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and the necessity Of the Siege OF Pre-
tOria.
Thousands Of natives are reported 20
be employed at the Transyaal capital
in the construction Of defensive works
concerning which such secrecy is main
tained that no one is allowed 10 walk
or drive on the outskirts Of the town.
General Dewet nov commands al the
cOmmandos at the Modcer river.
The president started yesterday even
ing for BlOemfOntein 10 visit the laager
OF the Free State.
IL is understood that President Kru-
gers visit 90 Bloemfontein was % try TO
arrange a compromise OF the differences
between the Transvaalers and the Free
Staters.
Gatacre reports that ne intends oc-
cupying Burghersdorp today.
The repairs 10 the railways towards
Stcrmberg and Strinsburg are being
pushed forward.
Clements has now occupied Norval's
POnt, on The south bank Of the Orange
March Sth, and the ehemy are holding
the north bank OF the river. but not.
10 Is believed, in any great strength
Burghersdorp Occupied.
LONDON, March S.-A special from
Molten0 says that the British occrpied
BurghersdOrp unopposed last night.
A surprife.
OSFONTEIN, March 7.-Lord Rob
erts' movement today again surprised
the Beers, who fed almost without FIR
ing a shot.
The plan OF battle was as follows:
Gen. COlyille's division exten led along
the north bank. Gen. Tucker had the
center reserve. and the Guards Brigade
had the center advance. Gen. Kelly
Kenny's division was ordered 70 make
huge fianking movement on the
Beers left, following Gen. French. who
was instructed TO move southeast un-
ill opposite the Boer flank and then
swing around the rear.
Every move was admirably executed
and entirely successful. The Boers
were surprised, as was evident from
the state of the deserted camps. Twice
the British cavalry were almost in po-
sition to charge. but they admit that
| they were foiled by the maneuverine
OF the Beers.
| NutH. Adot seen Nchtia ~ AtAN1 Nos
pursuing the enemy vigorously. He
was between them and Bloemfontein
about eleven miles from the right
| wing.
Gen. COlville merely demonstrated
against high mountain occupied by
the Transvaal troops, who are now
| fleeing in consequence OF the fight OF
| the Free S,aters south OF the river.
II is impossible at present 10 give
the Beers numbers. but II is estlmat-
ed they reach 1900. all OF whom are
now in flight.
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Phelps Sinking.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. March 9.-The
condition Of Hon. Z. ]. Phelps. ex-
Minister 10 England. is unchanged,
except that he is slowly sinking.
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General Frenchs brilliant march
from Colesborg to Kimberley. bis re
lief OF that town and mis- subsequent
advances have naturally made him for
the moment the most picturesque and
interesting leader In the British cam
paign In South Africa. Like his COM
mander-ln-chief, he u an Irishman by
birth. He has more than once before
his recent success been compared with
that other dashing lrishman. General
Philip Sheridan, and now more than
ever the comparison comes to mind.
Major General George Arthur French.
&. NJ c.. has been an officer in tho
British army for just forty years. lie
has served Ia the artillery and cavalry
and In various staff positions. One OF
his greatest services before the present
war, and one for which he was decora-
ted, ives when, IN 1874. he had
charge 81 an expedition OF the North
west Mounted Police from the Red
river 10 the Rocky Mountains. lie was
made Colonel for distinguished Ger
vices other than in.the field" His ar
my life has taken him TO Australia and
India as well as Canada, and IN all
these distant quarters OF the globe his
military record has been without flaw.
the first been prominent figure, and
4 has only been regretted that a large
body OF cavalry under his command
had not earlier been organized. In
December and January he conducted
several successful engagements with
the Beers.
>>S>>s>>S>>S>S>>S>>S >SS>>s>>>>>>>>>>>e>S
sons Mex. Perhaps Il was rash, but
that was the only chance OF striking
heavy blow. But I regr 4 nothing
else. would 90 all over again."
Krueg sr at Bloemfontein.
PRETORIA. March ga special dis
patch from Bloemfonteln says that
President Kruger. while addressing a
crowd OF people. said:
Although God is testing our people
my personal opinion Is that the limit
OF the test is nearly reached. II the
people are sustained Ay faith In the
time OF adversely. God will soon again
turn the tide I'm our favor N We
have strong faith In God lie will sure
~ deliver uE. The God OF deliverance
Of the Olden time Is the same God
now"
The speech OF the venerable Presi-
dent brought tears 10 the eyes of men
and women alike. The Free STATE
Volkslied (national anthem) was then
sung. The visit Of President Kruger
has checred the dependents
President Kruger more recently has
been visiting the cOmmand0s south Of
BlOemfontein.
Fighting is proceeding az Mafeking.
All the outside forts except one have
been taken by the Beers
Much satisfaction is expressed az the
courtesies extended 20 Gen. Cr0nJe by
the British.
PRETORIA. Tuesday. March g.
(Via Lorenzo MARQUEE. 1T Il ofic!ally
stated here that on Sunday last there
was heavy fgh ing az Dordrecht. that
the British wee repulsed with great
loss OF life. and that the Federals cap
tured three caan0n.
Boers Snort Of Supplies.
LONDON. March 9.--Mr. Hallawen.
the correspondent for the Daily News
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Krueger Present.

