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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
MUST ANSWER TO CHARGE.
Samuel WOOdinG Accused OF Destroy
ing Public Property.

Samuel WOOdinG Accused OF Destroy
ing Public Property.
Samuel G. Wooding. who lives at No. 1892
Linden street northeast. and is employed in
the government printing Office. Is charged
In warrant issued from the Police Court
today with destroying public property. Spe-
cial Policeman Cook swore out the war
rant. alleging that Mr.. Wooding injured
the shrubbery in the Geological Park. by
breaking a branch from a tree.
The officers in charge Of the park state
that 1t Is not their intention to interfere
with visitors unnecessarily, but during re-
cent months many trees have been injured
in the manner stated. and they are obliged
to put a stop to the practice. The mana
gers are held responsible for the proper
care of the park and propose to prosecute
all offenders when properly identified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
Raltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. September 4.-Fleur quiet: western
super. g 4ea$2 80; do extra. e. ooa$$ do family.
Nhsss nsssit. ssss4 sprlnS Wheat strssSt Is
asa; receipts. 1s.41s bsrels; exports se6 barrels.
Wheat steady; spot and the month. 71aIeN; oeto;
red 7Oef0A: receipts. &C. iss bushels: southern By
sample. 70azs: %. on grade. 7la7s. Corn nrmi
mixed, spot and the moath, 44xa45: October. 4SS.a
-; November or December. new or old 89&a40;
January. s9isaS9k steamer mixed sSNaA; re-
southern white corn. aeaAa: do. yellow sSa4s. Oats
firm: No. white, 26ilas7: No MIXED. e4kaz6.
reeeiptss $50 bashels Hay hrm; No. timothy.
new. $i5ae165 50. Grain frelghts very arm: steam
to LiverpSl. per bushel Ava. September: Cork for
orden. per quarter. - Ca. September-0 ctober.
Sagar ard egyS arm. unchanged Butter and cheese
steady, unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
BRILLIANT NAVAL DISPLAY.
Five British Warships Visit Bar
HarbOr, Maine.

BAR HARBOR. Me-. September 4.-There
was a splendid naval display here today
when five British warships steamed into the
inner harbor and fired a national salute,
which was returned by the y. 8. s. New
York. The British ships were H. NJ s.
Crescent. flying the flag Of Vice Admiral
Bedford; the Psyche, Tribune. Indefatiga-
BILE and the torpedo boat destroyer Quail.
After the exchange of salutes Rear Adj
miral Farquhar. with his staff. made a
formal visit to Vice Admiral Bedford on the
Crescent and at Its conclusion a return
call was made by the British officers. head
ed by their vice admiral.
This afternoon a reception was given to
the officers of both squadrons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
Receives Serious Injuries.

Stephen Bates. sixty years old. who lives
at 1886 18th street northwest. fell while
getting of a car at 18th and U streets about
o o'clock last night and was seriously in
jured. He was taken to the Emergency
Hospital. where the doctors discovered
upon examination that his skull was frac-
tured. The patients condition is serious,
although he may recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

The transport Meade will probably be
sen; to Hong Kong TO be locked. 1t was
Intended to dock her at Nagasah, but. as
she will bring back 400 sick soldiers from
Manila. the docking cannot take place
while they are aboard After going to
Hong Kong she will return to Manila. and
thence sail for San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
GERMAN CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRERs.
Atlantic Division Concludes Its Con-
ference Mt Philadelphia.

