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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26
BRITISH SUCCESSFUL.
The, Drive the Beers from Positions
With Heavy Loss.
NET FOR THE B0ERS.
Desperate Efforts Made BY French 10
Cut on Their Retreat from the
Orange Free state -BOer
Force i Large.

london. April 2j-The war office has
received the following dispatch frOm
General Roberts
"Blosmfontein. April 25-Pole-Carew's
division reached Roodekop yesterday
evening without casualties. Its advance
was covered by cavalry aud horse ar.
tillcry, which drove back the enemy
with heavy loss, dead bciug left on the
ground. Mounted troop. halted for the
night at Gruotfontein and nt 130o'clock
this morning crossed Modder river
NJ NaAlsbank in accordance with In.
structions Of French who cndcavored to
place himself astride the cncmy's limo
of retreat. General Frcnch's arrival
near Modder river. evidently, however,
alarmed the Bocrs who evacuated the
strong position as far as Dewetslorp
during the night and Il was occupied by
General Chernsdcs division carly this
morning. Mounted infantry drove the
enemy od the kopJo in the neighborhood
Of the watorworks without casualties ON
our side
The indcciIvc action and slow prog.
ress Of Genernls Hart and Bruhant ARE
relatively unimportant when compared
with the progress Of Geneml French.
It's now evident that Roberts wishes not
only to defeat the Beers, but 20 pen them
n nc paardeborg. To this end 1000
British troops are concentrating in the
southeastern portion Of the Orange Free
Statc and operating according 10 care.
fully devised plans in which the delay
may b. a. much due 10 strategy a. 70
necessity. The success of this 'impor.
tant movement almost entir'ly depends
on French II hc can swcou down from
the north with the ramdiiy Of execution
which hc displayed at Kimberley and
Paarieberg. be- viii effect the same swift
and sudden transformation which fol
lowed the cavalry cyoluuons Of tw,
months ago. According To the last ac
count be wa, pushing on successfully
Every day the Beers remain NJ Wepcnol
improves Ffcuch's chances OF success.
To put girdle around 1900 Peers Is
timatcd 10 b. in the northeastern par
of the Orange Free State, Roberts ha'
evidently taken large chances, ~ Buu,l
| critic, differ regarding the result, som'
| declaring 20 impossible iur fhe BDcrs {,
escape from the net. while other. rcsery,
opinion until more definite news o
frucA's progress Is received.
There Wa, general impression tina
thu main advance upon Pretoria will b
taken up without any concentration a
Bloomfontcin n with more than half th
British army stretched IN echelon acros
the Orange Free State such changes Il
directions would indefinitely delay th
accomplishment Of Roberts main OF
lectlye.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26
soeRs AGAIN STRONG.
After B,iug Driven BACK They Make Ad.
vanc- ~ sight.

Ansr IIeIug Driven BACK They Make Al
vancc 1t Night.
Maseru. Basutoland. April 25.-On
breaking up Of tho bivouao Tuesday,
Generals Brabant and Hart discovered
that the Beers who fcll back toward,
wcpcner Monday had advanced during
the night several miles nearer 20 Strauss
farm, which is q favorable position foi
resistance. Colonel Dalgetty was severe.
" attacked with six guns Tuesday, prob.
ably with the view Of preventing him
assisting the relief column II seem,
that Dalgetty had practically been ~
hcycd. but the offensive attitude as
sumcd hy the Beers shows this idea 6,
have been erroneous. Hart is not few
miles behind Drabant's division, which
is waiting for the former TO come up.
Thirteen British wounded were re-
moved 20 Maicking and placed in th,
English church.
General, Hart and Bietaui covered
only short distance Tuesday and find
ing strong force opposed to then
bivouaccd ou tho ground they occupied
Firing has been desultory and the cas-
ualtics very slight.
The British are cdging up towards th,
Basutoland border
Persistent rumors are IN circulation
that Commandnnt Olivier with 1900 me-
are preparing 10 attack Hart's rear.
No sign of advance of General Rundl
from Dewetsdorp.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26
MESSAGE IN BLOOD.
The one ~. Hui, Wrote on the Hack Of
Chair WIN Hi- Owu Blood.

