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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
No More Mud.

After next week there will be no more
mud in Annapolis, and this city will be
one of the best paved cities. outside OF
Baltimore, in the State, as well as the
most quaint and picturesque. Contractor
George Jewell expects to complete State
Circle the first of next week, and this is
the last street TO be paved under the
SI2I 600 bond Tor street improvements.
The new paving makes Annapolis, with
its beautiful location on creeks. river and
in sight Ct the bay, one of the most
attractive resident cities in the country.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
shaa And Rlna Fish.

Lovers OF the 6ny tribe viii find to-
morrow at the Fish Market Stall No. 9.
William Sands & Company. fine lot OF
fresh Shad and Blue Fish. just from the
waters of the Chesapeake. They caught
only limited number in their hsh nets.
and will dispose OF them at reasonable
price. Shad at this season is rarity
in our market.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
"Queer People And Queer Things

The Rev. r. E. Peters. pastor OF
Mary land Avenue M. +. Church, will
deliver lecture tomorrow Friday even
ing, in the lower room of the church, the
subject Of which will be Queer People
And Queer Things" Mr.. Peters lee
lures are always bright and chatty, full
OF wit ard wisdom, and many good and
practical lessons are to be learned from
them. The proceeds are for the benefit
of the church.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
COMMON SENSE ANT
CONSUMPTION

The treatment of consEmp-
ion IS every year bccom-
ing more successful. The
majority of cases can be cured
if taken in time. Net mere
medicine but more comr on
sense is the cause Of the inn
provement.
Fresh air. good climate, food,
clothing, exercise, all these arc
important features Of common
sense treatment.
As a builder of flesh and
restorer of strength SCOTS
Emulsion is still unequal
ed. The special action
of SCOTS Emulsion on the
lungs IS as much ct a mystery
as ever-but an undoubted
fact.
Common sense and SCOTS
Emulsion is good treatment.
Wen send you l;itIe to Try, if you Ike
SCOTT & BOVINE, 4oo Pearl street. New York.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain uncalled
for in the Annapolis posioffice. Persons
claiming them should mention they we're
advertised in the EVENING CAPITAL -
Mr.. Iohn Amos, g. c. Badcock, Mr..
Joe Collie. Mr. Wilson Hammond, Mr..
w. Muller. Mr.. Lee NinsOn, Mr.. Chas.
Scipio, Mr.. F. +. Smith. Mr.. William
Wright. Mrs. Mary (. Baket, Mrs. Jos.
Bell, Miss Osee Davis, Miss Matte File
brown, Mrs. Alice {. Jones.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
Elks To Have A House Warming.

The Annapolis Lodge OF Benevolent
and Protective Order Of Elks who have
recently purchased the old Franklin resi-
dence for their home, are arranging to
have house warming and social session
in their new home.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
Kern Given Hearing.

Charles H. Kern, of Baltimore, who
married Miss May E. Berry in this city
on August IS. 1899, and has been charg-
ed with bigamy by his first wife, was
brought here this afternoon on the 5
o'clock train, ard given hearing before
Justice Davis. the result of which will be
made known in tomorrow's issue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
ulustraiiye Lecture,

Prot G. Wharton James viii deliver
an illustrated lecture at the public school
tonight at s o'clock on the Navajo In
dams. Prof. James is good talker and
the lecture will be full Of interest and in.
struction. Tickets for sale by schotl
children or at the door.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
THANKSGIVING BALL.
At The Assembly Rooms, Thursday Even
ing November 28th.

State Capital Lodge. No. ~. /. o. M.
of this city will give grand ball at the
Assembly Rooms on the above night, for
the benefit of the lodge. As this is the
first ball that the Independent Order of
Mechanics has given for a number of
years it is to be hoped that il will be
literally patronized. The best of order
will be maintained. Grand march starts
at 9. 80 sharp. music by Prof. Schreyer's
orchestra. Price Of tickets; Gentleman
5oc.; Lady, 25c. t
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
The Nor Irritating
Cathartic
Easy &c take. easy 70 opcrats-
Hoods Pills
ORPHANS COURT.
judicial Disposition of The Orphans And
Widows.