Af1anffc DfvfsIOn COnc1udes It's IOh-
ference Mt Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, September 4-The At
lantic division of the Young Peoples Ger
man Christian Endeavor Society has con-
Guided its annual conference, after electing
the following officers:
President, Rev. J. Wolferz, BroOklyn;
vice president Rev. +. W. Hook, Newark,
N. j.; treasurer, Gottlob Widmann, Phila-
delphia secretary Adam Archlnal, Brook
Ign.
During the final session addresses were
made by Rev. Albert Wirth of Elizabeth.
n. j.; Rev. J. Schmitt Of Passafc. Rev. r.
w Hook of Newark and Rev G. Muller of
Lawrence, Mass. Next years conference
will probably be held in Newark, N. j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

Thomas Nolan, a dairyman at No. 122
D street southeast. was convicted In the
Police Court today Of the theft of a Jar of
milk from a place where it had been de-
posted in front Of a house on 10th street
southeast and fined $40, which he paid 1t
was alleged that the jar had been left at
the house by a driver for w. r. Simpson
and that soon afterward it was taken by
Nolan.
The defendant denied the charge, but the
Judge said the proof was against him and
held him guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
Admits His Guilt.

Freddie Cole, colored, was brought here
this afternoon from Baltimore by Detective
Lacy and locked up to answer charge of
theft 1t is alleged that he stole clothing
valued at $50 from the cleaning establish
raent of Mrs. Sallie Bush on Az street. He
admits his guilt and the articles of cloth
ing have been recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

DEER LODGE. Mont. September IA
team of horses attached to landau loaded
with people returning from picnic became
frightened today and ran away. The Ian
dau was dashed against building and five
persons were seriously injured. The in
jured are Lee Montgomery, Mrs Winscott
and daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Miller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
Charged With Theft.

Robert E. Gross, colored, was locked up
this afternoon by detectives Weldon and
Parham on charges of theft. 1t is alleged
that he stole clothing worth $50 from the
store of l. l.. Goldhem, No. 403 7th street
He denied the charge, and when the goods
were recovered he claimed he bought them
in a secondhand store. The proprietor of
the store denies that they were ever in his
nlace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
LITTLE HOPE FOR MIR. sEwALL.
Doctors See No Indications of Return
ing COnscfOusness.

BATH, Me-, September 4.-Up to IL
O'clock today the condition OF Arthur
Sewall democratic candidate for Vice
President four years ago, was unchanged.
No sign of returning consciousness had
been noted, and no hopeful indication had
been seen by the doctors.
A report was issued this afternoon by
Mr.. Sewalrs physicians to the effect that II
there had been any change it was not for
the better. The patient remained in heavy
stupor, from which the doctors expected no
relief but death.
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REJECTED sUITOR's CRIME.

Killed EiHhteen-Year-Old Girl and
Took Poison.
DENVER. Col, September 4.-Alvina
Bollen. eighteen years old. daughter of
Hans Bollen. proprietor OF the Metropolitan
Hotel, was shot and instantly killed on 18th
street by William c. Baragar, rejected
admirer. Baragar then swallowed poison.
but prompt medical attendance saved his
life. He was committed to Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
TWO SPECIAL TRAINS COLLIDE.
Accident on Long Branch Division OF
Pennsylvania Railroad.

LONG BRANCH. N j., September A
rear-end collision occurred early this morn
ing between two special trains which were
going south on the New York and Long
Branch division of the Pennsylvania rail-
road. The accident happened at Branch
port avenue crossing, Branchport. short
distance from this place. Engineer Lett of
the second train was severely injured. and
was taken to the Long Branch hospital
His fireman was also cut and bruised, but
not seriously hurt. Neither train had pas
sengers aboart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

Nineteen Men Now I'm Custody-special
Grand Jury.

AKRON. Ohio. September 4.-Up to the
present time nineteen arrests have been
made OF persons alleged to have taken part
in the recent riot in this city. H. Earl
and Charles Fink were taken into custody
today. charged with riotfng.
A special grand jury will probably be
called today to take up the cases. Nearly
three hundred witnesses will be examined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
Mr. Allen Improyinx.

The condition of Chief Clerk Allen of the
office Of the first assistant postmaster gen.
eral continues TO improve. Mr.. Allen was
removed yesterday from his rooms at the
Riggs House TO Providence Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
Will of Former senator Ingalls,.