New York. April 25.-The state de-
partmeni at Washington has notified
Mrs. Rita l.. Ruiz. widow Of DIR. Ricar-
do Ruiz. who was murdered in prison at
GuAtabacca, Cuba. while n captive Of
the spaniards. that the chair on which
he wrote his last message would be for
warled 20 her.
This chair came into the possession Of
General Fitz Hugh lee soon after the
murder of DR.. Ruiz. which occurred
Feb I, 1894 General Lee kept IL until
be left Havana two years ago when he
gave II n the British vice consul, Mr..
Jerome. who kept il until he left la
vAna after the war.
The message which was written ON
the hack of this chair by Or Ruiz, who
dipped his nails in his own blood reads;
Mercedes. Mine. Evsngcline. Ricar.
diis. good bye. my children of my H.
/ give you my blessing BE obedient q
your mother. Good bye, Rita Of my
soul
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26

retreat, and as Colonel Dalgety success.
fully repulsed the attack. little further
anxiety Is felt on his account.
General Roberts has now some 4O.0OC
or more men and i5O guns, covering th,
whole western semi-circle around wep
ener, while General Hamilton has 90
cupied the watervorks, practically with.
out opposition. The waterworks wer,
found undamaged with the exception o.
the removal of the sliding valves Of th,
pumping engines.
The Beers can now only escape with
out resisting an encounter northward 10
Ladybmud aud the chance Of a success.
ful outcome Of the plans Of General Rob.
erts depends on whether the British
troops can reach Thahanchu and Lady.
brand before tho retreat commences
from Dcwetsdorp and Wepener.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26
WIN rlls ~ More Charter..

Austin April 25 Secretary Of State
Hardy maecs the announcement that he
will file no more charters and issue no
more permits until after May ! except
where Il is especially requested by ap
plicants appriscd Of the conditionsfully.
His reasons for this are that any corpo-
ration filing a charter orrecciying a por'
init now prior 10 May viii have TO pay
franchise tax, amounting 20 a years tax
for days intervening between now and
MAY /. 1900. and ON or before May !,
1900. would have to repay the samo
amount or else incur forfeiture Of their
rights.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26
DEpLoRABLE CONDITION.
People Pound starving In Mississippi
swamp. ON Account of Flood.

Jackson. Miss, April 2j.-The relief
expedition has returned from the over.
flowed district Of Rankin county. They
report a deplorablc condition Of affairs
among the inhabitants who have bceu
left homeless by the high water. over
40 families, nearly all negroes, were
found destitute aud IN a starving coudi.
tion and In several instances poople were
found on small islands who had not
tasted food for three days
Two boat leads Of ntions were dis.
tributed among them. 4 popular sub
scription Is now being taken for further
relief.
ON ono small island the relief party
found 30 negroes. over 100 hogs. cattle
and dogs gathered aud shut oil on all
sides by high water.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26

san Antonio. April 2j-George Knie.
sli. machinist. aged about q years,
committed ss.cilc here by shooting him
self vita n 32.cnliber revolver. Des
pondency over being out of job j,
thought 10 have led 10 his self destruc.
tion.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26

Aliwal North. April j.-ltis reported
that firing has been heard between IN.
Tatron aud Wepener. and u Is believed
that Generals Bahaut aud Hart are IN
contact with the enemy.
The H1ers ara ~ humorous tina, Il
took them two days 10 cross the Cale1ou
river nt Ba,tards drift
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26

Houseca, April 25.--Three hundred
negro laborers who had been employed
TO work on the new sewer system had
hardly takon up their shoyels this
morning before they went on strike.
The negroes claim that the contmctoI
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26

Houston. April ga new set Of rule
are in force in the pblice department
here. some of which are very rigid. one
providing that any officer who takes o
drink II liquor under any circumstance
while In uniform will be- summarily dis.
missed
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26

promised to pay them from sl.7j 10 g
per day. hut that after they had started
10 work they were told by the boss, who
went down the line. that they would
only b. paid 20 cents per hneal foot Of
earth e1cavaied A. the men have &c
dig 10 a depth Of ~ fee, in some In.
stances. the men say the pay is entirely
inadequate.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26
SIEGE OF WEPENER.

II Has Not Been Raised, Although ~
Reported.
London. April 25.-The reports tbN'
the siege Of wepeuer had been practical
ly raised were apparently premature
The Boer attack upon Colonel Dalgeiy',
northern position, as described from Ma
seru. was probably final attempt Il
rush the garrison before securir.g saf,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-04-26

london. April -. - Roberts tele-
Rrnphsd the following message 20 the
war 0firs "Bloemfontein. April "a
Dewst,d1rp corrupted by Chermslde
without opposition at 0.3O O'Clock this
morning"
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-04-11
Caught u Dreadful Cold.

