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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Those who live on farms are liable to
many accidental cuts, burns and bruises,
which heal rapidly when ballard's Snow
Liniment is promptly applied. Price rs
and 80 cts. Chandler & Wilmer, Lutes-
vile and r. James, Zalma.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24
SEVENTH coNsrrTur1oNALAMEND-


MENT.
JOINT AND CONCURRENT RESoLU.
TION to amend section Is of article 3
of the constitution of the state of Mis-
souri,.
Be it resotred By she House Of Representatives.
n. Senate concurrtng therein:
That at the general election to be held
on the Tuesday next following the first
Monday in November, A. d. 1900, the fol-
lowing amendment to the constitution
of Missouri. concerning the grand
Jury and right of trial by jury shall be
submitted to qualified voters OF said state,
to wit: That section 28 of article OF
the constitution of the state Of Missouri
be amended by adding after the word
claw" In line three of said section, the
following: "and that a two-thirds ma
jority Of such number prescribed by alaw
concurring may render a verdict In ell
civil cases And that In the trial by jury
of all civil cases In courts Of record. three
fOurths of the members Of the Jury corr
ourrins nay render a yssdiictt a.i,, 50 hsS tnss
amended shall read as follows, 10 witt
Section IS. Tho right Of trial by jury.
as heretofore enjoyed. shall remain Inc
violate, but q Jury for the trial OF civil
and criminal cases In courts not OF record,
may consist of less than twelve men as
may be prescribed by law; and that
two-thirds majority of such number. pre-
verdict in all civil cases; and that IN the
trial by jury of all civil cases In courts
of record three-fourths of the members
of the jury conourring may render q YER
dict Hereafter grand jury shall Con-
sist of twelve men, any nine OF whom
concurring may find an indictment OF Q
true bill.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24
What's Your Face Worth?

Sometimes fortune, butnever, if you
have sallow complexion, a jaundiced
look, moth patches and blotches on the
skin, all signs of Liver Trouble. But
DR.. Kings New Life Pills give Clear
Skin, Rosy Cheeks, Rich Complexion.
Only 25 cents at all drr~ stores.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24
Jackson Marble Works.
Jackson, Mo.

Jackson. Mo.
Monuments, Headstones and Tablets ex-
ecuted according 10 order in MARBLE, GRANITE
oRsToNE. All kind Of cemetery work, English
or German lettering
JOHN H. SANDER, Prop.
Reference, by permission, Savings Bank,
Jackson, Mo.
Represented by c. l.. TALLEY, Agent.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

The Marble Hill Cornet Band and quite
number Of our people went to zalma
last Thursday to hear Hon. H. N. Phil
lips, but he missed connection and failed
get there. The people were entertained
with music and an address by w. P.
McCans.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

You little knew when first we met
That some day you would be
The lucky fellow I'd choose to let,
Pay for my Rocky Mountain Tea.
Ask your druggist.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Try cake OF Tartar soap; only 81
at Winners, Marble Hill. Ivory, Grand
pas, CASTLE, Best Buttermilk and other
soaps at &c and 10c per cake. Also the
choicest Toilet Soaps at 10, 20, 25, and
Scots cake.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Moore's Pilules are guaranteed cure
for all forms Of Malaria, Ague, Chills
and Fever, Jaundice, Biliousness, fetid
breath and tired, listless feeling. They
cure Rheumatism and the lassitute fol-
lowing blood poison produced from
malarial poisoning. No Quinine. No
Arsenic, Acids or Iron. Do not ruin
stomach or teeth. Entirely tasteless
Price, Soc per box, DR., G. G. Moore Co.,
No, $40 North Main Street, st. Louis,
Mo.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

For Ladies' and Children's most stylish
hats of all prices, the Cheapest place to
buy them is at Mrs. Leslie's. She has
just returned from the city with her new
goods and can please all. Just call and
see for yourself.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Died-Miss Maude, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Sample, of Lutesville,
the 26th instant, after short illness Of
typhus fever, aged 16 years II months.
Her funeral was preached in the Pres
byterian church at 10 o'clock Monday
by Rev. Joseph Jamison to large con-
gregation of relatives and friends, after
which her remains were laid to rest in
the lot adjoining the Baptist cemetery.
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the
bereaYed family.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Astronomers say this is going to be a
cold winter. 1t would be well to prepare
with blankets and comforts. You can
get anything in this line at The Leader.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

When in need of nice box of papeterie,
call at Winners in Marble Hill. A
complete stock always on hand, from &c
to Soc per box. Special bargains at 10c.
Also decorated and mourning paper.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24
LOCAL NEWS. x
Mrs. Ports is able to be out again.

