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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22

The outsider who speculates in OIL Is
pretty sure to slip up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22
Leads all Carolina and Circulation

ceived of the report that Russia had in
vaded India with two and half million
men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-22

True happiness consists of getting some
thing you want but didn't expect
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22
PERSONALS.

DIR. r. J. Noble, Of Selma, was in
Raleigh yesterday.
3fr. Plat d. Walker of Charlotte
is at the Marlborough.
Mr.. Donnell Gillian. of Tarboro is
attending the Supreme Court.
Mr.. j. X. Marshall has returned from
weeks vacation in New York.
Mr. Harry c. Martin has returned
from visit to the eastern part of the
State.
Mrs. Z. r. Kivett, of Ellington, is
visiting at Mr. Il. L. Green's, ON Saun-
ders street.
Mr. Henry We'll. of Goldsboro, was
in the city yesterday to attend the Uni,
versity trustees meeting.
Miss Stevens. who has been visiting
friends here, yesterday returned 20 Aar
home at Lancaster. $. c.
Mrs. Laura Worth Ward, of 1ndianap-
oils, Ind, is visiting at the home OF
State Treasurer Worth
Mrs. NJ r. Norris and her daughter,
Miss Mamie, are spending the day at
Southern Pines and Pinehurst.
Mr.. T. j. Jerome. of Monroe was here
yesterday Mr.. .Ierome's friends arc
urging his name for the Democratic nom
ination for Attorney General.
President Meserve, of Shaw Universe
". has gone To Alabama 10 attend some
public exercises at the Tuskegee Normal
School, of which Booker Washington is
president.
Mr.. Ed. Chambers Smith left yester
day morning for Washington City. He
goes to attend meeting of the executive
committee OF the National Association
Of Democratic clubs
Mr. Willis Briggs and Mr.. L. j. Pence
| returned this morning from Norfolk
| where they went yesterday TO attend the
| reception on board the new passenger
steamer Augusta
Col. Paul r. Means. Of Concord; Maj
John W. Graham. of Hillsboro; Col. w
Judge Spencer b. Adams, of Greensboro
were among those who same in yester-
day to attend the annual meeting Of the
University trustees.
Miss Emma kivctt, Of Ellington. "
G. who has been visiting the family OF
Capt. Fleming. on Salisbury street, will
leave today for Washington. ID. c.
whore she will visit her brother. From
there she will go to Colorado Springs
Col. TO spend the summer
MIR. Roscoe Mitchell. who has been
here representing the Asheyille Gazette
has returned to Washington While
here Mr.. Mitchell did some good news
PAPER work and made many friends who
regret his departure. He goes to Wash
ington to accept a government position.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22
FINE MADRAS GINGHAMS

FINE MADRAS GINGHAMS
This case Of fine Ginghams we will
sell at manufacturer prices. They are
s BE values, but special for this
ENGLISH WELTS.
White Pique Welts. 50 inches wide.
last years price 10c.-as a feeder TO our
full line of White Goods :. n lie.
MERCERIZED Innings.
Fine SilkIike Satins. stronger and
more durable than Taffeta SILK, splendid
for Pettcoats. waist-hning- colorS :
worth everywhere 35c. 80. -. 29c.
PULLEY BELTS.
Combining Elegance. Style and Per
lection. Only belt which will hold skirt
tight to waist All colors and black. soc
-. Use, SOC. and CSC.
Double-faced. Corded edge Satin Rib
bon. All shades for making Ribbon
Belts. . .25c., 35c., SOC
STANLEY SHIRT WAISTS.
OF course 100 dozen waists of our well
known assortment. completes stock at
popular prices. Picked out from this
lot as "a special. are 20 dozen lawn waists
1890 styles, plain white or black, soc.
CORSET COVERS.
Complete assortment of Muslin Under
wear. They canot be replaced at the
prices we are selling them for. Special
10 dozen Corset Covers-French felled
seams; worth 19c.. . :. -. Toe.
Lace and Embroidered Yokes and Tuck
ed gowns, worth Toe. 80. -. soc.
VENETIAN CLOTH
A special number marked for quick
selling. Browns Tans, Castor. Navy and
Black. 80. 49,. ....... soc.
TAILOR-MADE SUITS.
Saturday night at 1890 should see ev-
cry vestige OF ready 10 wear garments in
our stock and suit department. closed
prices are little enough on winter stock
to do this easily.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