POPLAR GROVE, Thursday. March
lS.-President Kruger, who at pres
ent Is far In the rear, yesterday tried
to stop the retreating Beers. who re-
fused to stay. The Bloemfontein police
tried 10 stop the retreat OF the Free
Staters, but they declared they were
not willing to fight any longer and
they blamed President Steyn.
The Russian and Dutch military at
taches arrived at the British camp yes
lterday.
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ENGINEERS.

CATION. NELL & CO. LTD.-Engi-
neers, Electricians and Boilermak-
era, Honolulu.
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Boer Tactics.


LONDON. March 9.-The following
dispatch from Poplar Grove appears in
the Standard:
"The movement OF the mounted men
was somewhat too rapid for supporting
infantry and as a result the Boer po-
sition was turned before the main
body could strike effectually. The Beers
fell back precipitately and. extending
TO the southeast, they checked the ad-
vance OF the British cavalry with
heavy rife FIRE az 300 yards range. Ac-
cordingly Gen. French moved south
ward and outfanked them again. but
the Beers repeated their tactics
Cut Of From Bloemfontein.
LONDON. March s.-The Beers ap-
pear TO have made no stand whatever,
except that while In retreat they .wicc
repulsed Gen. French's cavalry with
rife fire. As no report has been made
on the capture Of prisoners, the enemy
probably got away with their entire
force.
Gen. French IS still following them
and keeping between them and BlOem-
fOntein.
The evacuation OF the northern dis
tricts OF Cape Colony Is now aeariy
complete. The British are In posses
sion OF the river crossings.
Gen. White Interviewed.
LONDON. March s.-Mr. Winston
Churchill, teiegraphing the substance
OF an interview he has had with Sir
George White. who commanded the
Ladysmith garrison, says:
General White says he might have
held out until April %. but this would
have involved the death Of many OF the
native population by starvation, and
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Boers snort Of supplies.

LONDON. March 9.--Mr. Hallawell.
the correspondent for the Daily News
at Mafeklng. who passed two months
in prison In Pretoria. but escaped last
week. and was recaptursd sixty miles
..-..- - r.
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ANNIs MONTAGUE TURNER.-voCal
Studio. "Mignon," 720 BeretRnik st.
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
MUSIC.

COOKS MUSIC SCHOOL.-Love Bldg,
Fort St; Piano, Voice Culture, Sing
ing and Harmony; especial attention
paid TO touch. muscular control and
musical analysis.
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JAMES T. TAYLOR, NJ. Am. Soc. G. e.
Consulting Hydraulic Engineer (;
t0g Judd Blk, Honolulu.
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WM T. PATY.-Contractor and Build
er. Store and Office fitting; brick,
wood or stone building; shop Palace
Walk; residence Wilder Ave, near
Kewalo.
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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31

FOR SALE-I have few Full-blooded
White Wvandotte ockerel that will sell for
$I.50 to 50 30 Call or address A. G. La
Point, 20 Elm stree Barre. Vt. l61tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31
Repertoire All Next Week.