Marion Kooke, manager for 4. NJ.
Thompson, large importer of fine
millinery at 1868 Milwaukee Ave-
nue., Chicago, says: During the
late severe weather l caught a
dreadful cold which kept me awake
at hight and made me unfit to
attend my work during the day,
Ono of my miuiners was taking
Chamberlain's Cough Reih edy for
a severe cold at that time, which
seemed to relieve her 50 quickly
that bought some for myself. 1t
acted like magic and ] began to
improve at once. Iamnow entirely
well and feel very pleased to ao-
knowledge its merits" For sale by
all druggists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-04-11
New Premium Offer.

The GAZETTE has made arrange
ment with the manufacturers, R.
II. Ingersoll & Bro, for a limited
number of fine nickel watches,
guaranteed for one year, and will
give watch as premium for
three new yearly subscribers, or
for three old subscribers who lmy
for one year each in advance. Try
YOUR hand at raising u club OF
tlree.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-04-11
DILwoRTH DOTS.

Up to date we have failed to see
anything in your columns headed
"Dilworth" and thinking probably
that it would be of some benefit to
our town, as well as of interest to
those readers of The Gazette who
live here and hereabout, we will
try and give you few haT penings
in our city.
Rain Rain ! Rain | 1t rains,
or has been, for the past few days,
and the result lie mud and plenty of
it and Peach creek is almost a
second Niagara, The farmers will
be thrown considerably in arrears
ON account of the rains. Some
think it will be fully two weeks
before they can go into their fields
again.
The health of our city is only
moderate, though the measles have
about run their course
Our able physician, DR.. w. II
Minton, having an attack of tonsil-
tits, was absent for few days last
week, but we are glad to report his
full recovery and he is still doing
business at the same old place,
Our friend John c. Shutting was
in town last Saturday, giving the
boys an old time shake. John has
announced and will be be candi-
date in the coming election for
sheriff Of Gonzales county. We hope
TO see him successfully through To
the end, for we know him to he
law-abiding citizen. Hurrahl for
Shutting, Dilworth is solid for him.
Judge Joe Bartsch of Gonzales
was in town last week adjusting
business matters.
Mr.. Kenezek says he will give
ball Easter Monday, on the plat
form. A large crowd is expected \
Mr.. and Mrs. II. X. Jones returned
Sunday from Gonzales, where they
spent few days with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. B. Kennard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bartsch
spent Sunday in Gonzales.
DR.. w. H.. Minton and Frank
Kirkpatrick made flying trip to
Sinner Sunday.
Mr.. Albert Bartsch, who resided
for some time in Sinner. and the
father of our ginners, Joe and Frank
Bartsch, leaves in short time for
Germany, his "Faterland," where
he will probably make his future
home. We wish Father Bartsch
much pleasure on his trip to the
old country.
CRACKER AND JACK.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-04-11
| Iow II O
Gain Hesh

Persons have been known to
gain a p0ueses a nay by taking
an ounce Of SCOTS, EMUL-
SION. 1t is Strange, but it often
happens.
Somehow the ounce produces
the pound, 1t seems to start the
digestive machinery going prop
erIy, so that the patient is able
to digest and absorb his ordinary
food, which he could not do be-
fore, and that is the Way the gain
is made.
A certain amount of flesh IS
necessary for health; if you have
not got it you can get it by
taking
Se !!i:s, Emulsion ;'!!!!!!!:l
You will find Il Just as useful in summer
as in winter. and Il you are thriving upon
1t don't stop because the weather is warm.
SOC. and s,.eo, al druggists.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists New York.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-04-11
A Testim Onial From Old
England.

II consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy the best in the world for
bronchitis" says Mr.. William
Savory, of Warrington, England.
cit has saved my wife's life, she
having been martyr to brochitis
for over Fix years, being most of the
time confined to hfr bed. She is
now quite we'll. Sold by all drug
gists.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-04-11

Tn billsousness, HFRBINE, by ex-
polling from the body the excess OF
bile and acids, improves the assimila-
tive processes, purifies the blood,
and tones up and strengthens the
entire system. Price so cts. For sale
by Aug. Grave.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-04-11
Gonzales County.
FOR SHERIFF.
JOHN G. STULTING.

