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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
Erihnv.

The bundesrath passed the German
tariff bill practically as at first pro-
posed.
Consul General Dickinson at Sofia re-
peated a formal rOtice to Bulgaria that
she would be held responsible for the
death, ii it occurred, of Miss Ellen NJ.
Stone.
Andrew Carnegie gave Sl,OO0,0O0 more
for the Pittsburg Technical school, and
for the Carnegie institute Sl,OO0,0O0.
President Roosevelt is reported to have
administered rebuke to Lemuel f..
Quigg during an interview in the case of
Collector Bidwell.
The Isthmian canal commission de-
cidcd to report in favor Of the Nicara.
guam route and to refuse to recommend
the proposal of the Panama Canal COM
pany.
Two former governors of New York
appear in the MolineuX case, David b.
Hill for the prosecution, and Frank 5.
Black, for the defense.
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Thursday.

The French police, says a special ca
bic dispatch, have arrested a young wo-
man, describing herself as the wife of a
Florida millionaire, who has been de-
frauding dressmakers in Paris and Nice.
1t is reported that the bundesrath has
made important changes in the new Ger
man tariff bill
The German press is furious at Sen
ator Lodges reference to the Monroe
doctrine in speech last Saturday
Twenty more Carnegie employees re-
ceived gifts Of steel trust bonds.
Members of the isthmian canal COM
mission, now preparing their final report
in Washington, are expected to recon-
mend the Nicaragua route for the canal.
In the Toppan poison case Bay state
officials are finding difficulty in estab-
fishing a motive.
Colombia has accepted Chill as media
tor of her troubles with Venezuela.
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TOO MANY MEMORIALS.
Mark Hanna Says One at Canton Shoulo
lie Established First.

CLEVELAND, Nov. 19.-In an in
teryiew yesterday Senator Hanna, vice
president Of the Mckinley Nationa'
Memorial association, said that he die
not approve the plan to use the surplus
Of 5000 in the hands Of the Grand
Army people to erect a bronze statue tc
Mckinley in Cleveland. He thinks these
local monuments will detract from the
funds necessary for the national monu.
ment at Canton.
Senator Hanna discouraged the cree,
tion Of monuments at Cincinnati, Toledo
and Columbus on the same ground.
II notice. continued the senator that
the Washington National Memorial Arch
association has decided TO 20 ahead with
the project of erecting an arch for Nc
kinley in Washington without waiting
for the Canton monument. 1t is unfort
unatc that they insist upon going aheaC
aud | know that | voice the opinion Of
all Mr.. MclNinley's personal friends and
admirers when ! say that it is a grave
mistake to have 50 many projects or
foot until ours is an assured success. We
feel that the testimonial Of the people
Of the country should be where his re.
mains are"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
Too Dry For free. on sable Island.

HALIFAX, y. s. Nov ia report
brought in by the steamer Newfoundland
from Sable island states that about one
tenth Of the trees and shrubs planted on
tn island last summer by the Canadian
government have died The season was
exceptionally dry on the island and not
favorable To growth. Many thousa hds
of trees and shrubs. all Of hardy La
ture. were planted with the object Of
aricsting the gradual Disappearance Of
the island 10y action Of the sea.
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New York Provision Market.

FLOUR-Winter patents, S3.6Od3.90:
winter Straights, S3.4um35O; winter ex-
tras, S2.GOd29O; winter low grades,
S2.5Od2.6O; Minnesota patents. $3.SOd
4.l0 Minnesota hackers, S2.9Od3.25.
COliNMEAl.-Nellow western. Sl.3O;
city Sis; brandywine, $3.4O0350.
RNE-No. > western, 66c fob. afoat;
state rye G3Mf4c.
WllEAT-No. red, S2llc fob. afoat;
No. northern, Sic fob. ahoat.
CORN-No. , corn. U712c fob. afioat.
OATS-No. >, 45lsc No. ? white, 4Sc;
track mixed western, 46d 46lac; track
white, 4GM52c.
PORK Steady; mess, S15.OOd16.OO;
family, $lLOO@l7,25; short clear Sl7.5U
Ml9.CC.
Shipping, 6Oa65c; good 10
choice. S2laQ0Oc.
BUTTER-Creamery extras, 22l5c;
factory, lj12c; imitation creamery, la
lSc
CHEESE-Fancy large white, 91a@
9Ac; small white, 1OdlOi2c
EGGS-State and Pennsylvania, 21la
Gi22c.
POTATOES - New York. S1.5O@
212l2; New Jersey, $1.jOa1.75.
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Monday.