Kennedy Players headed by John j.
and Miss Nellie Kennedy, supported
by first. class company, will COM
mence a weeks engagement at the
opera house next Monday night in the
great melo.drama, "Twixt Love and
Duty" The high standard that has
always been maintained in their per-
formances insures amusement goers
what to expect and Manager Prescott
r. Loveland this season promises to
eclipse all previous efforts, Offering the
best equipped repertoire company ever
organized, carrying their own special
scenery, a calcium and electric plant,
and number of celebrated speciality
people. This seasons repertoire is en-.
tirely new, selected to suit all tastes.
The prices, 10, 20 and 30 cents, are
still a powerful magnet and will re-
main the same. Ladies tickets Mon
day evening 15c, If bought at advance
before 7 O'Clock. Seats on sale Friday
morning at o'clock at w f. Morse 5
store and at box office from 4 to 8.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Three fine milk cows at
cheap price. Inquire of Cotto & Vedani, 8
Sixth street, North Barre. 163.tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31

Andrew Young is in New York city
for few aays.
L. M. Seaver of Springfield arrived
in the city this morning on the way
to Williamstown.
Mrs. Stevens, who has been house.
keeper for W. r. Durkee, left this
morning for Manchester, N. H., where
she will reside.
John Collins of the city engineering
department. of Cambridge, Mass, is in
the city visiting his sisters, Misses
Emma and Alice.
w. F. Morse received word last
night from Governor Stickney and
Speaker Fletcher Proctor saying that
they will surely be here and occupy
boxes tonight.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
John M. Eastman of West Fairlee will
be interested to learn that they are
the happy parents Of son born this
week.
Remember the TELEGRAM can prove
a larger circulation by more than
$1,000 copies week than any other
paper in Barre. Its rates are little
higher but it gives nearly double the
circulation of any other paper.
Mr.. Williams, of Charlotte, was in
town today.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31

Nine-tenths of all the gain in Yer
mont's population was made right
here in Barre.
Frank McWhorter is showing the
finest line of sweaters for men and
boys he has ever had Prices right.
The Presbyterian Y. 2. A. will
meet this evening at I O'Clock instead
Of at 7.30.
Mrs. Abbie Crossett, of Water bury ,
will address the Spiritualists in G. A..
R. hall, Montpelier Sunday, Nov. 4th
at 2.3o p. m.
Frank Tracey and Frank Ainsworth
of Brookfeld. were in the city yester-
day with large crowd of school chill
dren from that place. They took the
electrics from Montpelier and visited
the legislature.
Josephine Elburna the brilliant
colorature soprano, is to make her
first American tour in company with
Leonora Jackson. Trained abroad
under the best masters, the remarka.
BILE range, power, hexibility and
sweetness of her voice brought her at
once into prominence. She has been
termed by leading critics ga second
Melba." Barre opera house Friday
ov. 2.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31
CITY NEWS.

Mrs. O. F. Gerry went to Stowe this
morning.
w. H. Gale is moving into his new
house today.
Edward Isham, of st. George, is in
the city today.
Senator Varney Of Charlotte was in
the city this morning.
Nelson Ballard was in st. Johns
bury on business yesterday.
Murray A. Love, Of Hinesburgh, is
visiting relatives in the city today.
E. M. Tayntor went to New York
today and Will be absent until next
Tuesday.
States Attorney J. B. Donoway re-
turned to Middlebbry this morning
after a visit in the city.
Alex Mathieson is moving to North
field on to the farm which he recently
purchased of Warren Lawrence.
James Fury was unable to pay his
fine for intoxication and was taken to
the House of Correction this morning
by Deputy Sheriff e. G. French.
Conductors William Hoy and Ste.
phen R. Colby are taking a vacation
and their places are filled by Conduc.
tors Sweeney of the Main line.
Oct. 80, Fred D. Backus of Mont
pelier and Emma l. Davis of this city
were marrird by Rev. Edward j.
Wight at Montpelier.
Alexander Mathieson has sold his
house No. 3 Grant Ave. to Thomas
Brock through the Perry Real Estate
Agency. He has purchased farm
of Warren Lawrence, near the
Berlin town line, and takes possession
Nov. l.
Leonora Jackson had the unusual
honor of playing eight engagements
en- tour with the Boston Symphony
Orchestra last spring, being the first
American violinist to secure such an
engagement with that famous organi-
zation. She won brilliant ovations at
Boston 1.-TWO appearances), New York,
Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Providence and Fall River. Barre
opera house, Friday, Nov. 2.
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TO RENT.