School books, tablets, pencils, slatesI
rules, erasers, chalk, lunch baskets,
school registers etc., at winners in
Marble HILL.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24
Banker Routs a Robber,

J. r. Garrison, Cashier of the bank of
Thornville, Ohio, had been robbed of
health by serious lung trouble until
he tried DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Then he wrote: "It is the
best medicine / ever used for severe
cold or bad case of lung trouble. Ial-
ways keep bottle on hand" Don't
suffer with Coughs, Colds, or any Throat
Chest or Lung trouble when you can be
cured so easily. Only SOC and $i.00
Trial bottles free at all Drug Stores.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Politics is the exciting subject of to-
day with the men, but they never miss
seeing lady if she wears pretty hat.
So, ladies', do not fail to call at the
Fischer sisters and get hat that is up
to-date, in price as we'll as style.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Miss Myrtle Dunn, daughter of mer-
chant w. A. Dunn, called on US one day
last week and presented US with fully
developed ripe fig grown in their yard.
1t was not so large as the southern pro-
duct, but is the only specimen Of it's
kind we have ever seen grown in this
latitude,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Is your liver tiredp Does it fail to do
its duty? If SO, don't neglect its call for
help. A few doses of Herbine may save
you spell OF sickness. Herbine is the
only perfect liver medicine. 1t cures
chills and fever. Price 80 cts. Chandler
& Wilmer, Lutesville and r. James,
Zalma.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

In this issue OF THE PRESS appears the
official ticket.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Democratic Candidates will speak At
ihe following places on the following
dnteai
Drum. Thursday, October %, | p. m.
I,ess school house. Friday, Oct. 20, pm
Leopold, Saturday, Oct. ~, ! p. m,
LanlBt "liv 7, m
dIsn Alien. Monday, oct. %, 7i5O ,. nj.
Masbls liIu. TuesaAg. opl' %, p.n'
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24
A Fiendish Attack.

An attack was lately made on G. #.
Collier Of Cherokee, Iowa, that nearly
proved fatal. Itcame through his kid
neys. His back got SO lame he could
not stoop without great pain, nor sit in q
chair except propped by cushions. No
remedy helped him until he tried Electric
Bitters which effected such a wonderful
change that he writes he feels like new
man. This marvellous medicine cures
backache and kidney trouble, pnrifiea
the blood and builds up your health
Only Soc at all drug stores.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Miss Mabel McCans is visiting friends
at Buchanan this week.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

The Democratic pauy 40 IN as good
shape in Bollinger as it ever has been,
and there is no reason why every man
on the ticket should not be elected.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

DR.. c. A. Sander continues to improve
his drugstore.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

from any state revenue. tax or fund, but
me f.,,,s same shall be paid by the city of *.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24
To cure ! Cold II 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. 25c.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Mrs. John A. Snider OF jackson, at
tended the funeral of Miss Maude
Sample, Monday.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Circuit Clerk Sam j. McMinn went to
Buchanan the first of the week.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Mrs. Dora Welch, (nee Portis), isvis-
iting relatives here. Her home is in
Texas.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Miss Effiie kllluer, VINO is attending
the Cape Normal School, is new sub
scriber to THE PRESS.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24
A New Song.

