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HURRY|NG ONWARD
LATE CAPITAL OF FREE STATE
LORD ROBERTS OBJ
JECTIVE.
Fight Expected at Thaba Nchu-Steyn
Said to Have Ten Thousand Men
There to Oppose the British Ad-
vance-Boers Said to be Retreating
All Along the Line.

London, May 1l.-Lord Roberts is
rapidly cutting down the distance
which lies between his advanced post
and Kroonstad. The commander-in-
chief in his latest dispatch says that he
has crossed the Zand' river and that
the Beers are in flight, with the Brit,
ish cavalry in hot pursuit along three
roads. No long halt was made at
Smaldeel, as had been expected. Three
messages received yesterday record an
advance on Wednesday to Welgelegen
siding, which is on the railway and Is
miles north of Smaldeel, and a move
ment thence early yesterday morning
to the Zand river with the Seventh and
Eleventh infantry divisions, General
Ian Hamilton's mounted infantry d.
vision and four brigades of cavalry.
The Beers had been expected to make
a determined stand on the north bank
of the Zand, but when they were at
tackled by a great force of the British,
they appear to have offered only a fee
BILE resistance. Lord Roberts soldiers
had forced the passage of the river by
soon after l O'Clock, and barely three
hours later Lord Roberts was able to
telegraph that the enemy were in full
retreat.
The Boer front extended over a line
20 miles long, and as the British force
overlapped this at each end, it would
seem that probably $4,000 British were
upon the field Of battle, which must
have been fought in very open order.
The Boer strength probably did not ex-
coed 10, 1000 men.
The British cavalry and horse artil-
lery are in chase and should have been
at Ventersburg yesterday, II their rush
northward has not been checked by
the Boer rear guard.
According to a dispatch from Tha-
ba Nchu, 10000 men have been collect
ed by President Steyn east of that place
to make a stand against the forces of
Generals Rumble and Brabant. The
bulk Of this army may have been
brought down from the northeastern
part OF the Free State and may in
clude the garrison Of Harrisoniffceden,
which is mentioned as a probable bat
tie ground. 1t is not marked on any
map.
Mequalling's mex is indicated in 9TH
er kilograms as the position at which
the British advances into the Ficks-
burg and Senekal districts would be
disputed by the Beers. Probably Eden
is a farm near that spot.
All news that comes from Natal
points clearly to a British move being
in progress, probably to try to force
the passage Of the Drakensberg range
into the Free State and go in close con-
n~ection with Lord Roberts advancing
army.
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ing the position from which they came,
seemed to be drawing nearer, we hus-
tied about to replenish the fire and col
lect a good quantity of wood to last
through the night. For, though we
were both Of us perfectly accustomed
to sleeping in the woods, and had never
in all our lives, up to that time, either
seen or heard anything alarming in
the wild animals that lived in the
Franklin county woods, yet there was
something in that yell that frightened
us both though of course neither would
acknowledge it.
ut is II years ago, but I can remem-
Der Just how l felt as the darkness fell,
the little clearing lost its outlines. as
the light faded, and those miserable.
indescribable shrieks kept coming
nearer and nearer. every new one full
Of a keener horror than the one be-
fore. There was a suggestion Of some
thing suffering pain and hunger, an
expression Of hopeless longing that
went to the very bottom of ones feel
ings, and mixed oddly with the grow
ing certainty that the noises came
rom a great panther which was ap-
reaching u.s."
Our armament was not extensive,
insisting Of our Axe and my old
ouble barreled shotgun. There were
o bullets, Of course, nothing but :he
Inc birdshot in the cartridges, and
his was obviously Of small conse-
iuence in dealing with a large ami
nal.
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]. B. Osborne Of Nebraska objected