Alderman Fritz Schaefer had a
broad grin on his face last Satur-
day--cause, girl baby made its
appearance at his home.-Schulen-
burg Sucker.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24
Notice To Teachers.

Notice is hereby given that Monterey
School Board will meet in the Office OF
o. Wilson in Monterey, Va. on Saturday
the 18th day of september, 1900 to aD-
point and contract with Teachers for the
public schools in this district for this
scholastic year, on or before which time,
the application, accompanied by the ap
plicants certificate, must be fled with the
clerk of this board.
al applicants mist be present on said
day to enter into Contract with said board
for the schools they apply for and are
employed to teacn.
AS msny Of the schools as teachers can
be obtained, for will be open Monday
sept nth, 1900, and as many of the re-
mainder rs teachers can be obtained for
viii be opened Feb. 18th, 1901, by recon-
mendatiOn of the County Supt
BY order of Board Aug. 10th 1900.
At 0, WILSON, elk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24
A Mother Tells How She Saved
Her Little Daughters Life.

an the mother Of eight children
and have had IA great deal of exper-
fence with medicines. Last summer
my little daughter had the dysen-
terry in it's worst form. We thought
she would die. | tried everything
| could think Of, but nothing seem
ed to do her any good. saw by an
advertisement i'll our paper that
Cham berlaius Collie Cholera aud Di-
arrhoea curewas highly recommend
ed and sent and got "a bottle at
once. 1t proved to be one of the best
medicines we eyerhad in the house it
saved nv little daugteTs life. | am
anxious for every mother to know
what an excellent medicine it is.
Had | known it at first it would
have saved NE aereat deal Of anx-
iety and my little daughter much
suffering. Yours truly, Mrs. Geo. F.
Burdick, Liberty. Il. /. For sale
by John A. Whitelaw, Monterey;
II. e. Colaw, Crabbottom; j.
M. Jones, Doe Hill: S. G. Slaven,
Meadow Dale.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24

The wolf in the fable put on
Sleeps clothing BECAUSE if he tray
eled or his own reputation he
couldn't accomplish his purpose.
Counterfeiters Of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve couldn't sell their
worthless salves on their merits, so
they put them in boxes and wrap
pers like DeWitt's. LOOK ont for
them. Take only DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t cures piles and all
Skin diseases. Trimble & Lunsford.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24
Notice to Teachers and Pupils of
Public Schools.

At meeting Of the Board of
Trustees Of Public Schools for
Highland county. held on June
21st 1900 the following was adopt
ed:
On motion it is ordered that all
pupils entering the free schools
during the term beginning August
lst. 1900. including the teachers.
be excluded from said schools, un-
til they produce the certificate Of
successful vaccination within the
past two years. from some physi-
cian in regular practice. This mo-
ton IS made in accordance with
the provisions Of section so Of the
Virginia school law. Pupils re-
fusing to be vaccinated, and remain =
ing out Of school, and thereby re-
ducirg the number Of pupils be-
low the legal average, shall not
effect the pay Of the teacher of
pupils who comply with this re-
ouirement Of the school law.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24
ESotioo to ToaChe. s,

Notice is hereby given tial Blue Gree
School Board viii meet at Sutton Sci ool
house, on Saturday, september 9th, 1909,
toappoint teachers for the public schools
in this district for this scholastic year, OF
or before which time the application, ac-
companied by the applicants certificate
must be filed with the clerk Of this board.
so many of the schools as teachers can
be obtained for Will be open Monday,
Sept 18th, 1900 and as many Of the re-
mainder as teacher can be obtained for
will be open Feb II, 1900 by recommen-
dation Of the County Supt.
BY order of Board. II II Slaven, elk.
August 1S, 1900
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24
WayCross Items.