Widows.
The Orphans Court met this morning
with Chief Judge Alfred Ijams and Asso-
ciate Judges Charles H. Russell and
Henry Woodward. Sheriff John t. Bowie.
Register Of Wills Luther A. Palmer and
Deputy Register Joseph o Fowler.
present. The following business was
transacted:
EBIn the matter OF the estate OF Louisa
Shjourdan, the admistratrix being cited
by the Court 20 appear and show cause
why the estate is not settled. appeared
and asked for an extension Of one week.
which was granted by the Court.
Account OF sales of the personal estate
of Julius Z. Wilson was filed and passed
Bond OF A Theo. Brady. administra-
ior Of Caroline Scrack. deceased. was
filed and approved and letters OF admin
istration granted and notice TO creditors
given
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
Pioture Mounting.

Mounting pictures is quite fad. To
accommodate the trade the CAPITAL has
on hand Photographic mounting board in
various colors, passe partout. hangem
and crystal crepe paper. For sale at
moderate prices at this office. oI5-*r2s
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
Teachers Appointed.

AT meeting last night of the board
of trustees of the Annapolis High School,
Miss Annie Wells and Miss Maud Field
meyer, recent graduates of the school,
were appointed sub.teachers for one year
only. at a salary OF 5000 each.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
STATEoF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 90
LUCAS COUNTY.


FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of +.
j. CHENNEY 4 doing bushes in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said and that said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that cam
net be cured by the use of HALLS Ca
TARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENNEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day OF December,
A. D., 1856.
A. w GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
t-)
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testi-
mOnials. free.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
R. & A. s. L. r. R.

Will sell each Saturday and Sunday
during November excursion tickets to Ball
tmore at so cents. These tickets will be
good to return on all trains the following
Monday. SHELLMAN b. BROWN,
G.. T. * F.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
WANTED.

YOUNG MEN to travel and learn
business. Salary SI2.oo per week and
expenses. Address IN. E. G.,
aga Ist ST., S. E.
OF Washington. ID. c.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
Fish Nets For Sale.

ONE BUCK NET, 100 fathoms long and IS feet
deep: ONE THREAD SlIAD NET, 50 fathoms
long lSS feet deep; ONE SMALLER 81 MESH
THREAD NET, - Athoms long, 1917 feet deep;
one, 20 hthoms long, inch mesh, feet deep:
SIX SMALLER NETS. 3 or six feet deep, three
inch mesh. All hand knit, knit them myself. |
will sell the above cheap for cash. Call at No. 13
Prince George street and examine them, all in
good order.
nov II 1w JOHN THOMPSON.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

EOR sALE-A COVERED scow about
L Isxto feet comparatively new. VIII sell
for one-haif its cost. Apply to q. w. SMITH,
"a Main Street. now
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

TOR RENr-A FLAT or ROOMS with
Il hot aud cold water, Main street. Apply
10 {. w. SMITH, a. Main Street. now
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

- FOR REST-HoUsE No. 81 cLoU-
IL eester Street Apply OF Charles IL. Tread
way, Io9 Prince George ~, at Mrs. RoBECK'a
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

WANTED. FRONT ROOM ON FIRST
w door, for Physician Office, wednesday
afternoons 2 toO Location central. Neighbor'
hood OF Church Circle preferred. Address, DIT
Mansfield, 1910 Broadway, Baltimore, Md Nv
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

NOR sALE.-Two CD STORY FRAME
II HOUSE on Acton Lane Reuting Tor Sl2.O0
dollars per month, for sale apply 10 X. g. kL-
LOTT Arundel Building.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
LOST.