j. b. Osborne Of Nebraska objected to
giving special privileges to gold and
silver miners which are denied to all
other industries, and moved that the
section relating to free coinage be
stricken out. This created quite a SEN
sation on the floor and cries of 80,
no." were heard.
Chenault moved to lay it on the ta-
BILE, but was ruled out OF order, and
Osborne proceeded to denounce free
populistic and a plan which would dis
rupt the party. The motion to lay on
the table carried, $50 to 80.
The Barkerites attempted to shut off
all nominations except that of Barker,
and Alabama was put at foot OF the list
on roll call, but Prof. Boyce of Colora-
do succeeded in getting the floor de-
spite the efforts of the secretary to con-
tinue the call, and placed Howard in
nomination, saying he was the peer Of
Bryan as an orator, and Debs in mag
netism.
General Phillips OF Georgia nominal
ed Barker. Ignatius Donnelly was pre-
scented by Judge Williams of Indiana.
There was a clash in the lobby of the
hall by Senator Joe Parker and General
Wharton Baker. Uncomplimentary
terms were used. Both parties refused
to talk about the affair.
After all the nominations had been
made Howard got on the stage and
withdrew from the race in the interest
Of harmony. He was received with
cheers. 1t is alleged the Barker follow
ers threatened to bolt If he vas not
nominated, and this is said to be the
cause Of Towards withdrawal.
First ballot-Barker, 3l4; Donnelly,
20; Howard, 1926; Norton, 3. No nomi-
nation.
Barker was nominated on the second
ballot. Donnelly withdrew.
Donnelly was nominated vice presi-
dent by reclamation.
Crow Of Alabama created an uproar
by stating that Ex-Governor Waite Of
Colorado has said: Damn the South"
and vas met with Kisses and cries OF
put him out" shame"
Waite walked to the front and fac
ed Crow and denounced him for not
supporting his own state candidate.
Brewer OF Mississippi then tool a
hand and made a vehement denuncia-
ton of the expression imputed to
Waite, amidst Kisses and cries,
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LIFE IN A BOARDING-HOUSE.
Ten Years of the Table Talk Likely to
Cause Insanity,

A recent writer on woman's occu-
pations account for the permanence
of the clearinghouse as a social in
%stitution by a reference to this power
full impulse to the human breast: I'm
a clearinghouse says she, you can
obtain a mustard plaster and a cup of
palatable Cruel and a warm iron for
taking a spot out of a velvet gown.
All these things are dear to a board
err" They create "a home feeling which
the hungry heart of the hotel dweller
misses" This is true, but it is not
whole truth, and it is unfair to the
boarder, says the New York CONNER
cial Advertiser. Deservedly priced as
are the mustard plaster and the warm
iron, they are not only, or even the
main, things that give the boarder that
home-like glow. 1t is the conversation
of the clearinghouse table that holds
him and thrills him and keeps his feel
ings young and home-like. One should
not overlook the spiritual side. Never
a meal without its cheerful greeting
and kindly weather talk. Not even if
he would could he be left out of those
genial discussions beginning with:
See by the paper we're going to have
snow" No one ever feels neglected in
a clearinghouse. No one ever has
any hungry-hearted hotel lonesome
ness about him there. II he detects
any GOODNESS in the social atmosphere
let him remove at once to one of those
establishments whose l%andladies ad-
vertise that they int the guests are all
one family. In these the home feel
ings at times fairly run riot in the
veins. They are no mere product of
mustard p~lasters and fl%atirons, but the
result of a great, warm. miscellaneous
intimacy on the part of the people who
might otherwise have lodged one an
other had they ever met at all. 1t is
an intimacy ordained by chance, but
it is as thick as that of twins and as
voluble and unacceptable as the inter
course of a crate of chickens on their
way to market. The social ties that
lash souls together at a clearinghouse
table draw more powerfully than any
mustard plaster and leave more lasting
effects. Sometimes for good, but some
times for evil, it must be said. They
say a delicate brain is apt to break
down after ten years or so of boarding
just from the dripping on it of contin-
ued table talk. Like every other good
thing, 1t can be o%verdone.
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The noise stopped and I suggested
that George turn in while | kept
watch. George went to sleep and | sat
on a log near the fire and watched III 2
moon slowly sinking. the sparks from
the fire drifting away in q light breeze,
and heard the purr and trickle or a
little brook a few rods in front of the
camp, and the rustic of the leaves on
the trees that came close up behind
our shack for we were on the very
edge OF the clearing. 1t had been more
than two hours since the beast had
stopped his noice. and | was getting
drowsy and about ready to turn in
myself, when close behind us, so near
and sharp that It fairly made my hair
hristle. came that raspIng screech
woods, and. in a dilemma, they sat
down to think it over.
lin afraid we are lost" said Ma
ME, rubbing her eyes.
Il don't know" said Roland bravely,
but if you don't feel too tired, Ma
ME, | guess we'd better walk a little
further on. 1t isn't much further"
Meanwhile all was excitement in
the village.
When Mamie and Roland did not ap-
pear at school the teacher sent home
for them, and when it was found that
they were gone search parties we're
sent out for them. Inquiry was made
at the home of all their relatives. and
then, not finding them. the parties
searched further. They scarcely
thought that the children could have
been venturesOme enough to go to the
woods, but there was really no telling
what they would do.
Finally the searching party found a
mitten dropped by Roland at the
fence which led into the woods, and
with this clew they started on their
search in the cold, wet forest.
1t was 6 o'clock when Roland's ia
Their found his muffler, filled with VIC
lets. and this cheered them on. At
8 they came across the children,
nestled snugly against the roots of a
big tree. both fast asleep.
The next day Roland went back to
school a changed boy. He realized
how mucn trouble he had made his
father and all his friends and deter
mined to do better. Mamie took her
share Of the blame, too, and for a
while at least no one would have rec
ogGized the studious boy who stood at
the head of his class as the careless
Roland of a short time before.-Co-
lumbus Dispatch.
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PROFIT.