The will Of ex-senator John J. Ingalls,
was received here today by the register Of
Wills. 1t was accompanied by a commits
sion to secure proof of the signature of F.
]. Haig. one of the witnesses, wno II Is
said resides here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
De.tb Of zack Monteomery,

LOS ANGELES, Cal, September lack
Montgomery. who was assistant attorney
general during President Clevelands first
term. died here last night. after an Illness
of several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
Releases ON Baal.

George Madison. cofored indicted for lar
ceny from the person. was this afternoon
released on bail. VIM. H. Davis qualifying
as surety IN the sum Of $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers. 1419 ST.. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs. La
denburg. Thalmann & Co.. New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
Gone to speak I'm Maine.

Postmaster General Smith left last even
ing for Maine where he will make one or
two speeches
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BIDS OPENED.
To Construct Gunners' Workshop
at the Navy Yard,

Bids have been opened at the Navy De-
partment for the construction of a gunners'
workshop at the Washington navy yard.
The lowest bidders were the American
Bridge Company of Pittsburg. Pa, at
S13 100
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

Steamship Arrival.
At New Yerk-Europe, from London.
The evening times., 1900-07-26

the position formerly held by the person
proposed 10 be reinstated."
President Mckinley added TO the first
prOvisO, the following.
And provided fur her. that subject 10 the
other conditions Of these rules. any per-
son Who has served in the military or na-
val service Of the United States in the late
war Of the rebellion or in the Spanish
American war and was honorabIy discharg-
ed therefrOm, or the widow of any such
person. or an Army nurse Of either Of said
wars, and any person who has been sep
arateG from the service by reason Of the
discCuunUance Of the free-delivery service
at any postOtIc, or a reduction Of force
specifically required by law. may be REIN
stated without regard 10 the length Of
time he or she has been separated from the
service:
"Aa9 provided further. that any person
dismissed frcm the service upon charges
Of delinquency or misconduct may be rein
stated, subject 10 the other conditions Of
these rules. without regard TO the one
year time liri, Of this rule upon the Ger
uhcate Of the proper appointing officer that
he has thoroughly investigated the case
and that the charges upon which the dis
mIssal was based we're not true"
The evening times., 1900-07-26
9 to 10.


soc bed sheets, 39c.
- by 30 irch ready made bleached
Bed Sheets. finished with deep hens:
handtorn and ironed; instead Of soc
for 59c.
CASTLE soap, 1c cake.
Curtain Scrim, 15c
go inches wide and in handsome pat
terms usually sells at &c yard.
Stair oilclOth. 5{c
or for runners; in new line OF coIors
AID designs. instead Of 1Cc yard.
69c to 9Sc untrimmed hats. 15c
embracing ladies' and misses hats in
chip. ueapoltan and fancy straw as
well as trimmed sailors in black and
white.
39c flowers. 2c
embracing Hlacs. vioIets, roses. etc.
Straw braid, 20 yard
in all colors and widths which sold
. for Isc TO SSc.
NoIStt toNtISs 1t
the kind which Eave felIed scans and
are perfectftting and which sell for
: i lie usually
Child's hose, SIC.
ChHdren-s fast black ribbed hose in
small sizes lee
Ladies' handkerchiefs. sc
of fine lawn handsomely trimmed
with lace and some with Swiss embroi-
. dery.
: u yards Val. lace, Zoe.
. Boys 50c suaws, 25c.
. Ladies slippers, Abe.
Lot o' ladies' dongoIa strap slippers:
: in sizes TO with patent tips; sold FOR
. S1-25 formerly; for 43c pair
Misses oxfords, SOC.
. Lot OF misses dongola oxfords in
sizes II u to l; formerly 81; for sc.
Jean drawers, Ole
: the kind which sell for 49c; with
elastic ends and felled seams.
81 grey hOmeSpun SkirJS, SI-9S-
BOYS wash suits, 29c.
Great lot OF boys washable sailor
blouse suits of Galatea clcth; trimmed
with braid; sold formerly for 75c; Cor
29c.
. BOYS shirt waists, Ole
of percaIe in many patterns; the kind
usually sold for l9e.
The evening times., 1900-07-26
II to 70.
CONTINUED.