W. c. STRONACH'S SONS-An Al
vertisement.
SHERWOOD HIGGS & CO.-All Year
Round Goods.
CALIFORNIA FRUIT STORE-Or-
anges, Pears, Grages, Etc, Etc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22
An ADVERTISEMENT.

If YOU never read such things, YOU can
skip it. We want You to try our Hc-No
Tea, and when you once do this. the
mission of this advertisement has been
accomplished. If the tea pleases you
more than any tea you ever drank, YOU
viii continue to use it, our business will
be extended and we will all be happy.
Mcssrs. Stronach. Raleigh, \. c.:
Gentlemen-F For n clean conscience
sound sleep and clear head in the
morning. we most cheerfully recommend
l1e-No Tea. Most truly
TRUE PERFORMERS.
Should the dealers in your locality de-
cline to sell He-No Tea. further infor-
nation can be had by direct application
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22
THE WEATHER TODAY.

North Carolina: Rain, followed by
clearing and colder Thursday; winds
shifting to high northwesterly. Friday
fair
Local forecast for Raleigh and viein-
ity to s p. m.: Clearing weather; colder
by night; fair and cold Friday.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, %: minimum
temperature, as: total rainfall 044 in.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22
G1qgeswcaS16xawye, a59geswnSa8t5avJ6e'
In this February Clearance, we Will snow
New Goods to attract by Novelty ana Mooef-
ate Prces--cIose out Winter Goods, ana give
extra values in such merchandise as, not De-
ing subject to Fashion, is known as
ALL YEAR ROUND GOODS
WHITE EMBROIDERIEs.

WHITE EAIBROIDER1ES.
Short Length Embroideries, AZ yard
pieces on Nainsool1 and Swiss-Edges
and Insertings TO match, at less than
regular prices
4 lots. =. ...71-2. 10. 12 12 15c.
LADIES WOODEN UNDERWEAR
Tivoh Standard" and Norfolk and
New Brunswick goods. Perfect in ev-
cry way. Colors. White, Natural and
Scarlet; also Children's and Infants,
just half Of the original price, now Zoe.
.25c.. 81 1-2c.. soc. 62 1-2c
NEW SPRING NECKWEAR.
Just received 100 dozen Of cur justly
famous 25c. Neckwcar, bought for this
weeks special selling. JobberS prices are
$50. and usually retailed at Doc. Iecks,
ScarfS. Imperials and Four-ln-HandS.
For full display see the big south show
window Choice of the lot $500. Csc.
WHITE UNLAUNDERED SHIRTS.
l. UpZtH WITH w hluShtld
Shirts. Reinforced back and front. lin
en- bos0ms, felled seams, gusSetted, good,
generous sizes and perfect fitting. No
more of this quality after this sale at
this price. as manufacturers viii not Gu-
Ilcate our order at same prices. Sizes
GREAT HAIF-PRICE SALE.
Mems Wool Half-hOse and heavy
Fleece-hned and Jersey Knit Understands
and Drawers at half the original price.
Ruckskin. Horsehidc and Fur Top Kid
Gloves and Mits. Heavy Rib Wool
Sweaters. worth $1.OO.,. 80. SOC.
MEMS SHOES.
About 100 pairs Mems Congress Gait
crs and Laced Shoes, different styles,
all sizes, for Saturdays selling. 81 90
MEMS RUBBER SHOES.
Over 100 pairs Mems Imitation Sandal
Rubbers. worth zoe, TO close. ..29c.
TABLE OIL CLOTH.
About 10 Pieces Oil Cloth in colors,
regular worth today Doc. for. .l2 1-2c.
TRUNKS.
We have put in a strong line of
Trunks, Handbags, Telescopes and
Satchcls, at prices that will please close
buyers
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