Topeka, Kan, May 10.-Rev. Charlie:
NJ. Sheldon received $4,000 from the
profits Of the Christian Daily Capital
Of which $1,000 was given to the In
dian famine sufferers, the balance be-
ing distributed as follows: City De-
tention hospital, $1,000; for c%ontagiou:
disease ward, Christ's hospital. $1,000;
Washburn college, 5000; Topeka Y. NJ
C. A., $500; for public drinking foun.
tains, $500; Kindergarten association
800: Y. w. C. A, $50; w. C. T. u.
800; Ingleside home, 500; State
Temperance union. 500; Anti-Cigar,
cite league, $50.
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Biliousness Is a condition character
lied by a disturbance Of the digestive
organs. The stomach Is debilitated,
the liver torpid. the bowels constipat-
ed. There is a loathing Of food. pains
in the bowels, dizziness, coated tongue
and vomiting, first Of the u%ndigested
or partly digested food and then of
bile. Chamberlain Stomach and Liv-
er Tablets allay the disturbances of the
stomach and create a healthy appetite.
They also tone up the liver to a heal
thy action and regulate the bowels.
Try them and you are certain to be
much pleased with the result. For sale
by F. H. Eggleston.
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MINING LAWS.

The Republican has Just completed
the publication Of the mining laws OF
Wyoming and Of the United States, to-
gether with the regulations of the gen.
eral land ONCE, and offers the pamphlet
for sale at 40 cents per copy. postpaid
to any address. The pamphlet con-
sists of 81 pages and q cover. including
index, and ia a very complete and use
full guide to those interested in mining.
There has been for some time an urg-
emit need for a work Of this character,
but this Is first attempt made to supply
the demand.
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TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE.

a powder To be- shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
sInnrting feet urtight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. II cools the feet and makes walking
easy. Cures swollen aud sweating feet. blis-
tiers and callous spots. Relieves corns and
huniOn- Of all pain and gives rest and COM
fort Try 1t today. Sold by all druggists anc
shoe stores Tor 25CCuts Trial package FREE.
Address. AlIen 5. OLmsled. LeROY. y. Y.
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WHAT IS SHILOH!

A grand old remedy for Coughs.
Colds and Consumption: used through
the world foi half a century. has cured
innumerable cases Of incipient con-
sumption and relieved many In advan-
ced stages II you r not sat.shed
with the results We will refund your
money. Price 25cts; 80 cts. and 31.00
Eggleston, the druggist
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Philadelphia Press: NO" said the
up-to-date king. II mean to do away
with some Of this flummery."
But, your majesty" protested the
arbiter elegantiarum, you must have
pages to hold your train. Tell me, is
that not more digniied than to have
the royal train sweeping along the
floor?'
well I can draw my own conclu-
sion."
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J.. Q. Hood, Justice of the peace.
Crosby, Miss, makes the following
statement: 81 can certify that One
Minute Cough Cure will do all that is
claimed for it. My wife could not get
her breath and the first dose Of it re
lieved her. 1t has also benefited my
whole family" 1t acts Immediately
and cures coughs, colds, Group, grippe,
bronchitis, asthma and all throat and
lung troubles.-A. H. Cordiner, Drug
gist,
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81 had stomach trouble twenty years
and gave up hope Of being cured till I
began to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t
has done me SO much good 1 call it
the savior OF my life," writes w. R.
Wilkinson, Albany, Tenn. 1t digests
what you eat.-A. H. Cordiner. Drug
~.
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SICK HEADACHES

