900

LARGE OFFICE SAFE at bargain.
Size 3Ox5O, 81 inches high. In good con-
dition. Can be seen at the Journal office.
may3.dtf
SELF MIXING RUBBER stamp pads,
ali colors, 25c. each. Band dating stamps,
three sizes, 25c. each. Fletcher C Co. 90
Chapel st. may10dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

S. G. Webster, the local ice man. is
now supplying his customers with
kennebec river ice. of this seasons
cut. it was 13 inches in thickness, but
the recent mild weather caused
WaStaCe Of about two inches MI.
Webster Will begin the work of filling
his houses as soon as the ice is of
:.u!liaicnt thickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

Mr.. Geo. i. Goodridge will give an
organ recital at the CongregatiOnalist
church. this evening, at eight O'Clock.
MIR. Goodridge will be assisted by Mrs.
York and Miss Robinson. Admission
- cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

The second quarterly meeting Of the
American Physical Society began in
New York City, Thursday. Several
papers were read. including one by
Ernest +. Nichols of Dartmouth Col
lpgp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

The drop in temperature has stiffen-
ed the ice above the dam, so that the
track is in condition again for working
out the trotters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

II had a running, itching sore on my
leg Suffered tortures. Doan's Ointment
took away the burning and itching in
stantIy. and quickly effected permanent
cure" c. w. Lenhart, Bowling Green
o.
IN W f!G Wkytf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

The skating above the dam is excel
lent and quite a number of young peo-
pie are taking advantage of il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

Schools i'll the Village district will
begin the winter term, next Wednes-
day, Jan. %, 1901.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
Local Notices.

fmr public carriage will be at the
st+h'e. All telephone calls, day or
evening, promptly answered.
g. Z. Stilkey & Son.
nov28dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
nov28dtf

Parlor for modern hairdress;ng.
shampooing. manicuring and facial
massage. Miss Elizabeth r. Glidden,
e. State street. decl2eod1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

Water street has once more assumed
its normal condition, after the Christ
mas rush.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

PIANOS TUNED AND REPAIRED.
All work guaranteed. Reference, Frank
T.. Dennis. Augusta. Also instruction on
pianos and organs. orders by mail viii
receive prompt attention. Willis f.. Trask,
Randolph. Me. oct2,dtl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

GRAY CLOTH HANDBAG, brown
leather trimmings: name of owner inside.
Please return 10 Journal Office.
dec2S, d3ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

LOST-Depositor's pass book, No. 733339
issued by the Kennebec Savings Bank,
Augusta, Maine. dec6,d3W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

HOUSE with stable connected in first
class repair; new bathroom, furnace
gas. Also one other desirable rent 81
seven rooms. Both houses convenient and
well located. Apply TO w. G. Boothby at
Kennehec Savings Bank. octl0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

TENEMENT OF Ave rooms; water COM
ing into the rooms; IS per month. A barn
and carriage house for $1.50 per month.
viii be let separately or together. In
quire at Mrs. Lizzie Soyes' employment
office, 223 Water St., Augusta. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

4 FEMALE BLACK AND WHITE
HOUND, no collar. Finder please return
to Joe Pertuicci, Box 1874, Hallowell.
dec2Sd5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

THE MASON STORE. corner Bridge
and Water street. will be put in first
class condition to suit any business; also
an office over Nason'S clothing store at
very reasonable rent, and in frst-clasS
repair. store in Riverside block at low
rent ana will be fitted to suit any bust
ness. Also third story room suitable
for small hail. Apply TO Macomher, Farr
& Written. dec1l ,d30t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

DESIRABLE TENEMENT on Bridge
street. opposite Summer st. Very warm
and comfortable; $i0 per month. j. II.
Sturgis Opera House Block dec22. Diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

HOUSE-After Nov. TO- Dr. r. J. Mar
tins house on State street near Bridge
City water; nice stable Apply to Will
hanson e Burleigh, counSelors at law,
Granite Bank building, Augusta, Me.
nOy6dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
WANTED.


