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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
NEARLYCUT OFFACONVOY
Rumble Faces the Strongest Boer Posi-
ton at Thaba N'Chu.
MUCH HEAVY FIRING, LITTLE DAMAGE
Dispatches Say Nothing as 10 When the British
viii Gust The Beers From Thaba
N'Chu. Hamilton Has an
Artillery Duel

London May I'D A. M.)-Fighting,
heavier than any since Ladysmith, seems
to be imminent near Thaba N'Chu. The
dispatches of Lord Roberts dated Mon
day and Tuesday show that the Boer rear
guard, stubbornly resisting his advance,
forced the British on Saturday and Sum
day to act chiefly on the defensive.
General French, who is directing the
operations, has at least fifteen thousand
men. Some estimates give him thirty
thousand. The Beers are estimated to
be at least six thousand strong and posi-
bly, ten thousand.
According to a dispatch from Pretoria
dated April 2Sth, they were expecting to
give battle and have numerous artillery.
So long as the Beers engage the atten-
tion Of half of Lord Roberts force at
Thaba N'Chu his advance toward Pretoria
Will be delayed. No one here, however.
considers that General Botha will be able
to stand longer than a few days, The
feeling is that he must be beaten off by
the masses of Lord Roberts. The Beers
attacked the British outposts at Boshof,
the headquarters of Lord Methuen on
April 2Sth but without result. The Brit
sh guns at Warrenton shelled the Beers
out of their half constructed trenches
Sunday.
native runner got through from
Mafeking to Ootsi, sixty-one miles north
on April end, with dispatches for nearly
all the London dailies. That to the Morn
ing Post says:
1--WE can stick it out for two months
or more Nobody minds
Colonel Plumer, who appears to have
been reinforced lately by more
Rhodesians seems to be advancing again.
British accommodating party fell into
the hands of the Beers near Windsorton.
The German steamer Koenig, on April
22nd. landed a quantity of war materials
for the Beers at Beira and embarked a
quantity of Transvaal wool.
Lord Landsdowne. replying in the House
of Lords yesterday to a question regard
ing warm clothing for the troops, read
this from Lord Roberts,.
There is no necessity to appeal for
warm clothing. Some corps have re-
ceived more than they require, and all
will be amply provided for as soon as the
numerous cases of clothing and comforts
of various descriptions can be brought
here from the base"
According to a dispatch from Lourengo
Harques there are LEGO British residents
yet remaining in the Transvaal, but they
are to be expelled Immediately.
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BOERs BLOW UP THE RAILWAY.
Mafeking Thinks it Can Hold Out Another
Month.
(By the Associated Press

(By the Associated PreSS.)
London, May 1.-(4:25 p MA dis
patch from Mafeking, dated April goth,
says:
FThe Beers have been busy for several
days blowing up the railway southwards.
There was little firing during the .ast
week
1.-The town will respond cheerfuily TO
Lord Roberts's request to hold out for
another month.
Fever IS rife, but otherwise tae health
of the garrison is good and all are we'll
THE FIGHTING DESULTORY.
London, May 1.-THE Bloemfontein
correspondent of the Times, telegraphing
Monday, says:
''The fighting at Thaba N'Chu is of a
desultory nature. The whole front is
now to be swept by mounted troops, prep
aratory to a definite forward movement,
fir which the forces may now be termed
organized
BOERS GOING TO WINBURG.
Bloemfontein, Monday April 30.-Most
of the Beers retreating from Wepener and
Dewetsdorp are going to Winburg as the
large British force at Thaba N'Chu rem
ders a retreat to Brandfort risky. Reports
are current that Brandfort may be aban-
doned without a fight.
general order has been published
awarding the Victoria Cross to an officer,
a non commissioned officer and gunner
of 90 battery of the Royal Horse Artil-
lery for gallantry displayed during the
recent fighting at Sannas Post.
ARRIVES WITH BOER PRISONERS.
Jamestown, st. Helena, May 1.-The
British transport Bavarian arrived today
from Cape Town with ,099 Boer prisoners
all we'll.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
In order to show us the stars God
had to give us night.
WHY IS IT..

For nearly nine years. the Kelley In
sttute at Greensboro, n. c.. has been
sending out living evidence; of it's more
than good work in the shape Of men who
were a curse to themselves and to the
community in which they lived. on ac-
count of the liquor addiction, who have
been after a few short weeks course Of
treatment sent home perfectly cured:
yet our people seem so slow to help the
cause along and assist poor unfortunate
brother. A few dollars given to help a
man take the treatment will give more
unalloyed pleasure than money invested
in any other way.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
A WONDERFUL DISCOVERY.

