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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-30
BRAN BLETON.

Mr.. John r. Matthews, of Oxford
University, England. continues to draw
large audiences to hear his Bible lee
lures at st. Peters Episcopal Church
He made a strong and forceful address
to large gathering of men Sunday
afternoon, and at night spoke to a full
house. He gave a very interesting
Bible reading yesterday afternoon. Last
night he entertained large congrega-
ton in an admirable address on the
inestmable value of the religion of
Christ. He will have another Bible
reading Mt o'clock this afternoon. and
will speak also at s o'clock tonight.
The B. Y. p. u. of Sturgeon Memo
rial Baptist Church had large turn
out at its meeting last night. Rev. L.
X. Christie entertained the audience in
a. humorous and interesting lecture on
The Small Boy" Mrs. Guess, Mr..
Christie and Mr.. Hammersly rendered
a trio in excellent style. and Mr. Robert
Haynes sang touching solo.
Mrs. S. j. Jarvis. of IA North Mar
shall avenue, was seized with a sudden
illness early Sunday morning. For a
while her life was desnaired of. DR..
p. st. L. Moncure was called in ana
rendered the necessary medical aid. At
II o'clock last night she was resting
quietly.
The Park Avenue b. Y. p u. viii
hold its regular service tonight. DR..
Fisher. of Portsmouth, will deliver tho
address, and all are invited to attend
and enjoy a pleasant evening
The Bmmbleton w. c. II. U. will
meet with Mrs. Burgess. No. III North
Park avenue, at $3.50 o'clock this after
noon
Mrs. Ida C. Hail. of Princess Ammo
county, is visiting Mrs. Captain T.. 4
Battin, of 222 Windsor avenue.
There will be an important meeting
of the Board of Stewards of Trinity NJ.
Il. Church Thursday night. 1t is de-
sired that every member OF the board
be present.
The Local Board Of Improvement will
hold its regular monthly meeting to-
night. 1t is said there Will be some
interesting facts brought before the
session.
Columbia Conclavc. Heptasophs. or s.
w. NJ, Is working w n class of thirty
candidates to receive the introductory
degree of the order the second meeting
night in February.
There We're three nenitents at the
altar at the Christian Memorial TEN
pie Sunday night. They protested faith
in Christ
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-30
Tho Opera Patience.

Constant rehearsals of this beautiful
opera, which Will be given at the Acad-
envy OF Music the latter part OF Feb
ruary ARE going on at the Y. NJ. c. ~.
building, and those who are taking part
are enthusiastic in their efforts to
make this the musical success of the
season.
Mrs. Laura de I2ussy Berry, formerly
well known on the professional stage,
will take the part OF Lady Jane, and
the best talent in Norfolk having been
secured. there is every reason to eN-
pect that this entertainment. given for
the benefit Of st. Vincents Hospital
and the building fund for the Protest.
ant Hospital. Will be a splendid social
as well as financial success.
Mrs. Josephine Turner Romans will
come down from New York to take the
part of Patience.
Mrs. Berry has been asked by the
Lady Managers of the Protestant Hos
pital to give another opera after Lent
for this hospital, and has consented to
do SO. She has not yet decided what
the opera will be-
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Norfolk Printer Honored.