Threashing and hay making is
the order of the day.
J, H. Armstrong of CloyerDalc
is in Highland, on business.
Mr.. Grin Bradshaw of Mcdowell
was the guest of John w. Arm :
strong, Friday night.
Miss Rosa Armstrong, spent Fri
day evening with friends at He'd
" Waters.
Mr.. Arthur Armstrong, of Doe
Hill. visited his brother J NJ. Arm
strong this week.
J II and w Fl Armstrong made
a flying trip to Staunton this week.
Miss Ashbie Armstrong is tile
guest Of Misses Rosa. Daisy and
Lille Armstrong.
Mrs. - Burns OF Burnsyille
is visiting her daughter Mrs. K e
Henderson of Waycross Mill.
Miss AShbie Armstrong, visited
Mrs. e. S. Y. Jack one day last
week.
We we're sorry to hear of Mrs.
G L Davis death, who resided near
Sangersyille, Va, formerly OF Way
cross Mill.
Mrs. W. II. and Miss II. A. Arm
strong expected to 60 to Bolar
Spring next week to spend awhile
for their health.
Mr.. j. E. Splaun is attending
Ralston's Sweet Springs.
Rose Bud.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24
Notice.

To patrons and teachers of Stonewall
School District and all persons concerned.
Take notice that Stonewall School
Board will meet at Mcdowell, Va. on the
first Saturday in September, 1900 1t
being the 1st day of the month TO ap-
point teachers for the various Schools in
said district for this scholastic year 1900
and 1901. On or before which time all APP
plications accompanied by the applicants
certificate must be fled with the Clerk
Of the board. Owing to the scarcity Of
teachers the school board most respect
fully ask and urge the patrons to aid in
procuring teachers, for the various
schools in the district, and the clerk is
ordered to have this notice published for
3 weeks in the Highland Recorder. By
order of the board.
Aug. II, 1900. j. l.. Shumate, OK.
st Mcdowell, Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24
New Livery.

Having purchased the livery out
fit Of Arbogast and Slaven, now
propose TO make additions there; c
us my patronage may demand, and
by giving to it's management my
personal attention. hope to perform
for my patrons more valuable
service than has been done hereto
fore.
To this end I respectfully ask
the cooperation of the public.
Tom Ii. SlaVen.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24
rsotico 70 teachers.

An examination on the first
years work Of the Professional
Course of Study will be held i'll
Monterey on Wednesday, Sept. 5,
1900. Also. an opportunity will
be given to take an examination
on the regular branches at the
same time and place.
Certificates will not be renewed
except in strict accordance with
law. B. Fl. HANsEL. Supt. Schools,
Mcdowell, Va. Highland Go,
Aug. IA, 1900. st
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24
Prevented A Traga dy.

Timely information given Mrs. George
Long, of New Straitsville, Ohio, saved
Two lives. A frightful cough had kept
her awake every night. She had tried
many remedies and doctors but steadily
grew wois until urged to try DR.: Kings
New Discovery. One bottle wholly cured
her: and she writes, this marvellous medl-
cine also cured Mr. Long of severe at
tack of Pneumonia. Such cures are pos
tive proof of its power to cure all throat,
chest and lung troubles. Only DOC and
q 00. Guaranteed, Trial bottles free at
:. J. Carson's drug store
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24

Our sales in shoes, for ladies
gentlemen and children, has been
unprecedented this season. We
knew tie trade demanded and
would appre ciate late styles and
high grades IN foot ware. We now
carry stock Of this kind and our
customers appreciate it as is shown
from our sales in this line. J. a.
Whitelaw.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24

Henry Clay was the only man
-defe.sted WREN nominated for Pre-
.sident again after being defeated
when first nominated. That and
other important political facts were
recalled by Col. E. Nee. Ford, a
.well-knowu Georgia lawyer, now
jim Washington, when he said;
with one exception every man
who has received second nomina-
ton for the presidency, after hay
ing been defeated the first time
has been elected. In 1886 Thomas
Jefferson was defeated by John
Adams. In 1900 Jefferson was nom
mated again and elected. In 1924
Andrew Jackson was defeated by
John Quicy Adams but four wears
later, when he was nominated for
the second time, he defeated Adams.
In 1886 William Henry Harrison
was defeated by Martin Van Bur-
en-, but in 1910 Harrison turned the
tables and was elected. The case
of Bryan is like that of Jefferson,
Jackson and William Henry Harri-
son. He was defeated in his first
canYas and four years later is again
the candidate Of his party. Ii pre-
.cedent is followed, he will be elect
"A
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-08-24

Millions will be spent in politics
this year. We can't keep the
campaign going without money
any more than we can keep the
body vigorous without food. Dys-
pepticS used to starye themselye .
Now Kodol Dyspepsia Cures d.
gesls what you eat and allows You
to eat all the good food YOU want.
1t radically cures stomach troubles.