Catch the opportunity" BY taking
Hoods Sarsararilla now YOU may build
up your health and prevent serious i'll
ness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

Quite a number of young men from
this city went 10 Southern Pines yester-
day afternoon to take part IN the Gala
Day exercises there They will return
tonight Among them were Col. +. y.
Olds, Irwin Jones, James o. L4itchford,
W. H. King. Watkins Robards, DR.. j.
NJ. Aver. A. p. Bauman, Allen Higgs,
Andrew Syme and Chas. Belyin, Jr.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

Invitations have been received here 10
the February dance at the University
Of North CaroEa tomorrow night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

Rev. j. w. jenkins, financial agent for
the Methodist Orphanage here. suggest
that the second Sunday in March. OF
on circuits the nearest convenient there
10, he fixed as ''Orphanage Day" and
that special collections be taken in the
churches and Sunday Schools for this
purpose.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

st. Lrrke's Circle win meet at the resi-
dence of Mrs. G. ID. Arthur, on Dawson
Street, this afternoon at 40 clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

For LaGrippe and Influen-
"a use CHENEY'S EXPEC.
TORANT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

.'Fishermans Luck" at the Academy
OF Music tonight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

Mrs. Patterson. daughter of eX-Presi-
dent Andrew Johnson, is 10 donate land
for a park TO surround the grave of the
ex-President at Greenville. Tenn, and
asks that the national government ac-
sumo control of the park. President
Johnson was born in Raleigh, and spent
his early life here. The house in which
he is said to have lived in still standing
on Cabarrus street. From here he went
TO Tennessee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22
New Embroideries and Laces.

New EmDrOlQcrleS anu 1aCeS.
Just what women want for baby
dresses. Underwear and trimmings for
work gowns are here in endless profu-
sion. just what YOU need at a little
less price than you pay elsewhere
The New Coat Suits.
We hope TO have the pleasure this
week of showing you the new Coat
Suits arriving. We believe it will pay
YOU to wait and see Ours" before buy
ing; in the meantime don't miss our
offerings in
Waist Silks.
Exclusive Patterns that cannot be dup
Heated in price beauty or quality.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

Four new recruits for the Fourth Ar
tillery, L. s. A., now stationed at Fort
Wood, y. y. left here yesterday. They
were Joe Bragassa, Clyde FaiSon and
Thomas Lanier. The Fourth Artillery
is now considered the crack regiment
in the United States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

On account of indisposition of counsei
for the defense, the trial of John Je'-
ferson for the murder of Captain Gavin
Barnes, of Wilson, will not be heard al
this term 0f Wilson court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

The remains of Thomas Edwards. who
went to Cuba as a volunteer in. Com
pany 3 (Goldsboro) First North Carolina
regiment, during the Spanish-American
war and who died there Of fever, have
been transported by the Government ana
reached GoldsbOro from New York
by express Tuesday afternoon. This
morning they were given a military fun
eral by his comrades i'll arms from the
armory of the company in the Arlington
Hotel The interment was made in VIII
low Dale cemetery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

This being Washington's birthday,
Sunday hours will be observed at the
postoffce, and all the banks will take
holiday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22
Special Only During the Time Specified in the Ad
4. .. STRONACH.
The Things That Were past with It's The New,
only THE New

The New Skirtings and Shirtings.
Join. Sea Island Percales, Slsc. to lie.
Duck Skirtings 7lac.. worth Zoe.
Galated and Madras Cloths 12lac
Cotton Covert Skirtings, 121ac
They Come Quick and Go Quick.
The new Silk Waists. A new show
Ing at prices TO match the garment.
Rountree Roller Tray Trunks.
Not an old Trunk in the house. New
goods and new prices.
Paper lined. S4.T5 to 5000
Strapped and Brass Trimmed, 500 to
$500.
Leather Trimmed and Brass Ends,
500 TO $3.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