We have just received copy Of the
new song" Fading Hopes;" music by
Judge John L. Bogy, Of St. Genevieve;
words by Joseph Flynn. 1t has been
commended by the best st. Louis critics
as one of the sweetest sentimental songs
of the day and is already very popular.
Price 25 cents. For sale by Thiebes-
Sterlin Music Co., 1116 Olive St., st.
Louis, Mo.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay.
Price 25 cents.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Hon. W. D. Vandiver will speak at
Sedgewickville, Nov. 3, at 1 p. m. Don't
forget the date and be sure to go and
hear him.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24
E. N. Barks called on us one day last
week and cashed up for The PRESS.
STEPPED into Live Goals,

"When child l burned my foot fright
fully" writes W. H. Eads, of Jonesville,
Va, (which caused horrible leg sores
for 80 years, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve
wholly cured me after everything else
failed" Infallible for Burns, Scalds,
Cuts, Sores, Bruises and Piles. Sold
by all druggists 25c.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Democrats realize that much is at
stake and will do their whole duty this
time.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Whites Cream Vermifuge not only
effectually expels worms, but is unequal
ed as tonic, and is certain and per-
manent cure for .chills and fever in
children. Price 25 cts Chandler G
Wilmer, Lutesyille and r. James, Zalma.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

What among human ills are more an
noying than piles? The afflictions that
prevent active exercise are bad enough,
but one that makes even rest miserable
is worse. Women are among its greatest
martyrs. Tabler's Buckeye Pile Oint-
ment will cure the most obstinate cases.
Price, 80 cts. in bottle, tubes 75c.
Chandler 6 Wilmer, Lutesville, and r..
James, Zalma.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Don't break your neck getting to
Burford's for they are receiving new
goods daily-have to to keep up with
their large trade, and will take pleasure
in supplying your wants.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

R. w. Fischer is dong some painting
at Glen Allen this week.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Your blood goes through your body
with jumps and bounds, carrying warmth
and active life to every part of your body
if you take Rocky Mountain Tea. Ask
your druggist.
".''-.-...'..........-.-..t-...-.
Mrs. J. A. Slagle of Zalma, who has
been here under treatment the last few
weeks, accompanied by DR.. G. M.
Wilmer and Mrs. Henry M. Smith, her
sister, left for St. Louis Monday night
where she will probably undergo
delicate surgical operation, which it is
hoped will restore her to her wanted
health,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Stops the Tough and works off the
Cold.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

When our correspondents see the
crowded condition of our columns we
are sure they will pardon us doing q
little trimming. We have nice, we'll
written, letter from an old friend and
correspondent at Fredericktown which
came late and was crowded out this
week but will appear as soon as we can
naa n 8g T.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Wilberd E. Seabaugh and wife have
moved to this town that Mrs. Seabaugh
may receive proper medical treatment.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

To eradicate worms from the system
give the child plain, nourishing food and
Whites Cream yermifuge. The result
will be, the worms will disappear and the
child become healthy and cheerful. Price
25cts. Chandler & Wilmer, Lutesville
and r. James, Zalma.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

w. H. Bair, a wide-awake, up-to-
date farmer and a number one good
citizen, has our thanks for the dollar he
left with us last SATURDAY..
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Imperfect digestion and assimilation
produce disordered conditions Of the
system, which grow and are confirmed
by neglect. Herbine gives tone to the
stomach, and causes good digestion.
Price 50 cts. Chandler G Wilmer, Lutes-
vile and r. James, Zalma.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Hon. A. j D. Burford OF Burfordville,
has our thanks for pleasant call while
in town Monday. Mr.. Burford is quite
sanguine over the prospects for demo-
cratic victory and says the people over
in Cape County are making preparations
for monster rally at jackson when
Webster Davis speaks there the End.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-10-24

Represented by c. L. TALLEY, Agent.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-03-01
FOREIGN.