Mr.. Frank ID. Owens, formerly an en-
ploye of this paper and Il well-ltnown
young man of this city, yesterday re-
ceived an appointment in the Bureau
of Animal Industry. United States De-
partnent of Agriculture. at a salary OF
ST20 per annum and expenses. IIc Is
ordered to report in New York on Feb
ruary 1st. Mr.. Owens took the civil
service examination for the position in
Richmond last September. lie was Il
member of Colonel Pettit's regiment OF
immunes during the SpanishAmerican
war. The cities or districts 10 which
Mr. Owens will be assigned when he
assumes his new duties will embrace
cities in Delaware. Maryland. Virginia,
New Jersey. Pennsylvania. North and
South Carolina. Florida and Georgia.
He Will leave for New York via the Old
Dominion Line Wednesday evening.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-30
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Circle No. 5, the Kings Daughters.
VIII meet this afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
Mr. william l.. Register, of Suffolk is
in the city.
MIR. Ell. Morton Harper was called to
Crewe Sunday afternoon by n telegram
announcing the death OF his brother.
MI Frank Harper, q resident of tina
place.
AR. Sylvanus Stokes, manager of the
monticello Hotel, went up to Richmond,
mis- old home, last night.
| Ruth Lodge of Masons had work in
the first degree last night.
Mr.. Ambrose, of Berkeley, spoke at the
Union Mission. on lower Church street,
last night. The singing was by the
street evangelists, Messrs. Watkins and
Mopes.
a second concert under the auspices
of the Lady Somerset VS. will be given
at the Union Mission, on lower Church
street, tonight. a cordial invitation is
extended to ALL.
Mr.. w. S. Mexican. of Washington,
D. c., is in the city on business con-
nected with the sale of stock of the
Copper Mountain Mining Company.
This is q Southern California copper
proposition. The mine is located in
San Bernadino county, California, in a
region long noted for it's mineral
wealth. Mr.. Mexican will be remem-
bered by many leading Norfolk bust
ness men as the man favorably con-
sidered for the position of manager of
Norfolk's proposed mischianza celebra-
.ion.
Among the beautiful tributes of the
late Mrs. w. T. Caffee was a hand
some floral piece representing THE
Gates Ajar." This was Il token from
81 4,
which Mr.. Coffee is n member.
The Brambleton German Club will
hold meeting tonight at Kim Hall
to consider arrangements for its next
german. that will be given at Monte
tiore Hall in the near future.
Mr.. j. l.. Netter. OF the Norfolk
Candy Kitchen, has returned from n
trip to Baltimore and Washington.
Stuart Robson and wife and Master
Robson and maid. OF New York city,
are stopping at the Monticello.
Mrs. B. w. Moyles and daughter, Of
Norwalk, Conn.,, are at the Monticello.
Mr. a. p. Warren. business mana
ger of the James O'Neill company, is
in the city arranging for the appear
ance of this popular attraction at the
Academy of Music.
Mr.. A. ID. Wilton, a popular tobacco
mist OF AIartnsville. Va, is in the city
|
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Sage of New
York, spent Sunday in this city.
Mr. r. T. Camp. of Franklin, spent
Sunday with friends at the Atlantic.
Mr. S. r. Addison, OF Hampton, spent
Sunday with friends in Norfolk
Mr.. D. S. Goodspeed. of Whitenspeed.
n. c., spent yesterday In the city, q
guest of the Atlantic.
Mr.. d. C. Way, of Hastin, n. c., was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. w, C. Mcdowell. of the Gladstone
Hotel. spent Sunday at Richmond,
where he was called by the death of an
old friend.
| Mr.. Con Annis, representing the pop
ular new periodical. "Everybodys Mag
azinc." is in Norfolk for few days.
Mrs. c. S. Walls, of New York. is
visiting Mrs. ]. T. Jacobs, on Duke
street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-30
ATLANTIC CITY.

Massasot Tribe OF Red Men held it's
regular meeting last night and con-
ferred the adoption degree upon one
pale face.
The Atlantic City w. c. II. u. will
hold an important meeting at their hall,
on Cooley avenue, at $3.50 O'Clock We'd
nesday afternoon. a full attendance OF
members is requested.
Mrs. Lambeth, wife OF Rev Graham
II. Lambeth, pastor of I.eKies Memorial
NJ. l.. Church. is visiting her parents In
Lynchburg.
The talent 10 participate in the social
and musical and literary entertainment
To be given by the Ladies' Aid Society
of Colley Memorial Presbyterian
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-30
New Stock Broker.

Mr.. T. S. Sterling has opened up a
frst-class brokerage Office at room No.
400 Citizens Eank building. His place
of business is equipped with private
wire. and he is prepared to execute or
ders on the instant in grain. stocks and
cotton. Read his advertisement. which
will appear in the Virginian- Pilot.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-30
PEOPLES RORUH.