BOOK-Title Museum Hermeticum"
green cover, title on back in gold letters
red back ground, also
"Dietionaire de rAcademie Francois.
Two volumes, very old, missing from
Office since Oct 1900, Property of family
for over a century. Suitable reward for
recovery.
DIR, GORDON H. CLAUDE,
nS 26 State Circle.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

n NTIQUE FURNITURE FOR SALE
n Consisting OF Chars. Bureaus, Desks, &c.
For particulars apply at 81 Market street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

D.-TRUsTwoRTHY YOUNG man
w for travelling position paying $500 weekly
and expenses Mast be energetic aud furnish
good references and gas. deposit. Blown. 1896
Cherry ST., Philadelphia. Nv.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

nOARDING-GOoD TABLE BOARD WITH
ID or without rooms, az 90 Prince George street
kpniy an nremirss nov. IL Nv
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

Misunderstanding 8 IN 4
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

XEyANTRD-TWO COLLECTORS FOR THE
w Baltimore Life Insurance Company. Apply
20 W. q. GOTT school street. MI"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

n FOR sALE-A GOOD WORK HORSE
I@ySin good condition. owner has no
for same win sell cheap. Apply 10 ID.
MILLER, Market House. o W
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
Z FOR SALE. 4

FARMS, large and small. in Anne
Arundel county, Maryland. on and near
salt water; in the neighborhood of Balti-
more, Annapolis and Passport also
building lots near Eastport. Apply to
THE FARMERS NATL BANK,
SAG Annapolis. Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

~ FOR RENT-THE THREE STORY
.E:H and Basement Residence on Duke of Glou-
oester street. next 20 J. X. Magruder's IS for
rent ready furnished. Address A, ROSS, u. s.
NJ, 0Ol Merchants Bank Building, Baltimore,
Md, or 20 Mr.. l.. Dorsey Gassaway, Farmers
National Bank this city. o7m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14
FOR SALE.

Household Furniture, consisting of Bedroom
Suits. PRrlor suit, he'd, Bedding, Blankets,
Comforts, Dishes. Glass ware, China, stoves,
Carpets, Mattings Rugs, &c For sale cheap
at private sale. Can be seen on premises 40
Charles Street. owner to leave the city. now
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

txTANTED-A GOOD COOK. WHITE Ok
w coi0red good wages. Apply corner hlns
George aud Holland Street. Ma"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

7 osT-PoCKE T.BoOK CONTAINING st.2s
l. between NJ ~ smiths bakery and ~ Con
duit Street Finder viii be rewarded II same is
returned 10 20 Conduit Street, City Hotel House.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

nonrv To IoAN ON CITY PROPERTY
MUNEE IN Sans 20 Eult borrower.
apply % R. @. ELLIOTT,
~ Real Rssate Agent Arundel Building.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

WANTED A POOR WHITE WoMA al.l
w family washing 10 DO At home. APpg
APtTAL Ofloe. 70 ~
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

TOR sALE-NICE ORGAN IN GOOD CON
4 dition, aud a good Cook stove for sale. Ap-
Nv a. IA Wet street nlSiw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

Notary Public h sSEAe i,
see opposite 6ourt House, Annapolis. Nd. e6
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

boy wANTED-AT c. A. FRIEMEL's %
ID West street, 10 learn the harness trade Ap'
ly at tie store. "
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1901-11-14