The kaiser will not visit the Paris
exposition.
Piazzi Smith. astronomer, died in
Edinburg.
There is a smallpox epidemic in
Pretikow, Russia.
Over 500 houses were destroyed by
fire in Ataquines, Spain.
There was a monarchistic demon
stration in Rio Janeiro.
Mohamedans attacked the British
consulate at Sidonia, Syria.
Germans believe that England ia
vors a naval war with the kaiser.
Russia is said to be alarmed over
the increase of Finnish emigration.
Automobiles are TO be used in the
mobilization of the French army
Russian engineers are said to be
surveying a railroad in Asia Minor
The ears Oldest daughter was
cured of diphtheria by a new serum.
The German canal bin is likely to be
shelved until the naval bill is disposed
of.
Reports of Turkish railroad conces-
sions TO Russia are said TO be prema-
ture.
The French minister of justice or
dered that future treason trials be in
secret.
An Italian deputy charged that the
priests are active in working against
the nation.
The ST. Petersburg press urges the
powers to take advantage of Eng
lands weakness.
An Atlantic union was organized in
England to give American visitors a
more hospitable treatment"
The Leipzig Tageblatt declares that
England is jealous of German pro-
gress and that war is inevitable.
Deputy Marcel-Habert was on trial
before the French senate for alleged
conspiracy in trying to subyert the
republic.
The reichstag meat inspection com
mittee has voted down the importa-
tions clause. which would effectually
Kill the American trade,
The Swiss canton of Basel votes
on a bin TO support the unemployed
whose illness is not their fault: but
no help is TO be given for strikers.
The Italian government has begun
a close surveillance of the clerieals
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-03-01
A MINNIE sofa FARMER WRITES
OF WESTERN CANADA.

Is Now Located There-Farms Being
Rapidly Settled by Former u. :. Resi-
dents.
The following extracts from letter
written to Mr.. Benz. Davies, Canadian
Government Agent at st. Paul, Mimi,
glVc an excellent idea of what is said
OF western Canada by those who have
gone there during the past two or three
years:
w hen We first arrived here and took
up our homes on the prairie near Dales-
boro, ASA, for a short time we had a
ut of the blues but now all hands
are settled to business, hale, hearty and
contented, enjoying the finest winter
we have ever seen. We have got very
comfortably situated, with considerable
preparation for crop, and all hopeful.
l think this is a very fine country, and
III the past seasons crop is not an ex-
ceptlon, which they claim not, | believe
this Is going TO be the wheat field of
the west. 1t is filing up fast. In this
township last spring there were TWEEN
ty-nve quarter sections of land vacant,
ana to-day there is not one: | can stand
at my house and count ten houses
where there was not one last spring,
with SIX more TO go up this spring.
This is only sample of what is going
on all round. We intend to build a
cnurch next summer, right close to my
place, so we will be strictly in line. 1t
would have amused you to have been
mere last spring. There were crowds of
land seekers, and sometimes in the
spring the prairie is not very inviting,
ana OF course lots were diScontented
lhere was one in the crowd who Jump
ed on me for putting letter in the
paper. only for which he never would
nave come here, and he was very hos
tlie but eventually he got place and
to-day claims he would not take thou
sand dollars and move out: so | am
glad he is satisfied.
We'll, my dear sir as Arthur Finney
is about to move out in March, with
his family, and also one of my sons.
anything you can do for them to assist
them along and to make things smooth
as possible will be greatly appreciated
by me. | will close for this time, and
will write from time TO time to let Won
Know we are living. Drop us a few
lines TO let us know how things are
moving in st. Paul
Yours respectfully.
ALLEN. CAMERON"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-03-01
TELEGRAMS IN BRIEF.
sPANIsH-AMERIcAN ISLANDS.

The autonomist party in Havana,
Cuba, has disbanded
Wood granted right Of suffrage to
10000 Cubans who became American
citizens.
Cuban Catholics may form an indie
pendent church if sbaretti remains
bishop.
The Lawton fund is now above $780,
900.
Snow was seen in the mountains
near Santiago, Cuba, for the first time
in 80 years.
Gen. William r. Shafter says that he
believes garrisons will always be need
ed in the Philippines.
With the end of the Bates expedition
military operations in the Philippines
will close, police work alone being
needed
The Philippine commission will con-
sist of w II. Taft, d. G. Worcester. L.
e. Wright. N. c. Ide and Benjaman
!. Wheeler.
The war department states that re-
ceipts of public funds of the Philippine
islands, beginning Aug. 3, 1898. and
ending Dec. 81, 1899, amounted to
1896, $50.
The effect of General Woods order
transferring public works in the prov
ince of Santiago to the civil authorities
is said to be feared by business men in
the province and by American en-
ployes.
At Havana the Society of Planters
has agreed to petition the government
ITO raise the duties on mportations,
with few exceptions, in order to in
crease the income OF the island with
out resort to direct taxation.
The United States transport Lennox,
en- route from Manila to Portland, Is
now out twenty-three days from Kobe,
and unless she arrives with the next
forty-eight hours there will be some
uneasiness as to her condition. :
The number of insane soldiers being
brought home from the Philippines
has aroused no little alarm throughout
the country. The use OF liquor by the
troops in the tropics is another subject
on which much investigation is being
made.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-03-01