NOTE.-The Peoples Forum being
freely open to all parties, classes. per-
sons, Views and capacities. the Vir-
Slnlan-Pilot is responsible for none
OF the statements nor opinions ex-
pressed therein, nor for the style in
which they are set forth. The ignorant
and uneducated shall he heard here
equally with the learned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-30
Important Meeting.

The weekly meeting OF the Frances
Barnes 'Y'' will be held this evening at
S o'clock at No. 90 Charlotte street.
All the members are reaues ted 10 -ha
present, as business OF Importance will
be transacted
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-30
p Pneumonia
Editor virginlan-Pllot:

always leaves the lungs
weak. Weak lungs are
breeding grounds for the
germs that cause consump-
ton. Chronic bronchitis also
often follows pneumonia.
Ifyou have had pneumonia,
the germs Of consumption
are at work. Don't let
them get a foothold. Begin
: at once and take
SCOTS EMULSION;
it will drive out the germs
1by making the lungs stronger
than they are.
SOC. and si;ee, all druggists
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-06-16
JUNTADE GOBTERNO.
DE CARCELES.
San Juan, p. R., 1900.

PropoSiciones bajo pliego ccrrado
por duplicado Sc admitiran en- esta Of.
Gina hasta ell 80 de JUNO de 1900 & las
10 a. m. en- cuya fecha y hora Sc abri-
rfn en- pdblico las proposiciones. para
ell suministro de alimentos q los presos
de la Calcel de Ponce, Mayagiiez, A;e-
cibo, Humacao, San Juan y ell Presi-
dio de San Juan, para ell afio econ6mi-
co de 1900 q 1901 que vence en- 80 de
JUNO de 1901.
CaGa postor depositara en- la Secre-
tarfa de la Junta de Gobierno de Oar
celes un CHEQUE" certificado por
la cant;dad de $4,000 dollars como
fianza provisional cuya sIma sera de
vuelta & los no agraciados.
La garantfa defnitlva 8 fianza para
responder al cumplimiento de cualquie
IA de los conrratos sera de 300 dollars,
dicha fanza dep6sito q sera exigida
al postor agracjadO.
La Junta Sc Teserva ell derecho de
rechazar cualesquiera todas las pro-
posiciones.
Las proposici0nes seran firmadas por
el postor, Sc haran 5ajo pliego cerrado,
y Sc dirigiran al Secretario de la Junta
de Gobierno de Carceles con las indi-
caciones siguientes:
" Proposition para ell suministro de
alimentos para ell afio econ6mico que
vence ell SO de JUNO de 1901 los
presos de la Carcel de LnOmbre de la
Oarcep.
Subasta que Sc celebra a las 10 de
la maTana.
Otr0s informes 8 mas de estoS po-
dram obtenerse del SecIetario de Ia
Junta. .Sn15UNi
ES. S. @. boutwell,,
EOfcial 10 Executive.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-06-16
EIpsiOsfIios de Cal ) De Sesa,
! allanara, por 10 general,
esta dificultad.

allanara, por 10 general,
esta dificultad.
( ST Sc vierte de una
cuarta parte a una mitad
! de una cucharadita en- la
B mamadera del nifio tres 8!
cuatro veces al ola, Sc
! notara una mejorfa muy
Z marcada. Para los niflos
; mayores, de media GU T;
! charadita a una cuchara-
; dita, disueltas en- la le-
) che, 81 Sc desea, basta-
{ ran para demostrar sus;
3 grandes propiedades nu-
3 tritlvaS. 81 la leche de la
8 madre no nutre al nifio, F.!
: aqueIla necesita la Emul-
! sion. Sus efectos Sc no
9 taran inmediatamente, 10;
mismo en- la madre como
3 en- el nifio.
6 SCOTT & BOVINE, Quimicos. Nsv Y@A
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
EMjase la legitima de Scptt con el en-
voltorio complete On one aparece Ia con
trasefa del pescador que lleva sobre lo'
hombros nm gran bacalao.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-06-16
PRENSAS.

PARA CoPIAR cARTAS.-LaS
mas s6lidasy y duraderas que
Sc fabricans desde S. s 2S
WHa
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-06-16
|Ayudad { Ia
NaturaIeza.

