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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-10-25
CAMPBELL IN TRUST.

BY the terms of a trust deed given
by Contractor w. NJ. Campbell to II.
waterhouse & Co. that firm practically
takes over all the business of the build
err, and will endeavor to get something
out of the assets for the various credi-
tors. There was no assignment as Mr.
Campbell believes he is solvent and
that with little time he will be able
to realize upon his holdings. Money
stringency is the cause.
The selection of Waterhouse q Co.,
was one which was agreed to by all
the creditors, secured and unsecured,
and the negotiations which have this
arrangement for their end were carried
on during the past week. the paper just
being signed. The schedule shows that
Mr.. Campbell has debts amounting in
round numbers to S65, 900, while his as
sets he puts at sos, 900. In the list OF
indebtedness there are amounts due the
various houses in the city which dea
in builders supplies, and others wh'
are down for advances OF cash, as vel
as sellers OF real estate.
i In the list of assets appear sever
houses which are now in course OF con
struction. These are in Manoa, in Bere
tania street and in the Baseball tract
and are the best of the more than 10
houses which have been constructed b.
Mr.. Campbell. In addition there is tn
Pawaa Planning mill. which is situate
in Young street, and which was erect
ed by the firm of Campbell & Mimic
some months ago. These, with certai
sums due on the purchase of house
ON the instalment plan, and some sec
and mortgages on houses built and sol
TO purchasers who had to raise cash
make payments, comprise the total c
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-10-25
KRUEdER'S MIND FAILING.
Aged soer Borne Up Only ny Hatre
to England,

THE HAGUE, Oct. l2.-The mental
condition OF President Kruger is by no
means satisfactory, according to A. ID.
w. Wolmarans one OF the Boer ENJOYS,
who has been vIs..ng Kruger at Hilver-
sum. The Boer president is slowly grow
ing weaker, physically and mentally.
His slowness in reaching n decision on
important questions Is found to be a Sc
rious hindrance to those working IN
Europe in behalf of the Boer cause. AT
the slightest question regarding his
health Kruger exhibits intense irritation
and vehemently denies that anything is
wrong.
According 10 a remark made by prom
inent Boer, the former presidents condi
ton would long since have been much
worse if hatred of Great Britain did no
nerve him to continue.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-10-25
FRANCE STOPS WAR CARTOONS.
Declares Transvaal Camp Pictures
Offensive to England.

PARIS, oct. 1l.-Cartoons dealing
with the concentration camps, in the
Transvaal have been suppressed by the
Government as offensive to England.
The sober press, however, is taking the
matter up, and the Temps shows that
the recently published mortality figures
prove the worst that Miss Hobhouse
reported; in fact, "as bad as anything
Weyler inaugurated in Cuba Other
papers follow in the same vein, and feel
ing is very high.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-10-25
Russia's Trade in China.

NEW YORK, Oct. l5-The CORES
pondent of the Times at Odessa says
recent returns in regard to the Russian
trade with China bear testimony to the
severity OF the blow dealt to Russia
by the outbreak in China. In the first
four months of this year the trade by
the kiakhta route amounted to $780, 900
roubles t$43','50), as compared with
the trade in the corresponding months
OF last year of 6,S00,000 roubles. In the
light Of these figures, remarks the cor
respondent, the attitude of the Russian
journals toward the restoration OF
Manchuria to the Chinese is intelligi-
hla
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-10-25
Ada is Being Repaired.

The small Island steamer Ada Is at
present lying at the Fishmarket wharf
having the injuries which she received
in the collision with the Blanche and
Ella. repaired by Walker. She will prob
ably be ready for sea In a few days.
Manager Lansing has discharged the
crew which was aboard during the dis
aster. and will now engage crew of
Japanese,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-10-25
Naval commandant at Fam "a

Commander Uriel Sebree has been
detached from duty as inspector of the
twelfth lighthouse district of the Pa
cific coast and ordered to command the
Abarenda, and also to assume the du-
ties of commandant of the naval sta
ton at Tuituila, Samoa. relieving Com
mander b. +. Tilley, who has just been
promoted to the grade of captain
Washington Post.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-10-25

things, which he thought could be
secured. only to find that there were
traitors in the party who prevented the
reaching of the ends which had engaged
his attention. He denied that there had
been utter failure. but said there had
been some decided work done which
would bear fruit in the future.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-10-25

Four suspects are under arrest in
San Francisco. charged by a Coroner's
jury with the brutal murder OF Geo.
w. Rice, a non union man.
In the forthcoming budget, accord
ing to FL impartial, General Weyler
minister of war, will ask an increase
of expenditure exceeding 1000, 600 pese-
tas for the repayment of pensions and
|rnilitary rewards in connection with the
war with the United States.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1901-10-25

Capt. Frank Wilde has been appoint
ed a rear admiral
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
ALTON JUBILEE and
CARNIVAL OPENED,
AuspiciOus Weather, Large Crowd
and Brief Exercises Mark
the Inaugural.