CONTINUED
Ladies' suits. S5.9S-
Lot Of ladies' black cheviot serge
suits, some which sold for $3.50 for
merly; to go for S5-9S.
Silk waists, S2.49.
Lot Of ladies' white and eolored tai
feta silk waists; handsome affairs;
made right up TO date in style; sold for
as high as IS; 90 now for $z-49-
Wool knee pants, 92e.
Lot Of boys weI-made wooIen knee
pants; the PC sort; TO 90 for l-2c.
Brownie Overalis, 19c.
Little boys Brownie oEeraIls, made
Of blue denim with suspender straps;
the @sc sort for l9c; sizes up to 9 only.
Finest wash suits, 9sc.
This hour we shall give you the
choice Of the finest washable sailor
suits for boys for 9Sc; no matter
what they sold fer. including pique.
duck. and Gelatee cloth; trimmed Ella
borately.
DC white pique, Ice yard.
Lot of extra heavy corded white
Pique in remnant lengths that sold for
25c yard; to 90 for Ice.
Black sateen. 5Jc yard
Full pieces Of black sateeu which
sold for Sc yard 10 90 for 7-Sc yard
s. and $3.50 grenadines, CSC.
45-iuch all silk black figured and
satin striped Grenadines which sold FOR
s. and $3.50; 10 20 for sSc yard.
S2.9S ready-to-wear hats, Csc.
Lot Of ladies' trimmed golf and Out
ing hats which formerly SOLD Up TO
sass; 90 nov for CSC
S14.9S trimmed hats. $50.
Choice Of the trimmed hats and ben
nets which sold up TO S1LsSi 90 n5w
for S2.+s.
30 white waists. 39c
made with tucked froutzS susedi-g-
u stylish
1.JOG wrappers. 59c
of the finest lawns ard batfs-es
with white yoacs; sold formerly fo-
Sl.25.
Bl3Ck SIX ldCcS- &C
Lot OF black six Ices end t1ze. ting;
warranted ClI-siia; the very scarce
sort; small lot TO % to- o. yard
Baby ribbon, lc ward.
Baby ribbon for e5glrg ruf1ez; in all
coIors, white and black, Tor lc yard
Floor oilcloth. 23c.
Extra heavy floor oiic,oth in hand
some patterns erd co-o=iIss; jhe kind
worth S5c yard-for z3c.
Mating mats, 25c.
japanese and C1i-a mating mat. in
pretty clcrs and p2IteTls-fo- I-oc-
Screen doors, j9c.
20 hardwood screen doors. . feet
inches by 9 feet 8 inches; iLs cad OF
$50 10 90 for 5Sc.
The evening times., 1900-07-26

is coming on now, they can find picking
on TIE parched veldt where a mule or
horse would fail They are naturally in
poor condition until the green grass Of tie
spring arrives in September They are
very liable 10. lung sickness and red water,
and whole spans sometimes perish from
these fell diseases In the winter they SUI
fer terribly from the cold. and on no ae-
count should be worked in the rain during
that season, for, among other things, tee
yoke, when wet, gives them sore necks.
thus rendering them useless The ox's lest
work is done at night time, and moonlight
tricks are the usual thing with transport
riders" after their teams have been grazin nS
all day. They ARE never kept under the
yoke for more than eight hours during the
day two stretches of four hours each
From 4 TO in the morning and from to
10 at night are the fayorite hours for
treking.
As to their haulage capacity. span or
team of eighteen oxen will easily draw
buck wagon (weighing a little over toni
loaded to 5000 pounds over the South Afri-
can roads. many of which are little better
than tracks across the veldt. Twenty miles
a day for a heavy baggage column in such
a country as South Africa is really good
going.
One of the great merits Of the OK wagon
is The simplicity of its harness The two
beasts nearest the wagon draw from pole
(disseIboom) on which the yoke is fastened.
and the couples in front are attached to
wire or hide rope. known as the trek-touw,
to which the yOkes are fastened by riems,
or thongs of hide. Any breakage or de-
dciency in such tackle can easily be made
good, as it is free from the complexities
Of set of harness. Prudent transport rid
ers invariably 'outspan" their teams at
the approach of a thunderstorm If their
"trek-touw" be of wire or chain. as whole
spans have been destroyed by lightning
through neglecting his precaution.
In the conveys to the troops not more
than fifty wagons are despatched at one
time, and if the roads permit six and more
are driven abreast. The second division
The evening times., 1900-07-26
AN AUToMoBILIsTs TRICK
Mean Plan TO Avoid n Night in the
StationaOCSe-
CFrom the PETadelphia Enqdirer-)