Invitations have been issued for the
marriage OF Mamie Alice, daughter of
Walter Harris of this city. to Bennett
Miller. on Wednesday evening, March
9th, at the residence Of the brides pa
rents. Reception from $50 10 Hoo.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

The committee on the Vance statue
is notified that the life-size model would
not be ready for inspection until March
1st. If there is not another postpone
ment the committee wilt go to Washing
ton that day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

The Scllrmann Concert Company will
play here Saturday night, at metropolitan
Hall; also matinee will be given Sat
urday afternoon at 1870. A special prdce
of p cents is made TO school children.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

jackson Johns a cOlored man, aged
rs years, who came here ten days ago
from Auburn and was stopping with a
colored family on the Fayetteville road.
died Tuesday. His body was carried
10 Auburn for interment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

The Seaboard Air Line Band (36
piecces) passed here yesterday afternoon
on it's way TO Southern Pines for the
Gala Day exercises there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

The Cooperville Brick Company, o
New York, has decided to establish !
plant in this county, on the Raleigh an,
Cape Fear Railroad. with a capacity o
10000 brick daily. Property has beer
purchased
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

At + o'clock this afternoon the cadet
battalion of the Agricultural and Me
chanical College will parade in front OF
the Governors Mansion. They will
make a fine showing with their new band
and drum and bugle corps.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22

who died at Pilot Hill Tuesday was
taken to Asbury today for interment.
The funeral was held at Ephesys church,
at that place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-22
NJ Stronach's Sons.
RALEIGH. Y. C.
IF YOU
IF YOU

Wish to buy fine Florida Oranges
The California Fruit Store has then
always. Next to Tucker Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08
SAMPLES were Nc higher; .easoard

.or Friday Samples were nc higher; seaboard
clesrances 900 bushels Country offerings OF cats
-ara -rthar liberal and elevator people sellers
each morning against their country purchases.
Eqaxsaas was arrn. Influenced some by the wheat
.-a,g+h and also by the dry weather north. The
close was nc over Wednesday. September, 81 2sA4i
october. s. n sellers Cash was unchanged at
e "a Receipts OF seed et the three points were ten
80 against three last year
t-es~Dc were very strong, with decidedly in
FIoS Inside interest Pork closed S2L~c over
ST-ssnesday; lard and ribs loc TO i5c over There
" a551-i1r bv Armour and Patten. There
49, fo-eFa demand for lard. There 81 900
SSes, with prices unchanged; Liverpool was Sc
re sentiment is getting more hullish, and 1t is
.o-,-Ia~ - believe purchases made this month will
Sew profits next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08

A uVERTIsElAfENTs and subscriptions The Tribune
y received Al Uptown ONCE No 1242 Broadway.
"a north Of until clock advertise
following branch ofcss al regular
until o'clock viz: 20 hth-aYe.. 8
cor 2ad-st la2 ave 12th-st. Macys. eth-ave
ana I4th-st 142 CpluubuS-ave near West bdth LOG
west 4ad-st near 6h-ave % East i4th-st. 2J7 West
between TIN ayes. 1853 East 47th-s l33s
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08

OF
anime u a
hemortgag rnhi proc
p
d9n
10 spec
resa letter Mr. Anton lode nply o py
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08
IN PURSUANCE of an order of Hon. Abner c.