Atoms Twentieth Century jubilee and
carnival opened auspiciously yesterday. The
formal opening took place at . o'clock on
Third street. Mayor A. W. Young. in a
short speech. presented the key of the city
to the Reverend Doctor Stanley A. Mckay.
president of Shurtler Coli ge. and President
Mckay on behalf of the municipality, de-
ivered an address OF welcome. at the con-
ciusion OF which he turned the key over TO
q committee from the Alton Commercial
Club. Attorney J. v. +. Marsh, chairman
OF the committee. in a short speech. ac-
cepted the key. amid the cheers of the
multitude. and as the White Husslr Band
was Joycusly opened.
Inc Jubilee Is in charge Of the Alton Com
mercial Club. Tn Alton city Council has
granted the Commercial Club a franchise
Tor II. Use Of tn, streets Guri-g the week.
ana scattered about the City f,all square
and on First. $ cord and Market streets are
twenty-five street shows By the Canton
carnival Company Dozens Of booths have
been erected in various parts Of the city
py the members OF the club. and a country
store or the City Hail block Is being con-
Quoted at 10 cents a sale by the club IN
DER the direction of Chairman H.. L. Dorsey.
chairman of the Press Committee.
yesterday was Madison County Day the
speciai exercises being confined to the open-
ing exercises of the afternoon. Last eyenino
a concert was given by The White Vussar
Band, following which came an electrical
fountain display. and the Phillion SPIRAL
To-day Will be Commercial Club and Ter
sey County Dsy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
TEACHERS ANNUAL
INSTITUTE OPENS.
Entertainment Provided for Wis
itOrs-SchOOl Officers AS
sOciatiOn.

st. Clair County pedagogues gathered In
Bellevillc yesterday for the annual institute
OF the st. Clair County Teachers Associa-
tion at the Belleville Opera-house. 1t viii
continue throughout the week. Professor
Charles Hertel. County Superintendent of
Schools. has charge OF the institute. which
in Bellyille. Greater interest Is taken In
the lectures this year than before.
The instructors are Professor w. W.
Black of Normal. ILL.,: Mrs. Abbie Hunter
of Peoria. ILL.,: Professor j. Westhon OF
Decatur. Ill.
Pleasing entertainments have been ar
ranged by the Bellevilie teachers for the
visitors.
The st. Clair County School Officers As
ISOLATION will meet in the Belleville Court
house Thursday of this week. The pro-
considered about the best ever arranged.
The. papers are all OF a technical nature.
Professor W. w. Black of the State Nor
programme of the meeting Will be:
/. Is uniformity of text books for the
schools OF the county desirable? Paper In
the affirmative by c. p. Boyer. French Vii
lage. III.
Discussion of the paper.
= Resolved. That the law should require
their names for the position at least ten
days prior to the election, by handing their
names to the secretary OF the school board
or board OF trustees.
Discussion.
8. Are We not overburdening the school
children with too many studies at the ex-
pense Of thoroughness in the essential
Discussion.
I. Outbuiidings and beautifying Of the
school grounds by the school ofhcers by the
planting Of trees. shrubs and flowers.
Discussion.
D. An address by Professor w. w. Black
or the Normal. University. Normal. Ill.
C. Question box.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20

q. w - Srl VS3f4
The back and front yokes are Of tucking.
The full back is tucked in the center. the
tucks forming a v at the waist. A smooth
adjustment IL maintained under the arms
Three clusters of five tucks alternate with
plain spaces in front. the fullness being
drawn In by a narrow velvet belt. which
fastens under a large rosette.
The undersleeves are in bishop style.
completed with wristbands. The oversleeves
are elbow length and close fitting.
The skirt IS shaped with a narrow front
gore and wide sides. which extend to the
center back. where the closing is made.
The back is gathered at the belt. The skirt
hts smoothly around the waist and hips,
naring stylishly at the lower edge.
Stitched bands OF the batiste outline the
yoke and trim the skirt around the bottom.
Attractive dresses in this mode may be
made of lawn. dimity. mercerized cotton or
fine Bingham. with bands of embroidery for
decoration 1t Is also appropriate for chal-
lies. nuns yelling. albatross, Henrietta or
Venetian The yoke and underSleeyes may
be OF fancy silk II contrast Is desired.
To make the dress in the medium size
will require two and one-quarter yards OF
thirty-six inches wide The pat
tern. No. 1897. is cut in sizes for girls 8
10. 12 and IA years.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20