WANTS, LOST, FOR sALE.
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No, s.ee.isir. a lines. inserted oSR WEEK, or
iess foy Is Cents. and additional lines in pro
portion-to be accompanied BY the CASH
$500, 81, 900, $4,000
To lend on Mortgage in sums to suit.
JAMES NJ. MUNRoE.
"a Atty. and Trustee.
noHcV To LoAs ON CITY PROPERTY
MUNEI IN sans 70 suis borrower
apply % r. @. ELLIOTT,
IA Real Rssate Agent Arundel Building.
Notary Public A s1EAs i,
Gee. opposite court House, Annapolis. Nc. %
TooY wANTED-AT c. A. FRIENEL's 50
ID West street, 10 learn the harness trade Ap'
~ at tie store.
txTANTED-A GOOD COOK. WHITE OR
cs,,,,s s5,d IIoiis1d street ni4W
VxyANTRD.-BY POOR WHITE WOMAN
.,,7. 80 aeScs ni3lw
T-oR sALE-NIcE ORGAN IN GOOD CON
dillon, aud a good Cook stove for sale. Ap-
ply at % West street, 10 4"
- FOR PENTHOUSE no. 81 MARKET
-. Street. Apply al CAPITAL Office. Ma"
7 AUTHORIZATIONS CONTAINING SA2s
l., between NJ. NJ. smiths bakery and ~ Con
duit Street Finder win be rewarded II same II
returned 10 40 Conduit treet, City Hotel House.
xxyANTRp-Two COLLECTORS FOR THE
w Baltimore Life Insurance Company apply
20 W. q. GOTT, school street. MI"
noARDTNg-GooD TABLE BOARD WITH
ID or without rooms, at 90 Prince George street
Apply on premises INV - ="
,,oR sALE.-Two 90 STORY FRAME
IT HOUSE on Acton Lane Renting iof $lzo0
dollars per month, for sale apply TO X. q. Eli
LOTT. Arundel Building.
D-TRUsTwoRTHY YOUNG man
w for travelling position paying Sl5.VO weekly
and expenses. Mast be energetic aud furnish
good references and <25 deposit Blown. l95o
Cherry st., Philadelphia. Nv.
TXTANTED. FRONT ROOM ON FIRST
w door, for Physicians Office, wednesday
afternoons 10 q locltlon central. Neighbor'
Mansfield, 100 S broadway, baltimore Md. Nv
- FOR RENT-HoUsE NO 81 GLoU-
- eester street. Apply OF Charles IL. Tread
way Io9 Prince George ~, at Mrs RoBECK'S.
EOR sALE-A COVERED scow about
l. ISxto feet comparatively new. VIII sell
for oue-haif its cost Apply to q. W. SMITH,
a. Main Street no"
Tor RENT-A FLAT or 4 ROOMS with
Il hot aud cold water, Main Street. Apply
TO G w. SMITH, az Main Street. now
Wanted-BOyS-sARRPv,yssiRshSs
GLASS WORKS COMPANY, Passport n4w
n NTIQUE FURNITURE FOR SALE
n Consisting OF Chars. Bureaus, Desks, &c.
For particulars apply at FL Market street.
~ FOR sALE-A GOOD WORK HORSE |
I]Iin good condition. owner has no use
for same win sell cheap. apply TO ID.
MILLER, Market House. o
Ia FOR RENT-THE THREE STORY |
.k: and Basement Residence on Duke of Glou- |
oestcr Street next 20 J. X. Magruder's, IS for /
rent ready furnished. Address A, ROSS, u. 5. |
~, COZ Merchants Bank Building, Baltimore,
Md, or 20 Mr.. l.. Dorsey Gassaway, Farmers
National Bank this city. 49, o7m
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-25
NAVY DEPART MENT
H0MING PIGEONS
SOLD AT AUCTION
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Dec. A.-The homing
pigeons of the Navy Department are to
be sold at public auction December 30.
Wireless telegraphy is to take the place
of the pigeons. Rear Admiral A. S. Bar
ker, commandant of the Brooklyn navy
yard, said to-day that he inferred the de-
partment intended to develop wireless tel
egraphy just as it has demonstrated the
value of smokeless powder.
"I suppose they will first develop wire
less telegraphy and then establish sta
tions wherever they please" said the ad-
miral. "There was navy board appoint
ed to look into the matter some time ago.
I suppose the sale of the pigeons is the
result of their labors."
ST. JOHNS, n. F.. Dec. A.-Signor Mar
conf left here for Ottawa this afternoon.
He expects to stay there but a short time
and hopes to reach England by January
10. The inventor is grati1ed over the out
come of his controversy with the Anglo
American Telegraph Company. One Of
Marconi's assistants has accompanied him
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-25
VIRGINIA. TOWN
Is "SH0T UP" BY
DRUNKEN RAIDERS

