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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-16
Picked mp on the street ana
mailed by Edgar Norris. Suite L
Lotus Block. Chicago, III.
MISS KITTY LINCOLN. <
DAYTON. OHIO.

''Sueh earelessnessl" calculated Miss Kit
ty, pouting; dropped my letter in the
street and never knew it. l wonder who
Edgar Morris Is. Pretty name. He must
be nice to mail lost letter. L think ought
to write and thank him since he las given
ne his address"
This she proceeded to do, and in few
days received polite reply which seemed
to require an immediate acknowledgement.
Poor Arthur Miss Lincoln remembered
thu warning about being off with the old
love before you are on with the new, and
wrote an honest little note Of release to her
former lover, a thought transferenee on
which he had never figured. But he will
Hever again employ vagrant boy as loves
messenger. and he is not at present dis
eiple Of either love or tslepAthy,- ChieAgo
Record Herald
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-16

May Woodby-0h, pshaw! thst's just my
luck. Ny new coats black, and here my
unele's gone and died.
Sue Giddy--Goodness, What are you
complaining ahouts
Why. il la only gotten light coat
could wear one of those swell mourning
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-16
Races Sept. 26-27.
At 2 O'Clock p. M.
At 2 O'Clock P. M.

500 Dash-Free Pahsamaroi River Valley
Custer county horses $50 so 1s s2 80 End
Saddle Raee-For public money
One-haf mile Purse-S5OOO $500 1s $500 End
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-16
Stage Line !
SALMON & CHALLIS.

First-clasS service carrying
passengers, mail and express.
Stages leave Challis for Sal
mon at 8 O. IN. on Tuesday,
Thursday aud Saturday. Arriv-
ing in Challis at 6 p. IN. on Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday.
E. A. READICKER, Mgr,
+ Nickerson, Agt,, Challis.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-16
SOCIETIES.

CUSTER LODGE NO. 81, 1. o. o. F.
Regular meetings each Saturday
night at o'clock at their hall in
Challis. Visiting Brothers in good
standing are invited.
JOHN STEPHENS, n. G..
j. G. FINNELL, Secretary.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-16
DIRECTORIES.

SUPREME COURT.
Ralph p. Quarles,
1. n. Sullivan,
Charles Stockslager.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-16
CHURCH MEETINGS.

Regular meetings az the Congrega-
tional Church in Challis :
Morning serN ices each Sunday at IL
O'Clock. Evening services at 1880
O'Clock each Sunday.
Sabbath School each Sunday at >
O'Clock p. m.
Christian EndeavOr meeting every
Thursday evening ut 1880 O'clock.
REV. r. S. MCPHERSON, Pastor.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-16
SILVER LEAF REBEKAH NO. q

Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge No. %,
/. o. o. f., of Challis, holds its regular
meetings in the Odd Fellows hall, on
the 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights of
each month. Visiting members in
good standing always welcome.
MRS. ETHEL PHILIPS, n. G..
Miss Nellie Bennett, Secretary.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-16

CUSTER ENCAMPMENT NO. 10.
Custer Encampment No.1O, I.O.O.F.
holds its regular meetings ia the Odd
Fellows hall in Challis, on the LIST ana
Bird Wednesday nights of each month
at 6 o'clock. Visiting Patriarchs in
good standing welcome.
A. p. CHALLIS, C. p.
Geo. L. Keyes, Scribe.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1902-09-16

JUDGE OF 4th DISTRICT.
X. /. PERKY.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15
Read the ads.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
CONNECTIONS FOR AsHEvILLE AS FOL-
 LOWS.

No. 36 No. 42 Lv Memphis 1O:30 a. m. 8:0O p. m. Ar Asheville 5:50 a. m. 2:15 p. m. Mo- 36 carries coaches and sleeper to Asheville and beyond without change.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15
SUPERB CLIMATE.