Inc East ST. Louis grocers were freely
congratulated yesterday over the success OF
their annual picnic Of Sunday. The prizes
we're distributed Yesterday morning. The
yard dash, for grccers' clerks only. Ed
~Jalegans: target-throwine. for ladies only.
nirs; j. w. Reed p~.ekie-guessing contest.
free for all. Ed Jalagans: shampoo contest.
F. Driscoll: contrary race. free for all. Jo-
saph Getner; rat mems race, for men above
for drummers. Theo. Fritz: spoon and egg
race. Miss May Anderson: tug-of-war be-,
tween drummers and Oeter's Bread Com
pany employees was won by the drummers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20


Washington. Aug. fs.-Fourth-class Post
masters:
IliinoisLBluford Jefferson County. n. Wood
worth. vice o. +. Nesmith. resigned.
ndiaha.b1nta johnson County. !. La Brun-
Mississippi-Ashland, Benton COUNTY NJ
p Ne vice .. D. Roy.ton. removed; Denham.
signed: Willows. Claiborne County. WiI,sm
Wells. resigned. "'@
Missourf-Salt Springs. Saline County. w
Dean. vice III Galloway. resigned. v"
nessee-Csm McNinn County, William
Wayne County. N. Smith. vice S. II. Stfickiin'
resigned Enterprise. Maury County. J. 8. Held
County. J. Wills. vice j. W. Reeves, r.si :
Harrington. Dickson County. J. D.. Monroe Vic:
W.. n Lawson. vice J. L. Lawson. resigned.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
J~erseyvflle yOfes.

Herman +. Brockmann, a well-knovn bust-
ness man of Jerseyville. Is SERIOUSLY mi
,nnIne condition of Frank Bezner OF Jersev-
nhe, VINO Is at the Encs- Ttteringfon Sanitartum
where ne underwent an operation for eancer
" ne hxer; Vas not improved yesterday. Beg
"eii-known florist OF Jerseyville.
The milkmen of Jerseyyille have or1aniza,
an association and now sell sixteen. instead OF
t~enty. quarts for ii. Sixteen Of the leadinr
uaI.tneh nave entered the association. The
members claim that the scarcity Of corn and
me snottage OF the Pastures necessitatei the
o,1sine annual reunion Of the Greene County
NJ NJ Soiuiers association will be held al Rood
rotse on august 3. - and 30. Colonel i 5
p pr,ne 81 Snrinsheid. Ill. will be one Of the
The Board Of Education Of v-b,,s,.u 49,.
H. con,fact FOR extensive improvements 70 fhe
as'km sshooi building to Contractor L. III. Walter
%tnat city. The improvements Will he cor,.
SS rr ov the opening Of the schools in Septem-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Rural Free Delivery.
SPECJA

Washington. Aug. 19-The following rur,,
free delivery routes will be established DC
tober 1:
Arksnsas-Fo-t Smith. Sebastian County ,hre.
carriers; length Of routes 81 miles: carriers. p
- Brogan. Us Harper and r. Dunn. The
Post Once at Massard will be discontinued.
Ottawa County: one car
jackson. W
ebraska.kearne Buffalo County: two car
riers: length Of routes IS miles: curriers'
Cleland and W.. H.. Cook
Missouri-Mound City. Holt County. two /,
-iers; length Of routes &c miles: carriers -
McNult and c. W. Book.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
EAST ST. LOUIS.
EAST ST. LOUIS sCBOOL.s-


fseaoy tn Open for the Winter Term
ON Monday. September 2.
Inc East 81. Louis public schools will Ia
opened on Monday. September 2. and II 10
expected that the attendance this wear viii
pc over a thousand more Than last YEA
this. I" eAcess Oh
and is now under way because ~ The con
solidation of the three school districts 81
tected in April. A number OF school books
ident AL Keechler of the School hoard ana
superintendent John Richeson OF the
n SCHOOLS rs, much ,Ss work; but an win be in readi,
The yards surrounding the Wehste, .,a
the Webster Annex schools rave been raised
TO grade: and much has also been eodded.
AZ OF the school buildings nave been
painted. nave oeen
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Alton Note. a.d PERSONALS.