WILLIAMSON, Va, Dec. A.-Several
Logan County men rode into Dingess, a
few miles west of here, to-day and while
intoxicated ''shot up the town" The cit
izens fled in terror as plate glass windows
were cracked by flying bullets. In the
party were Walter Adams and John Null
Inns, half-brothers. Constable John Dill
Ion was sent for and half an hour later
arrived and attempted to arrest the men,
when a regular street duel occurred,
probably twenty shots being fired. Con-
stable Dillon and John Mullins were
killed instantly and Adams was slightly
wounded. The latter mounted his horse
and rode rapidly to the interior.
Dillon is widely known. The excitement
is intense, and should Adams be captured
a lynching may occur.
Sheriff Hi Williamson of this city
heads posse that is also after Adams.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-25
FRANCE CONDEMNS
THE PUBLICATION
OF THE CARTOONS

PARIS. Dec. 24-During the discussion
of the budget OF the Ministry of the In
terror in the Chamber of Deputies to-day
NJ. d'Estournelles de Constant (Repub-
lican) called attention to the publication
of carica lures of foreign sovereigns. which
the Deputy strongly condemned, pointing
out that it wounded the national senti-
ments of foreigners and kept them away
from Paris, thus injuring business
The Deputy's remarks were received
with mingled applause and protests.
M. Millevoye Nationalist Republican,
said foreigners should be more considerate
of Frenchmens S feelings and dwelt on the
manner in which the French army had
been treated in English newspapers.
The Premier, M. Waldeck- Rousseau, re-
piled. He said the Government condemned
the caricatures of foreign sovereigns, but
would observe the law, which provided
that prosecutions could only be under
taken at the request of interested parties.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-25
Argentina and Chile Are
Said to Have Signed
a Protocol.
Forces to Evacuate the Ter
ritory in Dispute Pending
Arbitration.
All the Issues Involved in the Pres
ent Dispute May Be Referred
to the British Boundary
Commission.

BUENOS AYRES, Dec. 24-The report
that Senior Concha Subercasseau, the
Chilean Minister, will renew here the ne
gotiations between Chile and Argentina
on a conciliatory basis, namely, the
evacuation by the forces of the two re-
publics of the territories in dispute, ap
pears to be confirmed. A protocol in this
sense is said to have been signed.
WASHINGTON, Dec. A.-EncoUraging
news has reached the State Department
from Buenos Ayres and the officials have
renewed confidence that there will be a
peaceful settlement of the serious dispute
between Chile and Argentina. United
States Minister Lord at Buenos Ayres
has reported by cable that the Argentine
Government has concluded not to press
the demand upon Chile which threatened
to lead to hostilities, but instead has de-
cided to allow the issue to go before the
boundary commission, which has for sew
eral years been engaged in the delimi-
tation of the boundary Moreover, Lord
reports that while the Argentine Minister
to Chile has arrived in Buenos Ayres the
Argentine Legation at Santiago de Chile
has not been closed and consequently
diplomatic relations between the two
countries have not been Interrupted. as
was supposed from the report from our
Minister in Chile,
Commenting upon the London reports
to the effect that the boundary commits
sion could not deal with the pending is
sue, being limited in functions by the
treaty which created it to the definition
of the boundary it is pointed out that,
admitting the existence of this Limitation,
there is still no good reason why Chile
being willing, the necessary additional
authorization may not be given the COM
mission by mutual consent of the parties.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-25
GYPSUM COMBINE
Is FORMED WITH
HEAVY CAPITAL