The curse OF overworked womankind,
are quickly and surely cured by Karl's
Glover Root Tea. the great blood puri-
fer and tissue builder. Money refund
ed II not satisfactory. Price 25 cts.
and 80 cents. Frank H. Eggleston.
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TOU-TRY II,

II Shiloh's Cough and Consumption
Cure, which ID sold for the small price
Of Is cts. so eta, and S1.o0. does not
cure take the bottle back and We will
refund your money. Sold for ovsr A.
y years on this guarantee. Price =
cts. Frank H: Bgglsston.
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Brooklyn Life: What do they
mean by q Hypothetical question:"
Why, It's one Of these questions
they ask you when you're trying to
keep Oh . jury"
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after suffering from piles for If
teen years I was cured by using two
boxes Of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,'
writes w. J. Baxter, North Brook. N.
C. 1t heals everything. Beware OF
counterfeits. A. H. Cordiner, Drug
gist.
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Chicago News: Jonas Junius en-
ploys two lawyers constantly"
why two?" &
"He gets bustness advice from one
and then he consults the other about
how much he ought to pay Of the first
ones bills"
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Almost any form OF legal blank may
be had at The Republican once.
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Old papers 25c per hundred at The
Republican ondoe.
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tulS anu even
parents. This
extreme logic
pllcation of
doctrine of he.
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BLACK HILLS LODGE NO. Sc, b. OF
l. F. Meets every Friday at 2 p. N. In
G.. A. r. hall. ]. Z. Johnson. Master.
B. ]. Harnish. Secretary.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION NO.
103. b. o. L. E. Meets first and third
SatW lay evenings at 1880 In G. A r
hall.
James King. Jr., Chief Engineer.
Farley Mathison, First Assistant.
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R w. BAXTER. JR-, LODGE NO.
81, B. of R. R T. Meets nrst wednss-
day afternoon and third Wednesday
evening In G. A. R hall
Gua Stroup. Master.
III M Rnrna 2ncrsAanx
Douglas Island news., 1900-07-04
A SAD MISTAKE.

James McQuillan, who was injured by blast in the Mexican mine on June 2Oth, died at St. Ann's Hospital in this city, at 7:15 p. m., the 18th ut. He was buried at Juneau on Saturday, June 3Oth. He was native of California aged 28 years.
 A coroner's inquest was held last Fri day afternoon. The testimony of de- ceased's associates and fellow workmen at the time of the accident was heard The jury decided that the accident that caused McQuillan's death was due to a mistake or misunderstanding among the men with whom he was working. After the time had arrived to fire the holes, repeated calls failed to locate McQuillan and his partner and it was supposed that they had gone out by the 220-foot level.
Douglas Island news., 1900-07-04

The Fourth of July celebration will no doubt be an enjoyable affair to all, but doubly so to those who call at Dr. Harrison's and have all the dirt and discoloration removed from their teeth, thus obviating all embarrassment in regard to displaying them, while crack ing their face with regulation Fourth of July grin. Office open day and night.
Douglas Island news., 1900-07-04

MT. and Mrs. Frank James are nov ing this week to Tacoma, Wash, where they will make their future home. MT. James has business in Dawson that re. quires his attention and Mrs. James has selected Tacoma as the most pleasant point on the Sound. Douglas is sorry to lose this excellent family, who have been so prominently connected with the growth of the town. They take with them the best wishes of all for their future health and success and we hope that they may again cast their lot with us. Mir. James still has consider able property in this city and is inter- ested in the future prosperity of the town.
Douglas Island news., 1900-07-04
TO THE DEAF-.A rich lady, cure,

TO THE DEAF-.A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and Noises in the Head by D. Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums gave &1OOO to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to Department A. The Institute, 780, Eight Avenue, New York, us. A.
Douglas Island news., 1900-07-04
ENTERTAINMENT.