-Neison 8 Gather. aged &c. of Alton ara
Mrs Mary Ire. aged 26. Of Ava M 49,
Ppa m at Alton yesterday by Justice W d,
"a couple giving their names as Arthur 9
sesI !; aged s. and Mrs. Mary II. McAdsms.
49, -. and their residences as 81. Iouis oh.
,sined a marriage license Iatn Safurday
iin III from DePaty Clerk c. A. CsnneIi and were
A big picnic and barbecue will be give, IN
CAV at Portage des Sioux. No. ' 10
q, Mhiam Heidemann Of Alton. aged q, dist
az ~ nome on Fifth street SUNDAY rirhf g.,
su rvE pneumonia A widow and four Children
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
JERSEYVILLE.
GREENE COUNTY CIRCrIT Coupr
"er Term Will Open With
Judge Shirley Pressdfn~

crne Greene County Circuit Court will
day, September 2. Judge r.. n sbir,.r NJ
Stu,rnViiIe VIII preside. The following petit
tunors from the various parts of the COUNTY
nave been selected: '
VA Downs. Athensyiue. Jobr u.,,ord
q vr ",,Iiam Crane. Blufdale: Rufus Meek
~. b,hsham. Phillip Daum, Henry RaItz'
SoSepn hartman and Frank Hanlon, all OF
"a oMton. l. r. Williams. George East
ana Wesley Mundy Of Kane: Samuel r.
some and A H. Dowdall OF hinder: j A
unrowH OF Patterson. James Murray. VIII
nett. all OF Rock Bridge; j. W. Campbell
I,oner We.ty. Thomas Allen. Otis Coates,
Sarey Heaton. Leslie Taylor and A. NJ.
and Christopher Weaver of Rubicon. Inhn
Goedda OF Wcodville. James Painter.
Sharies Richert, T. D. overly. b. F.. shack.
1sl3Td and William II. Helm. all OF White
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Elks to Keep Open House

Beginning Thursday of this week the EIks
Of East St Louis will throw open their
quarters to their lady relatives ard friends
This notice was issued yesterday and was
the result Of a meeting held Saturday night.
lodge to permit the ladies' to use the bii,iard
and pool tables the parlors and also the
OF the club.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
THE WEATHER.


Washington. Aug. fs.-Forecast:
For Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Arksnsa-
southerly winds.
For Ilinois-Fair Tuesday. warmer in censr~t
portion Wednesday fair. warmer in nortaeasf
southerly. ~
For Iowa. Missouri and Kaneas-Fair Tuesdax
ana Nednesday; winds mostly southeriy.
For fair Tuesday: wednen-
DAY showers and cooler: southerly who's, becom-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Hurt by FAN ut EIev.tor.

John Patton. a well-known farmer. living
Two and one-half miles south OF Otterviiis
was painfully injured yesterday at the Geek,
rel elevator in Jerseyville. Patton was
standing IN the front door of the office 70
tne elevator. and. accidentally losing his
paiance. fell. striking the edge Of his wagon
Don. lie sustained a fractured rib in addi-
tion to internal injuries.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
HAY TO VISIT THE PREsuDExr


washington. Aug. l9.-Secretary Hay will
leave for Canton In a day or so, proba3iy
ment that more significance is attacned 70
sne visit to the President than the facts
Aitnoush 1t Is quite evident that the visit
Will give an opportunity for going over ~
disturbed condition In South America the
chinese situation and other pending inter
national questions. yet there Is reason to
believe that the meeting has mr. $3.50
reference TO any one of these topics. but as
more with a view of afroriing op~portshiey
lor a general exchange between the Presi-
dent and Secretary Of State.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Thrown From Picnic w..o..

w, A Scarbeck. q driver. was thrown
from a wagon filled with picnickers late
Sunday night BY q sudden Jerk Of the We
stone In the roadway. He was badly Injured
about the ribs lie was taken to his home.
where a physician pronounced his In iuries
dangerous. and caused his removal to the
Henrietta Ho9oital
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
INDIAN LAND CLAIMS poxrpoxrn

ment Will BE Heard "Wednesday.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Aug. 1a.-The hearing in ~.
Incian land claim cases. which were to have
come up to-day before the District Suurams
court, was postponed until Wednesday 1,he
ma,tsr Will come before the court en- the
petitions of certain members of the af5l-
lated bands of kiowas. Apaches and Co
manches. asking that a writ OF mandamus
to compel him to confirm or approve csr,aGn
ailotments to the claimants In Oklahoma
Inc petitions were filed August S. the dav
settlement. The District Attorney ALL . ~
murrer to the petitions, in which II 10
claimed that the facts set forth do rot
constitute suffcfent cause for action.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Holden. NO.. MAJ Recognised.