For larger and better accommodations
for my patients, a place suitable for my
Sanitarium in a quiet section with pleas
ant grounds, stable. steam heat and
bath: house must have at least thirty
five rooms or q chance for addition. VIII
lease for long term of years and pay
good rent with privilege of buying. Adj
dress with full particulars PROF. JEW
ELLIE, PROF. JEWELLF.S SANITARl-
I'M. Auburn. Me. deC21, d2Wf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

the minutcst detail of your attire
should command your closest attcn-
ton for formal calls require the best
dress. AS to your linen, YOU are safe
if it has been Numbered ut Augusta
Steam Laundry. Just the right finish
required by good form and good taste
Identical, by the way-alWays To he
had here. We ask as special favor
to our employees that You send your
orders early-wc like to celebrate the
day ourselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

MRS. CRAM. clairvoyant, can be con-
suited on health and business, past, pres
ent or future. daily from y. NJ. to 10 +.
NJ. Cases taken by mail No. Capito..
Street dcc29, dlWF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

ONE TWO STORY HOUSE, NO. II Lin
coin street; also two-story house on q
Oak ST. Inquire of Gov. Chas. Knowlton,
Oak st. dec1.dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

TWO FURNISHED front rooms, fur
mace heated. with board if desired. Also
one stall in stable. No. II West Crescent
St. dec25,diW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
LOST.

POCKETBOOK-In Augusta or Win
throp or on road between those places,
buffalo hide poCkctbook containing about
$50 and business cards OF Robert 5.
Weeks Return to Journal office ana re
ceiVe reward. deC2Sd2tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
FOR SALE.

Having disposed of our lumber manu-
featuring plant at Randolph. we have for
sale, cheap, single and double sleds; sin
gle and double lumber trucks; dump
carts with forward wheels: single and
Inquire of IL. Z. ClossOn, % Chestnut St.
Gardiner, Me. dGc!9i2W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
TO LET.

LARGE pleasant rooms, with board
bathroom. No y State St. dec25, div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

PROF. MOSES. clairvovant and magic
healer. Randolph, Me, rear of Tohcy $
grocery store. dcc26, d1wf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

A HOUSE on School street. Inquire Of
A. u. Ward. dcc15,dtf 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28

MEONIAN HALL and one double Of
fee Also house at No. Page St. and Il
Weston st. Apply tn Fred Ellis. 3S Sew
all St, or Horace North, Peabody. Mass.
may22 diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-28
After Second Year

Dividends are payable at the beginning
af the second and of each succeeding
pear, provided the Premium for the cur
tent year be paid.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-20
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORS.
Fifty Thousand Persons Attended Wednesdays MeetinEs-Mes-
 sages of the Churches

London, July 19.-Fully 50,000 per sons attended the meeting of the Worlds convention of the Young Peo- ple's Society of Christian Endeavor, the special feature of the programme being the delivery Of messages from the churches. Rev. Hugh Price Hughes, president of the Wesleyan conference. said he conveyed from 30,- 100000 Methodists of Great Britain the desire to form an alliance with every true soldier of Christ.
 Rt Rev. Mandell Creighton, of Lon don, extended welcome of his diocese ard assurance of the sympathy with this work of the large body of Chris tians he represented.
 Dr. Parker, of the City Temple, urged American Christian Endeavorers to nominate Rev. Francis F. Clark and Rev. Charles NJ. Sheldon for the high est offices in the United States, as Christian men should be at the head of things.
 The United States Ambassador. Jo- seph II. Choate, and the archdeacon of London sent sympathetic messages.
The Forrest City times., 1900-07-20
THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Spirited Attack by the BOers, in Which Both sides Suffered
 Severely.

London, July 19.-The war office has received the following dispatch from Lord Roberts:
 'Pretoria, July 17.-Yesterday the enemy made determined attack on the left of Pole Carew's position, ard along our left flank commended by Hutton. The posts held by the Irish Fusiliers and Canadian mounted in fantry, under Lieut.-Col Aldcrson. were most gallantly defended. The enemy made repeated attempts to as- sault the positions, coming in close range, and calling to the Fusiliers to surrender. The enemy suffered se- verely. They had 15 killed and 50 wounded, and four were taken prison CTS. The British casl alties were seven killed, including the Canadian Lieu ttI'a nts Borden and Birch, 30 wound ed and 21 missing.
 Ian Hamiltons column advanced to Naterval, yesterday, uncpposed, and to-day proceeded to Haman's Kraal.
 Fifteen hundred Boers, with five guns, managed to break through the cordon formed by Hunters and Run Gle's divisions, between Bethlehem and Ficksburg. They were making to- wards Lindley. being closely followed by Paget's and Broadwood's brioades.