who are now reported in Rome to be
especially active in politics.
For the first time on record, vice
roy of India nord Curzon) is about
to visit Assam, midas great tea gar
den. Lady Curzon accompanies him.
Diplomats in Constantinople believe
that Russia aims at commercial pro-
tectorate of northern Asia Minor. The
car demands repatriation of Armen-
ian refugees.
Marechale MacMahon, duchess of
Magenta, widow of Marechal Patrice
Maurice MacMahon, second president
of the third republic of France, died
in Paris, aged II.
1t is asserted in Paris that Philip,
accused of treason, sold marine office
secrets to the family of Dreyfus, en-
abling them to compel a new trial
for the prisoner of DEVILS Island.
There are persistent and uncon-
firmed rumors of an alleged alliance
between Peru, Bolivia and Argentine
against Chile, based on the ornaments
recently purchased for Peru and Bo-
livia
General Andrade, the exiled presi-
dent of Venezuela, said in an interview
that he left his country in order that
the revolution might terminate, and he
is at loss to know why it con-
tinues.
At Fort de France, Martinique, an
attempt had been made to start work
in the factories by promises to the
strikers to grant them large conces-
sions. Only about one-quarter of the
men have appeared at the factories to
resume work.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-03-01
BOER- BRITISH WAR.

A boer attack on Arundel was re-
pulsed.
The railroad has been repaired to
Kimberley.
General Butler has occupied Hang
cess at Chieveley.
Roberts headquarters are so miles
nearer Bloemfontein.
1t Is reported in Capetown that MAIZE
king has been relieved.
Butler crossed the Tugela and drove
back the boer rear guard.
The danger OF rising of the colonial
Dutch Is now believed to be past.
Colenso was occupied by the British
under Gen. Hart, after slight rests.
lance.
Bishop Spaldng denied that the pope
said President Mckinley should offer
mediation.
That the beers at Mageesfontein were
not surprised astonishes the London
war experts.
Beers claim to have captured the
rear guard of French's column, with
$50 loaded wagons.
A Pretoria dispatch intlmates that
the British relief column has been shut
up in Kimberley.
Parliament defeated notion to
reopen an investigation OF the jameson
raid by 2S6 to 1852.
An unconfirmed rumor that Cronje
with 1000 men had been captured was
circulated In London.
st. Petersburg papers urge the gov
eminent to take advantage Of Eng
lands adversely" and settle old sores.
British steamer with a miscel-
ianeous cargo from New York to Del
agoa bay was seized by a British war
ship.
Lord Roberts is expected TO march
quickly to Bloemfontein and draw the
beers away from Cape Colony and
l.adysmith
DR.. Leyds is about to go to Rome to
confer with ltaly's foreign minister, and
probably with the pope, in regard to
peace measures.
Bird with 200 men attacked a boer
eopje near Crocodile pool but retired
with the loss of twenty-one wounded
and ten missing.
The beers are withdrawing from
British territory. and London thinks
the occupation OF the Free State capital
by Roberts is near at hand.
General Butler has occupied Hang
wane' Monte Christie and Cingoio.
south OF the rugela river. Natal, and is
pushing his advance northward.
Though without official advices. Lon
don believes Cronje is as good as
crushed and Ladysmith is practically
relieved. Cronje, with 5000 men. Is
surrounded In the Modder rivers bed
by Roberts with $4,000. He asked an
arm!stiee 10 bury mis- dead. and when
refused said he would fight to the
death" Bothka came with reinforce
ments. but was attacked and cut 10
pieces.