La tierna infancia, los
|nihos que crecen, necesi-
tan buen alimento, muy
raras veceS medicina. 81
mo les prueba ell alimento,
algo pasa. Hay que pres
tarles una ligera sayuda
para que Ia maquinaria
digestiva funcione debi-
damente.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1900-06-16

Para cajas de tabaco, ele-
gantisimos y en- papel supo
rior, 4 $I-so el millar,
Litograha del RoLETIN,
de A. Lynn { Hijos de Pc.
req MOris.-Puerto- Rico.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-08
GIVES us ADVICE
London Spectator Warns the
United States Germany Is
an Enemy,
In That She Is Preparing to
Some Day Test the Monroe
Doctrine.
Wants FOOthOld in South Amer.
lea and Will Get 1t If
She Can.

LONDON. Jan. S.-The Spectator pub.
fishes an article entitled Germany
and the Monroe doctrine" in which it
says:
America and not England is the
rival, in German opinion. 1t is with
America and not England that Ger.
many realizes she must struggle for
supremacy. We do not say for mo-
ment that Germany regards America
as an enemy, but Germany realizes it is
America that at that moment lies
across Germany's path and that unless
| she Ia able to reckon with America on
eQral terms she will not become the
world power OF the future that she de-
/ sires to be-"
The Spectator then goes on to de.
clare that Gcrmany's objective is South
bars her way. How TO get around thi,
is puzzling. but, the paper declares
Emperor William counts upon the Ger
man vote in the United States 10 hell
him when his new navy IL ready 4
carry out his South American expan
sion idea. especially In Brazil.
The Spectator then warns the United
States that If it intends to uphold tn
Monroe doctrine in the future. it mus
not go 10 sleep over il now. but prepar
10 supper, navy and army equal I
the strain of maintaining policy :
tremendous. II not. she Is certain
suffer great humiliation a' the hands {
patient. efficient and persistent Gel
many" adding:
When the hour comes. German
won't be bluifed into respect Of Monro.
ism. She will call the American tie.
and If the feet is no higher than her
Germany will act"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-08
TALK OF ALLIANCE.
German press Hints at Anti. tsrittsh Co
alision with KussiA and France.

German press Hints at Anti. British Co
alsion with KussiA add France.
BERLIN. Jan. s.-The seizure Of the
Bundesraih remains the dominant topic
Of the German press. Influential pa.
pers like The Berliner Tageblatt, Co
loSne Volkszei,ung. Berliner Neus,e
Nachrichten. Hamburger Correspond
enz and the seni-ofiicial Berliner Post
strongly hint at the possibility of Ger
many's forming an an;i-Brltish coaii-
ton with Russia and France.
The anii-British feeling is clearly
growing. 4 series Of anti-Brltish dem
ons,ra,ions in various cities Is being or
ganized by the Pan-Germanic league.
A prominent official OF the German
foreign Office, who was interviewed by
the correspondent OF the Associated
Press. said that Great Britain had not
vet answered Germany's request for AZ
exclamation OF the seizure. but that tht
reply was expected i'll a few days. Iht
| foreign office. according 10 this official
has not yet concluded that Great Bri'
ain is trying TO ride rough shod ovei
! Germany.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-08
SLAIN BY CHINESE.
Great Ant,.ForeiGn Denomination Ns-
ported From shan Iu"g.

Great Anti. Foreign Demonstration Rs-
portcL from shan Iung.
VICTORIA, r. c.. Jan. s.-News was
received by the steamer Queen Ade-
laide Of great anti-foreign demonstra-
t,ons in shan Tuny. 4 number O.
missions have been looted and de-
stroyed, many Of them being in connec-
ton with the American mission board.
Some of the priests and missionaries
have been killed. and III pitched bat
tie with imperial troops sent against
them over 100 rebels We're slain.
Among the Christians who first SUI.
fered at the hands of the rebels were i
families connected with the American
mission board at Tung Chang near
Thsu. Their houses were looted and
they were robbed of property to the
value OF 4. 900 taels. Four families oi
the American Presbyterian mission
were also robbed and their homes were
destroyed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-08
Isoer Tosition ImpPsvnabls.