The entertainment for Saturday eve- ming, given by Miss Jordan, assisted by her musical friends, promises to be a treat for all. Miss Jordan is leaving soon after the 7th, and she takes this opportunity of expressing her kindly feelings towards the people of Douglas Island. The following excellent pro- gram will begin at 8:3O prompt. Instrum antal Solo. lo.................
 Miss A. Lynch Solo. -. The Child They Turned Away
 Miss c. Snow The New Baby la) Charco Man (b)
 Miss Jordan. Solo .....,......,'... WaIIlnS
 Mrs, Hoyt Instrumental Duet. t................ Miss King and Miss Shotter. or Miss Raincrow Southern Sketch
 Miss Jordan. Solo. lo................ Hush! Hush! Hush
 Miss M Powell.
 INTERNISSION. DueC ...................... ..........,... Mrs. Gould and Mrs. Ross. St. Patrick's Martyrs. .............
 Miss Jordan. Solo. .. He's Sleeping in Lonely
 Southern Grave
 Miss c. Snow. How the La Rue Stakes were Lost,
 Miss Jordan. Solo. How Delightful
 Mrs. Gould. Farmer Stebbins at Foot Ball
 Miss Jordan. Vocal Duet .......................
 Misses Larsen Admission, adults, 50 cents; children, 25 cents.
 Tickets for sale at c. A. Lindstrom's and Hubbard's News Stand.
Douglas Island news., 1900-07-04
DON,T IISE GLASSES

Unless you need them, and when you do need them, be sure they fit you. Don't guess at it. O. l.. Sharick. the optician, will give you thorough ex- animation free of charge, and if you don't need glasses will tell you so.
 o. l.. Sharick, Jeweler and Optician Front street
Douglas Island news., 1900-07-04
Ladies Waists


 Ladies Waists
 Ladies Waists cheap
 Ladies Waists cheap at Blum X Co.'s Juneau.
 Grab before they are gone.
 Today is the glorious Fourth. Entertainment Saturday evening. Douglas now has six saloons instead of nine.
 G. A. Norris is a new subscriber to the News.
 Mr. .O.L. sharick is suffering from a severe cold.
 Mir. Goldstein, of Juneau, was in Douglas Sunday.
 Jack Rane was under the weather the first of the week
 Mir. Neh Guttridge called at the News office last Monday.
 Silks, Silk Waists, Silk Skirts, at Behrends, Juneau.
 Have you seen the New Goods at Behrends', Juneau.
 Attorney John R. Vim went to skag- way on the Cottage City.
 FOR SALE, a good second organ at Feusi's. Front street.
 The excursion party on the Flosie re- turned the first of the week.
 Jack Kirwin, of Oakland, Cal, is wis ting bis brother at Treadwell.
 Mrs. A. Murray goes south on Che Cottage City for short visit. Gloves of every kind nicely cleaned at the Alaska Laundry, Juneau. Jack Bartels says he is going to take to the hills again, after the Fourth. Ed. Andrews is helping in Lind strom's store during the busy season. Mr.L. s. Keeton is in the employ of the Alaska Meat company at Juneau. Today the democratic National con- vention is assembled in Kansas City, Mo.
 H.C. Jones severely sprained his left shoulder last week, lifting on heavy safe.
 John Gufin and family moved into the Frank James residence last Mon day.
 Miss Nellie Sweeney, of Juneau, is now assisting in the Hunter restau- rant.
 Judge John F. Malony, of Juneau, was in the city last Friday on legal bus mess.
 Mir. Geo. Burford and Miss Clark, of Juneau, visited this metropolis last Sunday.
 Mrs. Chas. E. Van Hueber, of Killis. moo, called at the News office one day last week.
 E. Beihl is putting a new front in his store on Third street. "Red" Gregory has the job.
 Mir. Jack Hardesty, of the Ready Bul, lion, left last week for his home in Lex, ington, Ky.
 Jimmy Cottreu was day man at Mi Ian's Place while Dennis was courting at Skagway.
 Don't forget Miss Jordan's entertain, ment at Ohman's Hall, Saturday even ing, July 7th.
 Mir. c. H. Shepard, brother of our energetic wharfnger, has been out in the hills prospecting and returned with some quartz that assays S115 in gold.