Mrs. Kate Green and Miss May Shea,
nurses charged with starving two female
patients at the Dunning asylum, are ex-
onerated from all blame by the report of
the investigators.
Colonel J. H. Mapleson, the we'll
known operate iniprcssario, died in Lon
don, aged 10.
Northern and Western New York were
visited by heavy snowstorms, which
reached the proportions Of blizzards in
several places.
John W. Scott, a wealthy resident Of
Richmond Va, was killed by a highway
man few blocks from his home.
Roman reports that the powers have
demanded from Turkey advantages sim
liar to ones recently obtained by France,
are denied in a special cable dispatch
from Berlin.
The Mutual Life Insurance company
OF New York is said to have bought
81 2iO,OtC debcnture bonds Of the Nurth
German Lloyd Steamship company.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
RCOSeVELTLAYS DOWN LAW
Political Influence WIN Not Count In
Any Omcehoider's Behalf

folltical influence VIII Not Count In
Amy omceholder's Behalf
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1G.-It was an
nounced at the war department ycster-
day that the names of the officers TO ill
the vacancies in the grade Of bricadier
general will not be announced until con-
grcss meets as it is not deemed desirable
to make ad interim appointments.
In addition TO this statement and in
view Of the great pressure that has been
brought to bear it has been deemed
proper To make the official declaration,
which says in part.
THE secretary Of war and the presi-
dent have had informal discussions on
army matters on several occasions and il
is understood that the president has eX-
pressed himself most positively on the
use Of political and social influence by
officers, for the purpose Of obtaining
changes Of stations, leaves OF absence,
notifications Of orders, etc.
The president has not hesitated to in
form senators and others who have ap-
piled to him that no officer will improve
his chances by sending his friends to
annoy the president in his behalf.
1T is fully recognized by public OIL
cials that the proper men in the first in
stance to establish the character Of au
applicant for office are the senators and
representatives from their own home and
it is emincntly just and proper that their
influence should he respected and they
should he responsible for the character
of the persons recommended for Office.
But once in the public service it is only
fair to the administration, not only army
officers, but other classes of public Office
holders, should rely ON their own merits
and not upon the further use OF political
Influence"
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Saturday.

Andrew Carnegie ordered sent to Mrs.
Grover Cleveland as a present Il paint
ing which TOOK her fancy in the Cuine-
gle art galleries in Pittsburg.
A delegation of business men from
New York and several other cities Of
this country called upon President
Roosevelt in the interest Of "A reciproc-
ity treaty with Canada.
Newell G. Rathbun, arrested in Lou
isville, confessed that his wife knew Of
his plan to defraud an insurance com
pany, but not of his intent to kill Good
man.
Mrs. William f. Ackor was killed by
the unexpected starting Of an elevator in
Newark department store.
Mr.. Brodrick, British secretary Of
state for war. said Lord Kitchener re-
ported coldbooded murders Of Kaflirs
by Beers.
The great storm still continues in Eng
land and more wrecks are reported.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20

MOUNT PLEASANT--A frame build
ing belonging to ]. \. Stevenson wai
destroyed by fire here, the loss bcins
$1,000.
CONNELLSNILLE, Pn.-l17n -
ovitch. Pole of Raineyt0Wa was killec
by a fast train at Hickman Run juno
tiOn Tuesday night.
CONNELLSVILLE. PA $1,000
fire is reported from Star Junction, whor
"Red Row line Of company houses
was attacked Dy flames.
MEYERSDALE, Pa-David Sloan ~
Martinsburg. w. Va, in attempting Il
board train at lockwood waa thrown
under and killed
NEW CASTLE. Pa.-John Parton, a
young farmer residing near Haibor
Bridge. was perhaps fatally iniurcd by
being run down by runaway car.
ALTOONA, Ia. - Many important
building opcsations have been hampcred
by the severe weather.
NEW CASrLE-F. Baldwin Of thi,
city has just been appointed genera
manager Of the plants Of the Pittsbur.
Stove n Range company. with head.
quarters at Pittsburg.
SHARON-The tonnage record outpur
at the Sharon works Of the Natiouu
Steel company was broken yesterday
when two turns Of - hours each mad,
GJ5 tons Of steel against GO2 tons, th,
previous high output.
BEAVER FALLS - The Thompson
Run Coal company has just completed
the equipment Of its extensive mines uI
the Beaver river with the cable system
for moving mine ears, doing away With
mules and drivers. The company vii
also equip It's mines with AN electric
light plant and do away with the dan
serons minors. lamns.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20