In Colorado all the conditions of health are met. There is a sufficient altitude to cause lung and chest de- velopment; there is the dry, exhilar- ating mountain air, with an almost absolute absence of malaria; there is the tonic effect of bracing climate, without it's rigors; an atmosphere filled with ozone; cool nights in sum mer, bright, sunny sky almost every day in the year, conducive of cheer fitness and bringing new pleasure every morning, constantly stimulating both mind and body.
 The low rates put in effect via the Union Pacific, enable you to reach these great parks without unneces- sary expenditure of time or money.
 Full information cheerfully fur nished on application to J. H. LoTH- RoP, General Agent, St. Louis, Mo.
 66b4w
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15

We thank patrons for the which we aped o pay our okhod their regular add to surplus fund and profit
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15

1 Swiss and cream cheese at Huff mans. 53 dtf.
 Huffman's cream bread takes the lead.
 Ed Mann of Jonesboro spent Sum- day in this city.
 MT. and Mrs. J. s. Wilmans went to Memphis Monday, where the latter is having her eyes treated by a special ist.
 Summer Tourist Rates Cheap rates to nearly all resorts, via the Iron Mountain. For rates call on w. M. GREGG, Agent.
 Huffman's candies are the best on the market the three leading candy firms of St. Louis and the leading one of Little Rock, say so. 275-dtf
 Miss Margaret Rhames was the guest of honor Friday evening at a ping-pong party given by Miss Eliza beth Martin in Little Rock.
 Miss Lee Adams left on the branch train Tuesday noon for Evening Shade, where she will spend her allotted va cation, the guest of her sister Miss Allie Adams.
 Mrs. J. Brandenburg and daughters Misses Ray and Lucy Brandenburg, Messrs. Robert Hooker and Theo. Phillips left Tuesday morning for Ravenden Springs, where they will spend several weeks.
 The Southern Hotel, of Ravenden Springs, Ark, is now open for guests. Lithia water for kidneys, liver and stomach troubles. I12 miles west of Memphis on the Frisco System. Write for rates. Address, Manager, Southern Hotel. 59b3m.
 Sam R. Hudson of Paragould ar rived Monday night to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Nancy Hudson. He has accepted a position with w. A. Joyce and is an excellent pharmacist of experience and broad acquaintanceship here. His friends will learn with pleasure that he is to remain in Newport. | E
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15
SPECIAL RATES VIA
 THE IRON MOUNTAIN.

Tacoma, Wash, S52.5O. Tickets on sale July Il to 21 inclusive, final re- turn limit Sept. 15
 San Francisco, Cali, only $47 50. Round trip tickets on sale August to 8. Going transit limit on these tickets September 25 passage to begin on date of sale and to be continuous up to first. Colorado, Wyoming or Texas points enroute, west thereof stopovers may be had at any point, final return limit Sept. 30. Going or returning via Portland, $11 higher. Via Portland and St. Paul, $16 higher. Via Port land, St. Paul and Chicago, $21 higher For further information call on
 w. M. GREGG, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15

WHEREAS there is much travel on Bridge
 Avenue leading from the city of Newport across the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf Rail- road to Malcolm Avenue and that trains are al most continually passing over said Avenue crossing rendering it place of great danger to the public; and that the maintaining of flag man at said Avenue crossing to warn the travel ing public of approaching trains would greatly lessen the danger.
 THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Newport
 Sec. L That the said Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad Company shall station and main tain hagman at the place where Bridge Avenue i'll the city of Newport Arkansas, crosses said railroad to warn the public of approaching trains and prevent said trains from colliding with persons and vehicles on said crossing and to keep said railroad track clear when trains are approaching.
 Sec. 2 That said railroad failing, refusing or neglecting to comply with the provisions of this ordinance shall forfeit and pay to said City the sum of twenty-five dollars; and five dollars per day for each day such failure, refusal or neglect shall continue. Said sums to be recoverable be fore the Mayor.
 Sec 8. That this ordinance take effect and be ill force from and after it's publication
 Approved July Il, 1902.
 ATTEST: Jw GRuBBs, J. R. MAINTAIN, Mayor.
 Recorder
 First published July Is, 1902 INDEPENDENT It.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15

D1RRoToRs D. Bailey Y Cook, " Decker John Flynn Thos J. Graham, J. w. Grubbs R. M Johnson, A. E.
 Shofner, J. M. Stayton.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15
SPECIAL OCCASION
 SUMMER SCHOO L
Knoxville, Tenn, July 19-July 30, 1902,
 Reduced Rates via Southern By.