(From the Philadelphia Enquirer-)
1T was rather cruel trick but I had to
PLAY it," remarked a friend the other even
ing. 1t was either that or take a chance
at being locked up. I was spinning along
in nv automobile this afternoon, away out
in one Of the suburbs, where they have
mounted policemen. when one OF them came
dashing out OF a by-street and yelled at me
10 stop I'll admit that l was going az
greater rate OF speed than is provided for
in the city ordinances. and l felt afraid 70
stop So I must put Cn more steam The
policeman was too close TO me. however,
and his horse was too fresh TO admit Of ne
getting away so easily. aud almost before
knew il the bIuecoat was alongside. II 50
happened that my auto was then very
nearly on the top of a steep hill Shutting
on the power. / climbed down cut Of ny
seat
You were running twenty miles an
hour. End that's twelve miles TOO fast the
policeman declared. IN haze TO ask sou
to 20 TO the stationhoUse with me-
All right I replied, only something
is the matter with my machine, and you'll
have to help me push it up the hill
by way OF answer tho 5bluecOat climbed
The evening times., 1900-07-26
OXEN IN SOUTH AFRICA.
The Beast Upon Which BOers and
British Rely
From the Pail Mall Gazette.l }

At the present moment, when the ef-
fciency Of our army in South Africa large
ly depends upon the stability Of its trans
port. it may not be amiss TO consider the
capabilities of the trek, or transport, OK,
which after ell, despite mule and traction
engines, is the mainstay Of South African
transport The imperial authorities in
Cape Colony and Natal are now busily en-
gagged in buying all the available OK trans
ports they can. as is testified by theiI
numerous advertisements in colonial
papers.
oxen are less expensive than mules
They are slow but sure, never doing more
than three miles an hour or twenty miles
a day. which is considered a good tFek-
The Zulu OK is the best bred animal, but
small and unserviceable when compared
with the bastard Zulu or Natal OK, which
thrives Oh both the Sour veldt, or coast
grass, and the sweet" or upcountry,
veldt- Oxen, however, require very care
fGl handling, and must on no account be
overdriven H. f.
They must have at least six hours day
for grazing purposes In The winter, which
The evening times., 1900-07-26
10 to H..
CONTINUED.