minute.
posr Position Imprsvnabls.
"Gametree is surrounded by scrub,
which contained many Beers, and their
accuracy Of fire is testified to by the
men who fell on the advance Captain
Vernons nen, being driven back at one
part. attempted to scale the fort at an
other. They found the position of the
Beers almost impregnable. When we
were under cover of the armored train
so many men had been wounded that
there was a suspension Of hostilities
under the auspices Of the Red Cross.
All around the Boer position at once
appeared the flags Of mercy and it was
seen that our wounded lay close up to
the walls of the fort"
In his report OF tho affair Colonel
Baden. Powell announces the following
casualties:
"Killed--Capsain X. J. Vernon. Cay
tain II. G. Sanford, Lieutenant II. G.
Patton: Is non.commissioned officers
and troopers.
Wounded Captain Fitzclarence; =:
non.commissioned officers and troopers
"Prisoners-Three troopers
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-08
l,lou awaits Expectantly News
of an Attack by Butler at
Tugela.
l,,orship Is Too Strict for Any
Definite News Of His In.
tentiOns.
conclusive Fighting Around
|colesburg Likely to Develop
a Battle.

\ oypoy. Jan. s.-Though nothing
(s,,.e IS permitted to pass tho censor.
|,sr;eu, ,rsnspires to confirm the be.
d ina. an important move ON the Iu-
i river j, imminent. The continual
kmbarlmen, kept up on the Boer on.
.rhm.u,s and the numerous recon.
t;.snr.. arc apparently connected
i vel. defined purpose. There
some Indications that the British
:, !. attack includes an important
oy.meu; VIA Wecnen.
co,on., Bsd~n-Powelrs defeat in the
r,ie a. M..,king raises serious doubts
i. ,l,l,,y 10 hold ont much longer.
,,v however. comes u report that
,on.l plume- reached Mochudi, from
;. Tnl, abau, Jan. |. with the Rho.
,a, r.l,e, force. .As Colonel Pltuncr
Il !, Ms DISPOSAL .boui 1000 men. II
"a n-ws is correct. IL ought 10 he able
raise III. siege q. MAieking.
The ;nconclus;ve .ishting around
ple.berg va, renewed Saturday morn
>, tie British artillery opening To the
|estwarI oi the town. The dispatches
klica,e that tie attack is developing
10 a genera. engagement.
Adyices from Belmont say that tw,
ampall.s ot Canadians. dispatched e
yer the return ot Colonel Pitcher
kelumn. occupied pass six miles on;
J. prevent any attempt Of the Beers 4
81; Of the force.
\ dispatch from Cape Town relative
,Ae relcas, o.. the steamer Mashona
|.4yias aqaanti;y OF American donr o,
agi say, the ease arouscs less inter
:, Than that II the Bundesraih. which
5 claimed, has been known for yea
}, a carrier Vi war materials 10 tn
t.aIsvaal.
Colonel Sir Charles Howard vincen
as sailed for South Africa although
! ne doctors have no; permitted him I
accompany the London volunteers
o.ohel Vincent is determined to Civ
A's unofficial service at the seat Of wa,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-08
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

The Union County bank Of Railway,
n. j.. has suspended.
The United States collier Brutus has
arrived a, Manila from Guam, Ladrone
islands.
Colonel William S. King OF Minneap-
oils is very i'll and his recovery is not
anticipated.
Andrew Carnegie has promised the
college Of Emporia. Kan. s5o.OoO for .
library building as soon AS the present
debt is paid.
A cablegram from Rome. Italy. an
nounces the death at that city OF >. u.
Stallo, a prominent attorney OF Cincih-
natl. and formerly minister OF the
United States at Rome.
Ernest J. Lohman. founder OF tue
Fair department store. and the nrst &C
nut into execution in Chicago the de.
partment store idea. died Friday nigh,
at White Plains. N. y. Lohman haa
long been patient at private SAM
tarium in White Plains.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-08

l.. L. Travis. agent Southern K. r..
Selma. Ga. writes. IL can not gay too
much in praise OF "One Minute Cough
Cure. In my case it worked like a
charm" the only harmless remedy that
gives immediate results. Cures coughs.
colds. Group. bronchitis. and sll throat
and lung troubles.
Cook & OpEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-08
SPEEDY ACTION PROMISED.