For the above occasion, the South ern Railway will sell tickets from all points on it's lines to Knoxville, Tenn. and return, at one fare for the round trip, selling June 16, F, IS, 2S, 29, and 30 and July II, 12 and 13, with final limit for return passage August 15, 1902. For further information, call on any ticket agent of the Southern Rail- way or write, c. A. BENsCoTER,
 Asst. Gen'l. Pass. Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15
COMMENCING MAY 31, 1902.

No. 42 will carry sleeper to Ashe- vile without change.
 This enables one to take supper at home and dine in Asheville next day with daylight ride through East Ten nessee mountains, and the "French Broad" scenery.
 Write or call for details, including Summer Homes" folder, list. of hotels and boarding houses, rates of board, etc.
 0. A. DESAUssURE, D. P. A.,
 Memphis, Tenn.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15
INTERESTING READING.

We have on hand at all times a supply of literature, descriptive of the resources and resorts of the great west.
 It is interesting and instructive reading for the farmer, business man md tourist, and will be mailed free on application to J. H. LoTHRoP, c. A., U. P. By. Co.
 9O3 Olive St. St. Louis, Mo-
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15
ORDINANCE NO. llO.

An ordinance to protect the public and provide for stationing flag man by the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad where said Railroad crosses Bridge Avenue in the City of Newport, Arkansas.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15
SPECIAL WEST BOUND
 TOURIST EXCURSION RATES

Via the Iron Mountain Route-Rate S25 round trip to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo. Dates of sale, July to 13, August 1st to IA, 23, 24 and August 30 to September 10 inclusive, final return limit October 31st.
 w. M. GREGG, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15
SUMMER TOURIST RATES.

Choctaw Route will sell excursion tickets daily Newport to Mt. Mag azine, Ark, at rate of $7.50 for round trip, good returning Sep, 30, 1902.
 51btf. w. R. THOMPSON, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15
SUMMER RATES.

Searcy, Ark, rate S2.00 round trip. Ravenden, Ark, rate S265 for round trip. These rates in effect to September 30 and return limit Octo- Der 31 w. M. GREGG, Agent.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15
QQeatber forecast.

Washington, July I5.-Forecast for Ar kansas: Fair and warm Wednesday.
Newport daily independent., 1902-07-15

The Daily Independent by mail or carrier, Ioc per week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28
G. j. SPRAGUE, Prop.

of the Watertown Steam
laundry cordially invites the
citizens Of Watertown and
vicinity to call and inspect
his work. First class work
guaranteed E. O. Plummer,
formerly of the Reedsburg
laundry, will have charge of
plant.
Watertown Steam Laundry
243 First Street Tel. 243 Tiain.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28

They sat on the steps 1T midnight
two fools that were better in bed
murmuring honeyed nothings, while
the silver moon hung her head. Two
fools joyous citation snapped the mi
crobes on their lips, and thrilled witt
queer sensation from toes to finger tips
Telling the same stuff over and over
that was nothing when it was new
gigg ling, gushing and burning, but
frozen through and through. This the
fond affection the young folks have te
bear; they think it is love undying
and angels in envy stare. The bach.
elor thinks it is nothing, the old maid
says it is vice, and mamma says it is
naughty, but the youngsters know il
is NICE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28