STRAYED-Came into my enclosure In
June, 1900 one red and white yearling heifer |
Owner calling for same must pay for pasturing
and for this adv. John K. Bishop, Washing
ton, vt. 1866 Cd
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31
CITY LOCALS

Mr.. Albertson, manager OF the New
York Granite Co. at New York, ar
rived in the city last night on bust
ness trip.
Joseph Garno Of Graniteville was
arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff
Slayton for intoxication. He was
brought before Justice Fay and plead
guilty. He is held for an unsatisfac-
tory disclosure. >
w. r. Paige seriously injured his
leg yesterday by stone falling on it
while working on the Circle street
sewer.
Chow the American Workman has
been deprived Of his God," is the sub
1ect Of Rev. G. o. Judkins address at
the Methodist church tonight at 7
O'Clock. Working men are especially
invited.
The board of Aldermen decided
last night to extend fremont street
on Maple Grove.
Mrs. Margaret Paynette left this
morning for Moors Junction, New
York.
&C. Brock has sold his chestnut
mare to the American Express Com
pany.
W. Fl. Gale has a Very attractive
show window which consists of a
spiders web model.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton Johnston
went to St. Johnsbury this noon for a
visit.
DIR. J. S. Deziel returned yesterday
from Montreal where he has been for
several days.
At the session of the city court last
night two men appeared for their
first naturalization papers and two for
their second papers.
Joseph Rock and family arrived in
the city this morning and they will
reside here.
Every day from 10 to 20 lots of
TELEGRAM headings are received for
the great Glenwood stove contest.
st. Agnes Chapter Of the Church Of
the Good Shepherd under the leaders
Miss Jessie Smith and Mrs. Dean p.
Town held Halloween social last
evening, twenty-one young people
being present. Games were played
ghost stories told and the serving Of
"Chappit Tatties" in this were hid
den ring, thimble and coin. The
ring fell to Rev. Brian G. Roberts,
the thimble to Miss Elsie Cole and
the coin to Miss HOrtenSe Smith.
Aftel refreshments of ice cream, cake,
and chocolate the party broke up all
feeling that they had spent a delight
full evening.
r. Rossi took his son to New York
today to consult specialist in regard
to an injury which he received some
time ago.
Company f holds meeting and a
drill at 1870 tomorrow evening. This
is the first drill since muster and
every member must be present unless
excused.
G. w. Brooks left this morning for
Boston.
Harry Page, Of Hecker's cigar store
is on the sick list.
Robert Selby left this noon for
Charlestown, South Carolina, where
he will spend the winter.
The Athena Club held a very in
structive and practical meeting last
evening at the home Of Mrs. G.. A..
Brigham.
Eugene Dunton finished work last
night as baggage master at the G. v.
station.
On account of the G. O. F., fair be-
ing in the Miles hall the second week
in November the opening of Prof.
Elmore's dancing school will be post
pOned until Nov. 18th.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31
"lt's Yesterday In China Now.

ITS Yesterday In China Now"
Therefore, to write a policy there and
date it today. we should have to do it last
night. Lots of folks postpone insurance
until the door is shut in their face. Graz
the daylight.
National Life Insurance Co. of Vermont
(Mutual) ORGANIZED in 1850, ), ): Bal,
lard, General Agent, N. b. Ballard, Local
Agent, Rooms2 and 3, Miles Block, Barre
Vermont.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31
Gilley& Abbott
Dress Goods.
Bargains....

We in position to you many dollars on your
DRESS GOODS purchases and if you will examine these
Special Offerings you will be readily convinced of that fact
FIRST
Seven pieces of 56 inch Dress Goods in Blue, Gray,
Oxford., Wine, Green, Brown and Royal Blue. These
goods are known Repelants. They far superior to
any goods you buy rs cents and account of the
width would be extremely cheap at Is cents We buy these
goods direct from the mill and at least two profits by
so doing We price these to you at so Gents Der Yard
One piece 80 inch BLACK CREPON in very pretty
design. Nothing any better for skirts whole suits The
was $3.50, o"' ''oo 'o""J " O"'J Wv
One piece 46 inch BLACK SERGE. This is of
the finest qualities we have had had and we invite
comparison oom pssised with 81 inyhing0w Special Price Only $500
x x WAISTS = =
One lot of Fine French Flannel Waists in all colorsvery
nobby and stylish 10 b Been selling Close at Only 1888
Watch for the Announcement Of Our Saturday Bargains.
|Gilley &Abbott
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31
A CARD.