In almost every nelghborhood there is
some one whose life has been saved by
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, or who has been cured
of chronic diarrhoea by the use OF that
medicine. Such persons make a point of
telling of it whenever opportunity offers,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02

see us in very shabby looking carr
riage.
hoping that it may be the means of saw
ing other lives. For sale everywhere.
Bobbitt- Wynne Drug Co. and H. T. Hicks,
Druggists. Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02

wage increase They include carpenters
timers, painters and plasterers.
THESE ASK ONLY FIFTEEN.
Akron. Ohio May six hundred Doller
men and moulders at the stirring baller
Works at Barberton, struck for 10 per
cent wage increase today
TWO QUESTIONS lNNoLV Ell.
Duluth, Mich. May MANY orahcheS
Of the organized labor struck To-Day lof
higher wages and shorter hours
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02

DR.. BULLS COUGH SYRUP CURES
overnight the most stubborn cold as we'll
as all it's MISUNDERSTANDING in the
throat, husky voice and violent coughing
1t is the most wonderful medicine, science
has produced.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02

KILLER as an internal remedy,
has no equal. In cases of summer COM
plants, diarrhoea, dysentery, it cures
quickly. Used as a liniment it's action is
like magic, when applied to bad sores,
burns, scalds, and sprains. For the sick
headache and toothache, don't fail to try
it, In short, it is a Pain Killer. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one Pain-K Killer,
Perry Davis Price 25c and soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02

H. Clark, Chauncey, Ca, says De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured him of
piles that had afflicted him for twenty
years. 1t is also a speedy cure for skin
diseases. Beware of dangerous counter
feits. Bobbitt-Wynne Drug Co., w. III.
King. Adams & Moye, VIM. Simpson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
Death of a Great Painter.

Bonn, May 1.-Munkcasy, the cele-
brated painter died in an asylum here
today. He will be buried at Buda
Pest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02

Murder will out Impurities in the
blood will also be sure to show them
selves unless expelled by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
For Bladder Troubles
Use Z STUART'S GIN
and BUCHU,

1t would puzzle an onion to under
stand what there is about a rose that
people like
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02
HOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, Bill
iousness, Indigestion, headache.
Easy 60 take, easy to operate. 49,

Many a man whose prayers We're
long Will be kept out Of heaven be-
cause his yardstick was too short.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-05-02

Gods work never waits on the man
who is not ready.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02
THE ADVANCE IS ON
Allied Troops Begin the March to
the Chinese Capital.
THREE IN THE MOVE.
Americans, lIrlii.h and japanese Troops
Vie With Each Other In This
Undertaking thafee In-
structed 10 Go 10 pekin.

london. Aug. 1.-The allies began to
advance from Tien Tsin this morn.
ing, according 10 a bulletin from Shang
hal. II assumed the Americans, Brit.
ish and japanese are taking part In this
forward movement. whether other na.
tionaliiies arr ~ not. The advance hase
probably will be established 20 ar 30
miles nearer Pekin aud supplies will be-
assembled preparatory for a direct stroke
NJ the capital OF the G0.0OO allies de.
baFkea ~ Pc Chi Ii ports English mill.
tary observers consider 5000 are avnil.
able Tor the advance beyond Tien Tsin.
The Chinese forces. according To the
vague gatherings Of the allies intelli.
Fence officers mp 10 July -, were dis,
posed in a great arch 80 miles long and
distant 10 or - miles The numbers
aud exact location Of the several diyis.
ions are utterly unknown.
Pei Ho river Is blockaded by sunken
stone laden junks for 20 miles beyond
Tien Tsin and farther up. according b
Chinese spies Of the allies. great dam
has been constructed for the purpose Of
flooding the lowlands lying in the ez.
panse country. The first engagement
Of the relief expedition probably will BE-
at Pei Tang. where the viceroy Of Yulu
will personally command.
Some information was brought tc
Tien Tsin ON July 25. by Chinese mis-.
sionary student. who was sent 10 the
British legation Ai PelSin. lie was un'
able 10 deliver the message intrusted tc
him aud left Pekn July ls lie saw a
few troops between Pskin and Yang
Tsun. No works had been constructed
Food in Pekin was scarce and the city
will h. quite unable tn endure the siege
Shanghai telegrams of this date say
the foreign consul. met Monday and de
cided TO invite Admiral Seymour to TAX,
Command of the Shanghai defenses.
United States Consul General Good
now and French Consul General VI Il,
Bezaurc. ON behalf of the consuls visited
Admiral Seymour nnd he promised q
draw up plans and submit them 20 th'
council of officers The Shanghai mu
nicipal council objected to thv oonsula
Action
British Second infantry brigade ha
been ordered to dehark at Hong Kong q
form flying column 20 serve anywhrr
In China.
Two more transports with indiai
trOops nn board are due % arrive here.
Custom officers at Canton have -eize'
n Chinese junk which had 2OO0 ritie
and much ammunition on board.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02
POWERS TESTIMONY.
lie Admits Governor Taylor Was with
Him In Organizing Mountain Men.