CONTINUED.
soc lambrequins, lie.
Pretty japanese Crepon MantS or
piano lambrequins: fringed all around:
also lot Of sofa pillows; sold up to SOC;
for lie.
Alarm cI2ekS, 49c.
Lord ssftfmore" nIckle alarm
Ladies hose, &c.
Ladies fast black hose; full seamless
and in all sizes; TO go for 1-2c.
Ladies vests, 3lc
Swiss rib5ed; the kind sold usually
for l0c.
Satin ribbons, Sc yard.
Lot Of colored satin ribbons. ? TO 4
inches wide all silk to 90 for SC yard
9Sc underskirts. 59c.
100 eolored lightweight Mercerized
Underskirts; with deep ACCORDION
pleating; all dark colors; sold for SSc;
for 5Sc-
Flowers up TO S1.G9-10c.
All the handsome Flowers for hat
trimming which sold up TO as high as
$l.6S; for 1Oc.
Maline net, 90 ward.
Maline ret in all colors which sold
up TO 33c for sc.
S3-9S trimmed hats. 9Sc.
39c wool challieS, 1Jc.
Small lot Of wool challies in such
combinations as pink and white. light
blue, and white; sold for 59c-for I5c
yard.
39c French sateen, 15c yard.
Small LOT OF black and white high
lusuCus finish extra fine French
sateen; the Ssc sort for 15c yard
12Ic organdie lawns. Sc.
Plain orgaHafe lawns in good. desi-
ra5le shades, also black; sheer and
tine; sold for L I-2c; for S S-4c.
Child's soc hats, lie.
Children's washable Tam O'Sbanters
ard Rough Rider hats, formerly sold
fJr soc; for lTc.
BOYS & mems tennis shoes. 23c
sizes : 70 S; formerly sold for SOC.
Mems soc underwear, 21c-
Broken sizes IN mems grey mixed
and natural baIbriggan shirts md
drawers sold for o9c and sec, for 2ic
garment.
Crash skirts. 49c
some which formerly sold for as high
as $l-good linen crash and perfect n
ft-
Polka dot duck skirts. 99c.
Stylish white polka DOT and flue
ground duck skirts; with knife pleaJe3
founce; such as are Icing sold fo- s.
eiseWher6. for Sgc.
Covert jackets. S1.9S.
Lot OF ladies' covert jackets in sev-
eral covert shades; sold for 81; now
10 90 for $lSs.
S1.25 wash suits, 49c.
Lot OF very handsome washable sail
or blouse suits for bOys, Of fine Gala
tea cloth with pique collars trimmed
with braid; sold formerly for SL25;
for 4Sc.
The evening times., 1900-07-26
How Lincoln Out,vaII>ed Them.
From 5be Colurabus STATE J5arual.)


Abraham Lincoln came 20 Columbus on SD
tcmbcr It. 1879, ard spoke frofu she east terrace
% the STATE House lie Was announced Is The
Hon Abraham Lincoln, % LiCoIs." and c-u.e
70 Columbus under the auspices of the Young
Nea's R. publican Club. better known As the
wide Awake" This was his tlst speech in
Chic. He spoke in the forenoon 10 large and
ieuce. and the late Gtcli-e n. Pl7-rus was llls--
man Cf the meeting That evening he w1s
escorted % tie market house on Town street by
a committee consisting OF T. l.. Taylor ST.
Charles Scarlttt.- Gen James NJ Coulley. aad
Charley Wing. and he spoke for a second time
Mr Lincoln stopped et TIE old Neil House AID
when the committee met linn there 10 take him
20 the market house meeting they had q clrFiage
az the do,r- .-Ch. lets walk, BOYS" and Re
started oct with Taylor at his side. the great
Republican leader covering ab0Ut FIVE feet IN
each step. Every one Of the party vas wen
WiEded except Lincoln when they reached the
speaking place
The evening times., 1900-07-26

down of his horse and put his shoulder
against the back of my auto. This was
just what I had counted upon his doing,
and With one leap I gained my seat again
and put on the power fun head. Ths
auto shot UP the hill as though fred
frcn q thirteen-iach gun, leaving the as
to-ishcd policeman gazing after IL with
IuefUl couuIenaECe- He rushed for his
horse. but by the time he had moIn.ed I
was a mile away and going thirty miles
an hour. and he must have concluded the
chase would be a hopeless one. fo- he
didn't attempt il. I'll bet he was mad Tor
a week after that. Az III also bet that
il ever l run too fast IN the ueighborhOOd
again he viii arrest me with ceremony
But as / said at the beginning. l had 70
do it or take a chance of being locked up.
Don't blame me, do yOU2'
The evening times., 1900-07-26

usually starts in half an hour after the
first, Nearly all the wagons in use in the
present campaign are built locally, made
Of strong colonial woods and constructed
without springs. Only two men are re-
quired 20 manage each wason-a driver
and 4 ''vocrloopsr" or leader OF the team
both CT whom are nearly always trained
Kaf7rs At present large numbers Of these
wagons are being hired from cOlOoists At
the rate Of s3 or s4 per day, the imperial
Government making good any losses that
may occur in the span.