NJ. Choat~ Ins~rviews Salisbury He-
rsrdinS >cisure Of American "oodA
WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-Secretary hay
has received a cablegram from Amoas-
sador Choa,e at London stating that he
had an eminen,ly satisfactory inter
view with Lord Salisbury relative to
the seizures Of American goods by Brit
ish warships. Lord Salisbury listened
in,en,ly to the representations on this
subject made by Mr.. Choate by direc-
ton of the state department and took
them under consideration. promisins
voluntarily TO give the matter speedy
attention and decision.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-08
BOSSES INCOMPETENT.
Verdict Of the Coron~p's Jury In tho
nraenell horror.

Verdict Of the Coron~r's Jnry In the
Hpasnell horror.
CSioSTowN. Pa. Jan. s.--The cor
oner's jury in the Braznell mine horror
has rendered the following verdict:
I'VE find from the evidence that the
mine foreman Of sad mine was negli.
gent in failing 10 see iha, the mine was
In n safe condition before permitting
workmen 10 enter it. We also believe
tha, the fire boss Of said mine was neg
ligent in failing 10 make daily verbal
report TO the mine foreman and we be.
levc both the mine and fire bosses 10
be incompetent, to perform their respec-
tive duties"
There has been no action taken as We.
toward prosecuting the incrininated
| officials
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-08
To Cure Cough,

stop coughing. as il irritates the lungs.
and doSen't give them any chance 10
heal. Foley's Honey and Tar cures
without causing a strain IN throwing of!
the eGm like common cough expec.or-
ants.
CHRIS. SCHTTZ
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-01-08
Iilt. NAFEklNG SORTIE.
Lrsi'h Mako y Gaiiant Attack bat Are
Ecprllcd ny tho lsoess.

Ertih Mako Gallant Attack but Are
Kcprlied ny tho Boers.
LONDON, Jan. s-The Times pub
lsAes The following dispatch from
Aa.ekn-. dated Dec. 60:
: Al dawn today Colonel Baden.Pow-
= orsahized an attack upon strong
',.hon Of tho enemy at Gametree, two
,li4ea from Mafeking. from which the
Doe!s had been maintaining n desul.
'ofy she'll and rifle fire for several
weeks. During the night the armored
,'a'h with Maxims and Hotchkiss guns
Prepared l'p for attack. Captain Lord
.hasles Ben,inck and n squadron were
~ reserve uron the right. while the ex-
rem, ieN'e 1eit wing was occupied by ar'il.
W! Under Major Pazim and gallop.
."S Maxim Of the Cape Police, tho
S"o'e being under Colonel Hore. At
aSE ,,F break the guns opened FIRE aud rap
-! Grew reply from the enemy, our
."''i' 1. bursting within effective range.
e"r'a.n Vernon gave tho signal TO
,'a'e hlns and to advance, his squad.
~ 1eaiing Off.
Met an Excssdissiy Hot Fire
,.;., As cur men engaged tho position
Wv, .''h 'heir rife fire it was soon found
nav nav The strength Of the fort was greater
eaa ,~a" We had supposed. The enemy
.s'NVeitrated such al exceedingly hot
~. ~e That tho advance Of Captain Yer.
,n, ng" was almost impossible. but by re-
80" '"'Aaole hcroism Captains Sanders
Vernon. Lieutenant Patton and
,, .au' Cook, who guided the squadrons
sa saw a few men actually reached the
s"1 bags Of the fort within 800 yards
,, 'he head Of the fort. But nothing
m,'hS could exist there as the plaii
Lay, "as swept by Martini and Mauscr bul
j, ~ The men who charged through
''9 Zone Of fire suffered terribly and II
H.. /" attempt to capture tho fort ~ mel
Js' -, their lives. Captain Sanders wa
,"a "e hrst to fall and Captain Vernon. al
p"'y twice wounded, and Lieutenan
"''on were killed at the fort. Thes
,n ~ oihcers. climbing the ditch tha
-=-onnded the fort. pressed their re