We the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a so
cent bottle of Greene's warranted
Syrup OF Tar if it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a
Csc bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31

WANTED-Board and room, by single gen.
tlemen, with barn room tor horse. Willing to
pay good price II satisfactory place. Address,
"Boarder," Care Telegram. 1912
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31

WORK by the day or hour at home OF
washing done at home. Box lis. 154tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31

WANTED-A first-class man to work In a
meat market and to deliver goods. Must be
good meat cutter. Apply at once to +. Chesser,
3O7 No. Main Street. 140tt
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31
WANTS..

WANTED-By a young man of good hab-
its and reputation, a boarding place in a
good peat prvate family. Net necessarily e..
ing. IN" Telegram Office. 1853 If
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31

Red Cross Pharmacy, E. N. Aldr'ch,
w. II. G adding, w. II. Miles g. Co.
E. A. Drown Il Co, Graniteyie.
Barre +. A. Ainsworth,
w. Z. Poole g. Co. Williamstown.
j. E. Dix, +. Martin,
East Barre. South Barre,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31

FOR SALE-A Bay Horse years old, A
way. Apply to Geo G. Mackie. 167 tt
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-10-31

WANTED-P Plain sewing and mending
,lso clothes cleaned and put in good repair.
Mrs, W. f. Scott, % Pearl Street.
The true northerner., 1900-11-30
pRosATE oRpER.-state of Michigan,

i County OF van Bur.n-ss.
At session of the probate court for the County
of Van Buren, holden at the probate Office in the
village of Paw Paw, on Monday, the 18th day of
November, In the yeaI thousand nine hundred:
Present, Hon. James H. Johnson, Judge of
Probate.
In the matter OF the estate of Wilson =.
Wilder, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition, duly verified,
of Addie Oswald, one OF the heirs of said deceased
praying for reasons therein stated that adminis-
tration of said estate may be granted to Edgar G.
Oswald.
Thereupon IL is ordered, that Monday, the 18th
day of December, 1900, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing of said petition,
and all persons interested In said estate required
to appear at a session of said court then to be
holden at the probate Office, in the village of
Paw Paw, and show cause, If any there be, why
the prayer of the petitioner should not he granted.
And II Is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estat
of the pendency of said petition, and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the TRUE NoRTHERNER. newspaper
printed and circulating in said county of Van Buren,
for three successive weeks at least previous to
said day of hearing. S2t4oS5
JAMES II. JOHNSON. Judge of Probate.
The true northerner., 1900-11-30
A pMINIsTRAToR's SALE of re

"a estate.-State OF Michigan, county of Kalama-
zoo-ss. In the matter of the estate of volney II.
Lockwood, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that IN pursuance and by
virtue of order granted to the undersigned adj
ministrator of the estate of Voney III. Lockwood
deceased, by the Hon. James T.. White, Judge of
probate for the county of Kalamazoo, OH the twen-
tieth day of September A. D. 1907 there will be sold
at public vendue, to the highest bidder the north
front door of the court house, in the village of Paw
Paw in the county of Van Buren,, state OF Michigan
on Monday, the nineteenth day of November, A. ID.
1900, at ten O'Clock i'm the forenoon of that day
lsubiect to all encumbrances by way of mortgage or
otherwise existing at the time of decease OF SAID
of said Volney H. Lockwood, deceased, in and TO
the following described lands aud premises situate
and being In the township of Almena, county of
Van Buren, state Of Michigan, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of the south west quarter
of section number wenty-four 24). also that portion
of the northSest quarter of the northwest quarter
of section twenty-five (25) which is north Of the Paw
Paw and Kalamazoo road, all I'm township number
two l2) south, of range number thirteen (l3l west
containing In all hfty-five l5S of land be the
the southeast quarter of section number twenty
three 2 township two t2) south, of range thirteen
(i3 west, containing forty 4O) acres of land more
or less.
Dated, October s. 1900.
2376t7l JOHN l.. HoLLANDER,
as administrator OF the estate of volney III. Lock
wood, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the above admin istra-
tors sale II and does hereby stand adjourned TO
Wednesday, the nth day of December, A. d. 1900.
ten O'Clock In the forenoon of said day, to the at
place forth I'm the above notice of admnistrators
sale.
Dated, this 10th day Of November, A. ID. 1900.
JOHN l.. HOLLANDER,
as administrator of the estate of volney III Lock
wood deceased. fs3t2