- ffF"'fN" A"fh'A - 49,
Him In Organizing Mountain Men.
Georgetown, Ky. Aug. i.-Defen.
dant Caleb Powers resumed the stand at
o 0o'clock this morning this being hii
third day In the witness box. He wss
subjected 10 rigid crosseKamination re.
gnrding organization Of the mountain.
eer army. He said Governor Taylor and
himself were primary spirits in gettinl
It mp. Military companies were brought
along he said because Of having some
discipline 20 be controlled and moreover
they were already armed. The witnes,
said he had urged Governor Taylor
while the contest board was sitting tc
call ont the militia companies and send
the bulk Of other mountain people home
and had secured a partial promise Of the
governor 20 do IT, This was done In
order that they might hold possession Of
the state Offices till the supreme court Of
the United States passed ON the merits
Of the case.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02

ambassador 10 Italy has been offered,
has accepted and his commission ha,
been issued He succeeds Ambassador
Draper. who resigned.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02

that Il viii BE- NO use starting unless
they can push through. They say that
the great plains on the way 10 Pekir
have been artihcially flooded by the box
ers. that the roads are impossible fol
transportation and that they must wal
for riyer transportation. a large amount
Of which is necessary for the wounded
who cannot be left behind ON account OF
the barbarous character Of the enemy
Two views ars held here about the re
cent news Of Vieeroy Yuan shih KA
respecting the safety Of the ministers in
Prkin.
The first il this: The fact that Yuan
said; my emperor has issued decree
that the ministers are safe," indicates
that the Chinese government is reestab-
lished in Pekin aud that Kwang Hsu Il.
again in power. This means the rapid
extinction Of the war party. Then the
ministers now held there viii buy q
cheap peace from the powers.
The second view is that II the minis
ters are safe under the protection Of the
Chinese government the first act Of the
latter would b. 10 forward the ministers
messages instead Of vicarious informa.
ton about their safety.
Recent code dispatches, which come
undated. contradic, the Chinese reports
regarding the protection given. These
messages are merely a means 20 hood.
wink the foreigners into inaction
while Pekin is being evacuated and all
the treasure removed
A curious question is how Yuan Shih
Kai, rebel, who has refused 10 obey
the order TO take his troops TO Pekin,
can have constant communication with
the capital
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02
JEALOUSY TOO GREAT.
The Foreign Forces At TIsn T.in Seed
Leader of Ansir..

Afhhff ~ hNaANs
New York, Aug despite the peril.
ous situation in Pekn no active move /,
being made by the military forces here
and this causes strong feeling amonf
the citizens. says Herald dispatch from
Tien Tsin:
The foreign forces are occupied with
international jealousics. They lack on,
head TO take the direction Of affairs
The officers are giving garden parties
while 10 miles away their countrymer
are in danger Of massacre. They exng
gerate the difficulties Of the advance 3,
Pehn instead Of actively overcoming
them
A rapid advance after the taking Of
Tien Tdn would have found the Chimes
demoralized and ready 10 surrender
Pekin could then have been easily re
lieved. Time has now been afforde,
them for recuperation.
More than 10000 men are doing moth
ing In Tien Tsin. The officers say tina
10. 900 troops ARE necessary In order 4
bold the little line Of communication an,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02
Weaver Arrested.