Said Pacha. who has lived for several
years in retirement, has been appointed
grand yizier by the sultan for the sixth
time.
The Dowagcr Empress Of China has
confirmed the title Of Marquis in the cas
VI Ii Hung Chang's eldest son and con-
'erred dignities on his other sons and
descendants
Members Of the Isthmian canal COM
mission have signed their report. which
favOrs the NicIraguan route as prefer
able to the Panama canal.
Ship subsidies. revenue reduction. rcci-
procity and trusts are SOME Of the mat
tcS on which contests arc expected in
the coming congress.
A forecast NJ the Schlcy courts dpcis-
ion debates ceusure Of the admiral like
ly on several points.
A battle between the Colombian gov
ernment troops and a revolutionary force
Is expected TO be fought 1n the isthmus
this week.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
HAD TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE
Further Details of the Suffering of the
Crew of the Wrecked Titania.

ST. JOHNS, y. f., Nov. 10.-FurtheI
details of the suffering of the crew Of
the barkcntine 1'itania, Liverpool for st
Johns, which was wrecked Saturday
morning in dense fog near Cape Race
have been received here.
During the 30 hours Of Saturday and
Sunday which they were lashed to the
ships riging, they were absolutely with.
)ut clothing excepting their shirts aud
irawers. Their rescue was effected with
great difficulty. Three men from the
shore succeeded at the risl, Of their lives,
in aiding the shipwrcckcd men to land.
Boatswain Williams, who was drowned,
became impatient at the delay in reach.
ing the shore and, driven by his suffer.
ing, plunged into the sea and tried to
swim to land. His lifeless body was
thrown high against the cliffs.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
VERY CLOSE TO DEATH
Another Miner Taken Alive
From Wrecked Baby Mine.
when Explosion Occurred He Turned
Walled Him m-Held Prisoner Four
Days and Had Been Unconscious For
Two Days when Found.

POCAHONTAS, Va, Nov. 19.-The
work Of removing fallen slate and debris
from the Baby mine still continues. Yes
tcrday morning the body Of Fritz Moul-
ter was found entombed in a room on the
west side. He was living, but a few
hours more. no doubt, would have
brought death. For six hours physicians
worked with him before he was restored
To consciousness. He is still feeble but
rs likely to recover.
There was great rejoicing when the
news spread that he had been recovered
alive. Nouter says that all within the
mine on Thursday commented on the
hcaviness Of the atmosphere and that
a number Of the men left work before
ne did. lie soon found that danger was
imminent and with several others started
TO run from the drift.
A heavy report which shook the noun
tain was heard and an instant later a
huge cloud of smoke and flame was seen
coming. He lost sight of his compan-
ions but he turned into a side room as
quickly as possible and was shut off by
falling slate. Possibly two days elapsed
before he succumbed to the foul air.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
Utica Cheese Market.

UTICA, Nov. 10.
Large white, $ lots Of $40 boxes al
SIC; large colored, 2S lots of 1875 beSes
at Slac: small white, > lots Of 100 boa Aas
at 9Ac; small white, > lots of 4SO boxed
at 9lsc; small white, 10 lots Of 1,lGj
boxes at 9ilc; small colorcd. . lots Of 3jl
boxes al 9hc; small colored, lots OF
300 boxes at 9#ic; small colored, u lots
of $50 boxes at 0lac. Totals, - lots OF
$500 boxes.
BUTTEi-Crcamery, - packages ut
22lac; 10 packages at 23iac; 30 packages
at 24c; ljO packages at 2jc; 800 case,
Of one-pound prints at 241ac; 200 eases
of fvc-pound prints at 25J2c; 20 cases OF
one-pouHd prints az 26c,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
Ruin In Wake of Chinese Court.

PEKIN, Nov. 1G.-The Chinese court
has arrived at Raj Fong Flu, capital Of
Ho Nan, having left the people along
its route Of march half ruined by the
contributions levied for entertainment.
repairing Of roads and decorations. The
ministers Of the foreign powers are con-
sidering a suggestion from the Chinese
officials to the effect that the ministers
meet and formally welcome the emperor
when he arrives at Pekin.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
SHAOY-LOOKING FIGHT.
Him Jeffries Wins In Five Rounds From
Gus Rubin at San Francisco.


SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16.-In on,
OF the most unsatisfactory prize fight
ever witnessed in this country Jamei
j. Jeffries proved the victor last nighl
over Gus Rubin, the Akron giant. Ii
the fifth round Of what was to have beer
2O-round struggle Rubin wilted and
then surrendered to his peer, to tn,
utter amazement and disgust Of the as
sembled thousands. No one was more
surprised at the outcome than Jeffriei
himself, who asserted that while he haC
delivered one telling blow in the SECOND
round he did not expect to win the vic
tory so easily.
Almost from the beginning OF the
fight Rubin appeared frightened. The
fight was practically finished in the sec
ond round when JEFF landed left hooL
ON the jaw that took all the fight oul
Of Ruhlin Rubin claimed that a chance
blow in the pit Of the tomach rendered
aim unfit for fighting. His seconds
complained bitterly but Rubin insisted
that he was the victim Of an accident
JEFF walked to Ruhlin's corner. asked
what was the matter, then turned in
disgust and proceeded to his dressing
room while the spectators rose as one
man and cheered the champion while
they denounced Rubin as quitter and
fakir
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Burglars Caugh, while j. un er

SCOTTDALE, Pa, Nov. 16.-Early
Thursday morning two negroes were dis
covered in the hardware store of Eichcl
& Graft by the poll" = ''"'- % ,
were cornered the robbers opened fire
The police returned /, aAa ....... ..
McWhorten covered the two EegroG
and held them until assistance arrived
The prisoners refused to give theil
names and were sent to Jail. The
robbers had lot of reyolvcrs, knivei
and ra2ors ready to carry off Thit
makes the tenth time this store has beeI
entered by burglars within the past
three years.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20

PARIS, Nov. 1G.-.La Liberte yester-
lay asserted that 100000 francs worth
Of detenoratcd American timed foods
have been discovered among the military
stores at Nerddn. General Andre, the
minister Of war. has consequently ordered
all timed food among army stores,
whether French or American. to be sold
on the ground that it would be better to
have no stores at all than to depend
upon canned provisions which would be
found to he bad at the outbreak Of a war.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
SUMMARY CT THE NEWS
Short Items From Various
Parts OF the World.

Record Of Many Happenings Condensed
aud Put In small Space and Arranged
with Special Regard For the Convent.
enoe of the Reader who Has Little
Time to Spare.
Diplomatic relations between France
and Turkey have been resumed and Ad-
mjral Caillard has been ordered to leave
Mtylene.
Consul General Dickinson, hearing
that the Bulgarian brigands intended to
kill Miss Stone after taking ransom,
announced that he would not pay it until
she was free.
In his message to congress President
Roosevelt will discuss trusts and rec
ommend publicity in all matters for the
safeguarding Of investors.
To strengthen the case against Jane
Toppan the Bay State authorities will
exhumc the bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. Al
den Z. Davis.
1t is possible that Minister WI may
be offered the newly founded Chinese
chair in Columbia university.
Three persons were cut and bruised
by an automobile accident at Yonkers,
caused by a defective pavement.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
Girls Couldn't stand Neglect.

BINGHAMTON, y. Y. Nov. 10
The girls of the village Of Great Bend,
Pa, some time ago organized an anti
tobacco league. one Of the principles Of
which was that no member should asso-
ciatc with young man who used to-
baccO In any form. The young men Of
the village accordingly unanimously re-
solved To 90 with out-0f-town girls. Az
Ter standing this neglect for sometime
the club at its last meeting capitulated
and diSbanded.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

Member of CongreSS-J. X. p. Hall.
Member Of Setdte-A. NJ. Neeley.
Assem6iy-A. A NJ Doutt.
President Judge-W. NJ. Lindsey.
Associate Jtdges-R. Is. Crawford, W.
II. II. Dotterer
Prothonotary, Register C Recorder, &c.
John II. Robertson.
SheriG.-J. w. Jameson.
FredSurer-S. NJ. Henry.
Commissioners NJ. Herman, John
II. Carson. J. r. Dale.
District AttOrneV-S. d. Irwin.
jury C0mmfssiOnerS-Lev q. Rey-
nolds, Peter Youngk.
COr0ner-Dr. J. w. Morrow.
County A Auditors-J. X, Clark, X. j.
Flynn, Geo. l.. King.
County Superintendent-E. f.. Stitzin-
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 10. - General
Chaffee has issued a general order highly
commenting the conduct of a detachment
Of the First infantry which made scout
into the island of Samar from Aug l3 TO
- last. Captain Harold l.. jackson was
in command of the detachment which
consisted Of First Lieutenant Joseph ".
Beacham, Ir.. contract Surgeon Conn
Il. OhlinSer, 10 enlisted men Of Company
|, 20 Of Company l. and 80 natives.
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WOMAN'S AWFUL DEATH.
Aged and Helpless Cripple Burned t,
ID ath In Her Home.