- Thomas a Surrogate OF County o. New York
Notice Is hereby given all persons having claims
against Malcolm Graham, II the County of New
York deceased present with vouchers thereof
OF transactilg
No 10 Fulton the Borough Of Manhattan. The
NeH YGrk before the 24 OF
her York. the 18th day Of March.
AMELIA MOTT GRAHAM. Executrfx: MALCOLM
GPAFAM Jr ROBERT DUN GRAHAM EDWIN p
FATFTEID Executors. Masten Nichols Attorneys for
Executors No Wall Street. Borough Of Manhattan.
the city Of New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08

HOTEL RICHMOND
IL Four doors from Sea- Esutrczy-zys.. Atta,<.s
city y. J. comfortable well appointed hotsI wiki
CeIlenr cuisine. Electric elevator.
II H. MAGERS, Prop. CHAS- Il PEASE Mx-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08

Ocean ,f Charles Place. Atlantic City. N =
Capacity 300. Elevator Suites with bath
Through June and September tina nors rsa-
sonabe although ssrvtca better comforts
greater. Bus VIII trains
John 3 SCOTT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08

South CaroIina-ave-. 100 feet sach Atlantic CIV
Entirely rebuilt and enlarged % capacity Of 400 Newly
furnished; modern equipment Elevator
Rooms single suite with bath. Special SoI
June Write for Booklet
BRYAN & WILLIAMS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08
Surrogates Notlces.
n PURSUANCE Of an order Of Lon. Abner

Q Thomas a Surrogate o. County of New York
Notice is hereby persons having against
Mary Louise Ritter County New York de-
ceased To present the thereof
SUBSCRIBER place Of traAsacting the
MacGTegor Smith No 80 Nassau Street
in civ Il York. Manhattan. on or
before the sixth lay Of October
Dated New York, the 29th day Of March 1900.
DANIEL Il. SMITH, Executor.
JAMES MACGREGOR SMITH.
Attorney Jr Executor,
81 NassuI y. 7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08
1ouutrn BoGr0.

A FAMILY boarding house; fine grounds verandas:
n sane elevation The H1gelaIe Madison. y =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08

HOTEL BELMONT.
IL O0en az Ocean and Virginia Ava, Atlantis
City. n J Built entirely OF brick Absolutely f-sprOor
elevator pGriors.
suite. with bath Specially low Nay June.
Booklet mailed. . s. WATSON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

W1RGlEylA @OT SPRINGS.
ALL SEASONS RESORT
ON CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY
Exhta-ating summer climate I1vtgo-attng. curative
and health giving baths. Hotel hz-
drives Golf links adt0il hotel Throlx IN
compartment from York. Excursion tickets a.
o. Offices $50 and 1854 Broadway Offices Esnna-
r R. New York, Offices y T. y 4 4 r 4
throughout New England FRED STERRT, Manager.
Hot Springs Va
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08
IN PURSUANCE Of an order Of Hon. Abner C.

= Thomas. a Surrogate OF the County Of New York.
NOTICE is hereby given all persons having claims
instM arta NJ Klsiner late Of County OF New
york deceased present with thereof
10 the subscribers places business
al me Offices Of Jenner No "a Street
or al tta ofces P. No II
in Of Manhattan and CITY OF New York, on
or before the 10h dav Of December next
Dated New York the Gath day Of MAY, 1900
JOSEPHINE SCHBfID.
EMMA SCHWARTZ,
E&ecutrices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08

HOTEL STRATFORD.
II ATLANTIC CITY. y. =
Directly the Boardwalk EenrucEy-ave European.
plan with the largest finest attached Entlr.ly
throughout Capacity 300 Every arpotnrrnsns-
Elevator street Special for Under en-
trey new management
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-08
ORGANIZATION
OF THE
Toledo. s.. Louis 6 Kansas City
Railroad Company.