Georgetown, ky.. Aug. i.-G. +.
Weaver. the witness who claimed 10 hal
from Colorado and who asserted he
saw gun barrel pointing from the
Office Of secretary of state at the time Of
the Goebel assassination, has been ar
rested on a warrant charging him with
perjury. The warrant was sworn out
by the prosecuting attorneys fOi
the defense in the Powers case who say
they have found out Weaver was not
only not in Frankfort the day Of the as
sassina,ion. but never was there till last
Saturday night.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02

San Antonia, Aug i.-During The
last "a hours there has been series OF
casualties in this city.
Manuel Robeline blew out his brains
with pistol.
Mrs. Steve Czernick took strychin,
with suicidal intent
Evans jackson, negro, was crushed
by falling derrick and will die.
James Manuel, n negro, was killed by
cars In the Sunset yard
Jim BeokhAm was severely stabbed
under the eye In fight.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02
WILL NOT BE LEFT.
Japanese and british DO Not rrop"s. ts
lie nshind In Advancement.

Tien Tin. July 20, via Shanghai,
Aug. THE American commander ha.
received orders from Washington not %
delay the advance on Pekin He alsc
was informed that heavy reinforcement,
were en- route.
Great activity is noticeable at the
Japanese headquarters. Present prep
Arations are being hurried II Is ex
tremely unlikely that either the japan
ese or British intend 20 b. left behind
the Americans, though British prepara
tons are far from completeness. Tn,
Japanese organization ON the other hant
excitcs the admiration of all
The total strength of these allies her,
is 1900 Reiniorcoments are arriving
daily.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02
cured. The verdict is awaited with .
great deal of interest.
R.publIeaa Es.euiiv. COMMITTEES.

san Antonio. Aus. The state Re
publican executive committee meetine
was called to order in this city at noon
By Chairman Green. The Republicans
will probably hold their state conven.
ton at Fort Worth Chairman Green
SAYS is has been virtually promised tc
that city.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02
Humphris. LypehlnE Cases.

Palestine. Tex, Aug Mrs. Jane,
Humphries was the first witness placed
OF the stand in the case Of Brooks foi
participating In the lynching Of the
Humphrics IN Henderson county. HeT
evidence was substantially the same a.
Ia the Cain and stephens cases.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02
jury Hold. Jester. Pate.

New London, No. Aug. THE case
Of Alexander Jester. who for the past
few weeks has been on trial for the al.
legged murder Of Gilbert w. Gates, was
given TO the jury At o'clock today, %
years after the supposed murder oc
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02
Population Of Cincinnati.

Washington. Ang. L. The census
Office has made public the population OF
the city Of Cincinnati. o. IL Is 1925. .9O2,
an increase over the last census Of
2s,994.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-02

Washington, Aug Former Gov.
ernor Of Massachusetts. Roger Wolcott,
10 whom the position Of United States
The daily sentinel., 1900-09-20
Hs09fal Tsrt~se.

Fer many years was . teacher in
A6hantsean. and during my stay in
tAak country was often an unwilling
witness OF some horrible exhibitions
Of torture. Here u one they use in the
case Of women to extract testimony.
II oonststs in prying OF tho finger
nais by means Of . snail chdsel or
oradswl. which u showed in slowly but
firmly from the finger Up downward
Under the quick Of the nail. which IL
then lHtsd up and out. This Il an
ether that I once saw used In the case
Of small child, who would not own
Up to some DstU theft: Sticks were
tAssst between rs angsrs and then
saussxsd toSsthSr. 90 tAAk the sticks
sEusAsA into the bones. 10 much for
women and children. Nere u . meth
ID of elioiting information from An un-
willing man: Tho culpsit IL stripped
- the waist. ard tAsn bstlinx oil IL
aicksd ON his bsck. This seldom fsals
- md any NAM tongsA The above
srs the chise forms Of 'fahana," or tor
tsre. for the purpose Of sltoiting in
formation. but I must be stated that
such innictions as nippdns Of noses.
tearing out tsosues or splitting eye
balls do not seSne under the head Of
''fahana," tAey being punishmens
rather than tsAarss.-kondsn Stand
~
The daily sentinel., 1900-09-20
New Trans-C Continental Railroad