CHICAGO, Dec. A.-The consolidation
Of twenty-five companies controlling the
principal gypsum fields of the United
States was effected to-day under the name
of the Gypsum Company The company
has paid-up capital of $4,000 900. 1t will
have no bond issue and its stock will not
be offered for sale, as it has been under
written by the persons entering into the
combination. The company's avowed pur-
pose is to develop the use of gypsum in
the manufacture of plaster as against
that of lime.
George D. Emery of Boston, Emil Durr,
S. T. Meservey of Fort Dodge, Ia, W.
A. Avery of Detroit and Hewitt Boyce
Of Kingston, N. Y, compose the advis-
ory committee of the new company.
Although incorporated in New Jersey
the principal office of the company will
be at Chicago, with distributing branches
at Omaha, ST. Louis and Buffalo.
o ! ! q
to Ottawa. His other assistants have re-
turned to England, taking part of the
wireless apparatus with them.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-25
SHOT BY LAWYER
WHILE AWAITING
TRIAL FOR FRAUD

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Dec. 24-W. L..
Dodd president of the Southern Mutual
Aid Association, whose case is pending in
the United States court for alleged frauds
in the administration of his office as treas
urer of the Birmingham Debenture Com
pany, was shot and dangerously wounded
this morning by w. NJ. Little, one of his
attorneys 1t is said that the shooting
was due to temporary alteration of mind
Little having acted queerly recently
Owing to Dodd's injuries the case
against him before United States Com
missioner Cornish has been continued un-
til January 15
w. NJ Little is prominent attorney
and was formerly United States Consul
at Honduras
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-25

ARE SERIOUS
At TAFELKOP
British Forces Sustain
Heavy Loss in the
Battle.
Beers Dressed as Yeomen
Kill Three Officers and
Twenty-Five Troopers.
Kitchener Continues to Send Reports
of Many Minor Captures, but
War in South Africa Is
Still in Progress.

LONDON, Dec. A.-The list Of casual
ties in the engagement fought by Colonel
Damant's force at Tafelkop, Orange
River Colony, on December 20, when the
Beers, who were dressed as British yeo-
men, defended kopje against Damant's
advance guard, is heavier than was first
reported by Lord Kitchener. It now ap-
pears that the British lost three officers
and twenty-nine killed and had five Of
hcers and thirty-five men wounded
An army order issued tonight an
nounces that no volunteers will be ac-
cepted in the future who are only able to
devote to training purposes the time re-
Quired for elementary barrack square
drill. The commander in chief points out
in this connection that modern warfare
has so changed conditions that in order
that they shall be effective it is now i'm
perative that the volunteers attend the
annual instruction camps and field
maneuvres.
1t is generally believed that this order
viii wipe out a.large majority of the pres
ent volunteers.
The War Office has decided to withdraw
twenty DaUuerles OF arInlery from South
Africa at once. This action is taken on
the ground that under the present con-
ditions Of guerilla warfare the guns are
Of little use, and are rather a hindrance
Of mobility and decisive action.
Lord Kitchener in a. dispatch dated Jo-
hannesburg, Monday, December %, re-
ports the weeks results as being forty
five Beers killed, twenty-five wounded,
80 made prisoners and thirty-five surren-
dered.
The San Francisco call., 1901-12-25
REVOLUTION is SPREADING.
One Battle Is Fought Within Fifty
Miles Of Caracas.


Miles of Caracas.
PORT DE FRANCE, Island of Marti-
nioue, Dec. 24.-The Venezuelan gunboat
Restaurander left here during the night
Her destination is unknown. The British
steamer Ban Righ, said to be loaded with
arms and ammunition intended for the
adherents Of Senor AIatos, has arrived
here from Antwerp, which port she left
November 29- Another alleged revolution
ary vessel has been sighted TO the east
ward Of this island.
There was fighting yesterday in Vene-
zuela, where the revolutionary movement
is spreading. The engagement took place
at Villa de Coura, about fifty miles from
Caracas, and II is reported that the revo-
lutionary commander, General Luciano
Mendoza, was defeated by the Govern
ment troops.
= Fighting has also occurred in the state
l of Carabobs, but definite news on the
subject is difficult to obtain.
A dispute has arisen between the Of
hcials Of the German railroad running
from Caracas to Valencia and the Gov
ernment. All traffic is suspended between
these two points and the railroad stations
are occupied by troops.
Great excitement prevails everywhere
IN venezuela, particularly in Caracas. The
situation is very serious.