PECrAL
Washington. Aug. 1a.-wm. w. Gaunt Of
Holden. Mo-. has been recognized as an
agent to practice before the Interior De-
partment, and the following have been adj
mitted to practice as attorneys:
Henry NJ. Needles. Belleville, H.: R r.
Evans. Summerfeld. Kas. and d. Z. Nc.
Collum, Bucklin. Mo-.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Jane. Seat. Marrow E,..,.

lanes Seat of East ST. Louis narrowly es-
capped death beneath the wheels ~ n I2,,is-
vile and Nashville train at Belleyille yes-
terday morning. His hand got caught be-
tween the bumpers of the train and The sec-
ond finger OF his left hand was cut on He
Was dragged along the track. and ONLY by n
supreme effort did he force himself away
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20

The body OF Mrs. Robinson cadaurs ~,
St- LOUIS was taken to Kane last evening
Lor burial: The funeral will take place this
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Robinson md
the burial Will be in the old Kane Gene
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Knight. o fPx,h,,, n..--

MennperS and officers Of the Sixth Reet-
G!ent, u X. n. Of p. will meet In the Eas,
-. LOUIS City Hall this evening for the pur.
pose or reviewing the work done in the las,
iear, a banquet at DiehIs Hotel will fol-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Clerk. In kansas City oaee.

SPEC1AL
Washington. Aug. III. r. Bone and c.
G. Jones nave been appointed substitute
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Local Report.


Department OF Agriculture. Westber R,r..u-
seseoao,ssiesi observations received IN 81. Louis
p m seventy NTH meridian time. Observstiors
made at the same moment at all sta tious.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
BOY FELL FROM HAY LOFT.

Son of John Ludwtx
May Lose an Arm.
The s-year-old son of John Ludwig of
East st. Louis fell from q hayloft an his
home yesterday morning.
His left arm was broken and he received
internal injuries 1t Is feared that the arm
will have to be amputated. Doctor Under
attended the lad.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Unions secret. Exuosed.

Members OF the Belleville Traction Com
pany Street Railroad Employees Union held
an exciting meeting early yesterday MORN
ing. The excitement was caused by the an
nouncement fn the meeting that the secrets
OF the lodge had been carried to the officials
OF the railroad company. and that all the
proceedings found their way TO these Of
fciais: Two Of the men were accused. but
denied that they were guilty. A committee
~. and a report will be made at the NEXT
meeting.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20

s2 Put-in-Bay and return, Wednesday.
August q. Personally conducted by h ii
GREGORY. Tickets and information At ~
Gregory Tour ONES. co Olive street W.
Erker Bros.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Available Figures show II Increased
Despite U~nfnvOrabie Conditions.

SPECIAL.
Washington. Aug. BIN n report to the
State Department. Consul General Stowe at
Cape Town describes present trade condi-
tons in South Africa. He says:
lowing to the war and the plague. Gus
toms officials have been unable to collect
annual statistics Of the business Of the COL
onies for the twelve months to January /,
and. as all imports for the use of both the
imperial and the colonial military forces are
admitted duty free. II will be impossible to
make an accurate comparison with the
trade of the preceding year.
Available figures show, however. that
the imports from the United States in 1850
were greater than those of 1899, and that
the United States continue to stand second
among the countries exporting cirect TO
South Africa. notwithstanding the large
amount of supplies it shipped to South Az
RIGA via England.
THE general situation since my last re-
port has not changed for the better. The
war drags along: trade in the Transvaal
and the Orange River colony languishes;
the fields are bare. and practically no plant
ing has been attempted. Several thousand
C~itlanders have returned to johannesburg
to prepare the mines for future operation.
A number of these mines are at present en-
gagged in working up the ore mined before
the outbre ak of the war. but they cannot be
run at full capacity until the return of the
native refugees, which will probably not be
until after the cessation of hostilities.