The people of Cslorsdo can no longer re-
gard the Burlington Route a. an eastern
railroad, frst, last, and all the time.
By the completion of a cutoff from Brush
Colo, to Alliance, Neb,, a distance of 15O
miles, the Burlington enters the field as
strong compstitor not only for business
from Colorado to the Black Hills; but also
to Montana and the Puget Sound country.
The new line was opened Sunday, Sept. 16.
1t Is laid with s6 ID. steel rails; the ties are
chemically preserved; the grade is 18 feet
wide. and from tho opening day trains will
run over it at high speed. At present, snly
one passenger train day will be operated
in each direction. This train will leave
Denver at 11:3O p. M, reaching Alliance.
Neb., the next morning in time to connect
with the Overland Express for Portland and
intermediate points, running over the Bur-
lington and Northern Pacific railroads.
The Burlington Route has substantial
advantage in point Of mileage over COM
peting railroads from Colorado to points az
far west as Spokane, Wash. To Seattle and
Tacoma, it will offer better service than any
other railroad or combination of railroads.
If you are contemplating a trip to the
Northwest-Helens. Butte, Anac onda, Spo-
kane, Seattle, or Tacoma-see to it that
your ticket reads via the Burlington Route
from Denver to Billings, thence over the
Northern Pacific. G. w. vallery,
Gen. Agent, Burlington Route, Denver,
The daily sentinel., 1900-09-20

If a man would steal a shovel or
toothpick, the bond would have
been hardly less than $500, binding
him over to the district court. But
in the case where young girl was
raped by lecherous individuals
twice and three times her age, the
bond was fixed at the paltry sum
Of $500. A charge Of kidnapping
could also have been lodged
against the individuals, and it
seems that the bond was entirely
too small considering the crime,
which is placed in the statute
books at little less than murder.
The penalty fixed for such crimes
is a great one and this should have
been considered in fixing the bond.
Several people have attempted to
laugh away the seriousness of the
case, which they will find when it
reaches the district court is very
serious indeed.
The daily sentinel., 1900-09-20

| Notice is hereby given that ut the Gen
eral Election to be held on The sixth day
| submitted to the qualified electors of the
state of Colorado the question Of amend
ing tbs constitution of said State.
The authority for submitting such ques-
| tion IL found In senate Bill No. L, which
Is, in words and figures, VIE;
AN ACT
TO SUBMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTIONS OF
THE STATE OF COLORADO AN AMENDMENT
TO SECTION TWO (2) OF ARTICLE NINETEEN
(XIX) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE
STATE OF COLORADO.
Be ii enacted by The General assembly
ofkhe State Of Coiorddo:
SECTION l. That there shall be submitted
to the qualified electors of the State of Colo
| RADIO, at the next general election for men,
bers of the General Assembly, for their
approval or rejection. the following amend
/ ments to the constitution of the State of
Colorado, which, when ratlfled by majority
OF those voting thereon, snail be valid as Il
part of the constitution. namely: Section
of article XIX of the constitution of the
State of Colorado shall be so amended as to
read as follows:
SEQ. 2. Any amendment or amendments
to this constitution may be proposed in
either house of the General Assembly, and
if the same shall be voted for by two. thirds
of all the members elected to each house,
such proposed amendment or amendments,
together with the ayes and noes of each
house thereon, shall be entered in full on
their respective journals; the proposed
amendment or amendments shall be pub
lished with the laws of that session of the
General Assembly, and the Secretary of
State shall also cause the said amendment
or amendments to be published in full in
not more than one newspaper of general
circulation in each county, for four success
sive weeks previous 70 the next general
election for members 70 the General As
sem bly,; and at said elecSion the said amend
ment or amendments snail be submitted to
the qualified electors of the state for their
proved by majority of those voting thereon
shall become part of this constitution.
Provided, That if more than one amend
ment be submitted at any general election,
each of said amendments shall be voted
upon separately, and votes thereon cast
shall be separately counted the same az
though but one amendment was submitted.
power to propose amendments to more than
six articles of this constitution at the same
session. .--.
SRo. 2. Each Alector voting at said election
and desirous of voting for or against said
amendment, shall deposit in the ballot box
his ticket whereon shall be printed the
words ''For the Amendment" and Against
the Amendment" and shall indicate his
choice by placing a cross opposite one or
the other Of the said groups OF words.
SKC. 3. The votes cast for the adoption
or rejection of said amendment shall be
canvassed and the result determined by the
laws of the State for the canvass for repre-
sentatives in Congress.
Approved February 18th, A. d. 1899.
set my hand and anixed the great seal of
tho state of Colorado. at the City of Dem
ver. this 3Oth day of July. A. ID. 1900.
(sesD ELMER r. BECKWITH,
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