MEDIA. lu.. SIS. '--Si-ting alone
in her home and unable to move from
her chair, Mrs. MAJ iJo,--e..y %
Rockdale near here, aged 80 years, anC
a cripple, was burned to death yesterday
Ms Dougherty has been an invalid fol
90 years and it has been her custom tl
stay alone in her house during the day
while her husband was at work.
Yesterday woman neighbor saw
smoke coming from the building and hur
rying to the house to rescue Mrs. Dough
erty, found the door locked, and she was
unable to get in. The building was soon
envclopcd in flames and piercing slrieks
could he heard within, but no one was
able to aid the unfortunate woman.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20

NEW CASTLE, Pa, Nov. 15.-
Plans for the construction of monster
viaduct in this city are now befor,
Judge Wallace. This structure will b,
erected jointly 10y the authorities and
the railroad companies All the latter
entering the city have expressed will
ingness to assist in this matter, and tn,
New Castle Traction company, the cit,
and county authorities will bear the bal
ancc Of the expense.
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BURIED IN MOLTEN STAG.
Horrible Acc dent In Which One Mar
Was XII eI AMI Twh sally Injured.

hblltbAf 4tfh 20 w ANA " hath Oht
Way XII eI AMI Tw1 ilaIiy Injured.
HOMESTEAD, Pa, Nov. 1S.-One
man dead and two seriously burned is the
result of a party Of workmen being
buried under Il mass Of molten Stag a
the Howard Axle works yesterday. Tn,
dead:
John Ruska. aged ID years, Home
stead, leaves widow and four children.
The injured are: Andrew Hulsi, ageC
33 years. Homestead. and George Siski
aged 10. Homestead.
The accident occurred on the cindeI
dump back Of the company's plant. Tn,
victims We're engaged in collecting scraI
when party Of worlmen at the tor
of the dump, about 20 feet above
dumped their car over the edge u.
noticing the men were directly benca;l
them. The car contained about eigh
tons Of Stag, part of which was rec
hot and much of it in molten state
Before help could reach the unfortunate,
Ruska was dead and HulSi 50 badly
burned that he eau hardly recover.
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; LANCASTER. Pa. Nov. 10.-AIichael
Render, farmer Of Mount Joy town
ship. was dragged to death by horse
yesterday. Render was thrown from the
horse he was riding and the animal ran
for a quarter Of a mile when it turned
and came back to the farm dragging
Render. The unfortunate man was un-
able to cxtricatc himself and was dead
when found. The body was terribly cut
and bruised and nearly all the clothes
were torn Of
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CONNELLSNlLLE, Pa, Nov. 49,
Down at the Morgan mines d.. g.. .lC
Mrs IL. &. Farmer are r"uiri D,
congratulations Of their neighbors OF
their marriage. The groom is 13 and tn,
bride 80. 1t was long courtship thai
led Hugh Farmer Of Morgan and Miss
May Leonard of Union together. They
knew each other from the time they Were
in their twentieS, and friendship ripeneG
into love with the approach Of old age
Last week they We're married by &
UniOntown minister.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20

ALTOONA. Pa. Nov. LIT is au
thoritivcly reported that the Steinway
piano manufactory of New York intendi
locating a factory employing 1000 mer
in this city if suitable arrangement,
can be had. Mayor H. f. Giles is in re-
ceipt Of letter asking for detailed in
formation, which has been turned over
to the board of trade for prompt ac
tiOn.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20

Presby yterian Sabbath School at 9:45 a.
M. NJ. Il. Sabbath School at l0:C0 a. m.
Preaching m NJ. Il. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. o. ii. Nickle
Preaching in the f. NJ. Church every
Sabbath evening at the usual hour. Rev.
McGarvy, Pastor.
Services in the Presbyterian Church
every sabbath morning and evening,
Rev. J. V. NsAninch officiating.
The regular meetings of the w. Z. T..
U. are held at the headquarters ON the
second and fourth Tuesdays OF each
IN, nth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
Trolley Car Jumped the Track

YOUNGSTOWN, o., Nov. IA troll
ley car ON the Youngstown and Sharon
Electric railway jumped the track in
HUbbgrd. seven miles from here. yoster-
day while going mt good rate Of speed.
SIX persons were injured. Frank Neil
son o. ShGron. Pa. was badly hurt about
the head and is in serious condition.
The car was wrecked.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-11-20
BRITISH SURRENDER.

Command of District Troops Refused
to Fight the Beers.
MlDDLEBUEG, Cape Colony, Nov.
lG.-One hundred and eighty district
mounted troops, composed largely of
Dutchmen, with their arms and horses.
surrendered to Smuts commando Oct.
Is.
The district troops fired most Of their
ammunition at long range and then re-
fused to fight further.
Captain Thornton, theircommander, be-
heves their surrender to have been
prcarranged.