To rbe holders of First Mortgage Bonds of
the Toledo. Louis and Kansas City Rail
road Company subscribing the boudhoid-
erS' agreement of August /, I~O'I- their rep
cafes issued nv the Continental Trust Com
Danv of the City of >eVy York represent
Ing the deposit under said hon dhOIders'
aEreeTueut OF August =. IS3. of First Mort
Kansas City Railroad Company;
TIE committee constituted under bondholders,
agreement II lst8, and under the plan ana
gaeuear dated December the reorganization
~ said Toledo. Louis and Kansas CITY ttaroa1
Company OFFER 10 purchase ne frst mort
go bonds and COUPONS deposited said oonGhOlders
OF the respective
claims upon N the holders Of certificates OF
respect assignment OF bio
under foreclosure
u te first mortgage said Railroad Company price
equivalent 100 each nortEage
bond deposited maturing June l. 1919
price q four cent per aHun from June l.
o. payment price me
COMMITTED and Committee considers The OF
eurH sale and ar-a--euueut advisable
Notice hereby given t-aT said proposed sale and
Of sunscrii}-
w bonchoiders Gpo said deposited bonds VII De submit
70 the boHchOIoers
stuF sad bdrzholders' agreement their representa-
Company Of the CITY = New YORK rslreseiAg the
eeDost under bondhoIGers OF august I,
Iea3 Of the Toleco st LOUIS
Kansas Railroad Company. a. a general meeting
which is hereby called be held the 18th day Of
June 1900 al halt-pazt o'clock n The forenoon IN
Room 1854 30 Broad Street n the City Of New
York. n. Y
lated New York June 8 1900
JOHN Z. z AFE6ETER-
%. ARMOUR,
RICHARD b HARTSHORSE,
OTTO T. HAN&ARD,
MORTON \ PATTON.
COMMITTEES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
ROBERTS SILENT AGAIN..
NO WORD CONES OF THE
BRITISH GENERALS PLANS.
DIR. LEYDS DENIES THAT THE SIEGE
OF MAFEKING HAS BEEN RAISED
OPINION OF THE CRITICS


OPINION OF THE CRITICS.
copyright: 1900: by New-York TribunsI
IBY CABLE TO THE TR1BUSEl
London, March 4, 6 a. m-Dr Leyds dsnies
that he has received any news to the effect that
the siege OF Mafeking has been raised by the
Beers or that Bloemfontein has been occupied
by the British. General Roberts is at Osfontein
preparing TO continue his advance eastward
II is generally understood that his first objective
will be Bioemfonten but he keeps his own coun-
sci. and his plan OF operations may prove to be
quite different from that fixed upon by popular
opinion.
Continental critics continue TO give credit to
General Roberts for his strategical SKILL but do
not recognize any particular merit in the work
of Butler or White
In Vienna the authorities have decided to con-
fscate series of picture post cards. which have
been SOLD by hundreds of thousands during the
last few months. bearing coarse caricatures of
Queen Victoria INF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
ON THE WAY TO MAFEKING.
ENGINEERS RAPIDLY REPAIRING THE RAIL-
WAY NORTH OF KIMBERLEY.

Cape Town March 3.-The railroad is now re-
paired northward from Kimberley to Riverton.
The engineers are pushing the work rapidly.
The Boer prisoners captured at Paardeberg
number eco men. About three thousand Of
them their way here.
The pressure the rolling stock is enormous.
Sir William MacCormac. president Of the
Royal College OF Surgeons who has been acting
as volunteer surgeon with the British army in
South Africa sailed for England to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
IS THERE TO BE CUBAN UPRIsINGr

Mobile March 2-The following has been re-
ceived from THE Mobile Registers" Havana cor
respondent under date OF February "a
have inside Information that there Is TO be a
rising on the island before long Latel; there has
heen great demand for spurs machetes and nam
mocks the three principal implements OF Cuban
wa erfare Several of the stores have sold out their
entire stock of these goods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-04
ROBERTS HOPES FOR MORE SUCCESS.

London. March 3.-Telegraphing from Osfon-
tein to-day thanking the Lord Mayor of Liver
pool for his congratulations in behalf of that
city Lord Roberts says:
I trust Her Majestys soldiers in this country
will gain such further successes will speedily
restore the freedom and prosperity OF South