another boy aged II, were playing with
22-caliber rifle at OsceOla, the Fisk
boy was shot through the stomach the
ball passing clear through. He is not
expected to live. The gun was used the
day previous and bullet had been left
in it. The boys had been accustomed to
use it for a plaything and did not ex-
anime it.
Surfman Charles ROttman, of the Ken
Osha life saving crew, rescued John FL
sen, an 11-year-Old boy at KenOsha from
watery grave in Lake Michigan Tues
afternoon. The boy, while walking
the north pier, slipped and fell into the
lake. Surfman ROttman reached the
boy just as he was sinking for the last
time.
Henry Assenmacher, carpenter, of
Hartford, fell a distance of SO feet from
a scaffOld ON new malt house, being
built at Rubicon, Tuesday morning and
received a fractured leg, three ribs
broken and internal injuries which may
prove fatal. Assenmacher was build
ing a new scaffOld above the one on
which he stood and was mailing up a
plank when the scantling broke.
The Amigo Manufacturing companys
sawmill and stave factory at Kent six
| teen miles northeast of Amigo, was de-
strOyed by fire last Monday evening.
The origin Of the fire is unknown, but it
| is believed TO have caught from sparks
which came from the woods where farm
ers were burning brush. This company
has been located at Amigo for fifteen
! years.
In row near the Central theatre at
Hurley Tuesday evening, in which six
or eight Finlanders took part, Jacob
MENDOZA shot one of his companions in
the breast infiicting fatal wound, caus-
ing death shortly afterward. MENDOZA
fled, but was captured later in a wood
shed and lodged in Jail. The only
reason given for the shooting is that the
other man attempted to push him off the
sidewalk. He does not know who the
man is that he shot. The name of the
murdered man could not be ascertained.
Both are residents of IrOnwOOd.
It seems that women are slowly but
surely croWding men out of almost every
active industry. Mrs. frankie Willis,
wife Of a Chicago barber was recently ar
rested for horse stealing, plead guilty
in Racine court and on Tuesday last
was sentenced to State prison for two
years. Mrs. Willis admitted having been
arrested in 1887 on the charge of horse
stealing in Milwaukee and serving a
three year term. When taken from the
court room she laughed and chatted
with the officers and seemed to care
little about again being sent to prison.
Frederick P. Kuchenberg, lineman
in attempting to run a small wire over a
pole in the real of Gitchell & Pinegar's
store on Main street at Marinette Tues
day, accidently touched with each hand
two arc-light wires strung near the
center of the cross-beam. He struggled
to release himself, smoke issuing from
his hands, and then fell to the earth. He
ceased to breath five minutes later,
John Powers, one of his companions,
assembled the pole short time thereafter
to examine the wires. AS he reached the
top mad impulse to initiate his friend
and touch the wire seized him and he
had almost done SO when he regained
control of himself. A number of spet-
tators were completely unnervedby the
tragedy and its sequel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28
NOTICE.

Owing to the condition of the whole
sale coal market it has become neces-
sary to hereafter cOnfne the retail trade
to STRICTLY CASH BASIS, therefore, we
the undersigned on and after May l, 1902,
will sell coal only for cash when order is
given or coal delivered. Coal prices
quoted for city of Watertown from July
LIST until further notice, delivery as fol-
lows:
HARD COAL.
Egg, stove and nut sizes, per ton.. $3.50
No. 2 nut $50
Pea coal 500
SOFT COAL.
1nulana DOCK 5000
Hooking Valley. $50
IoodiloHCdS, Hllno run. .0.oO
POcahontas, nut or egg $50
Smithing coal $50
All coal at the hin or ear % cents nor
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28
The FashionabIy Bred Stallion
PAL0 ALTO
25.2O1

Record q 2511 Registered in Vol. 10, W. A.
T. r.
Palo Alto is black stallion, stands 16 hands
high weighs about 1900 pounds, fOaled 1887
Too much cannot be said about this stallion
He is hansome animal, of speedy and
handsome and gracefully formed, with beau
tiful head and neck deep shoulders and chest
good back and barrel, broad hips and as good
| set OF legs as ever supported a horse. He is
very level-headed, seldom makes break, and
goes in very light shoes. The inheritance of
this horse is well worthy of note. Not only
has he three generations en- tina sire's side of
parallel is out of grrat producing dam whose
first four foals which are follows land this
! fact will show they have clearly demonstrated
their value and ability to trot). Palo Alto,
2:254; Nellie NJ, 2:274 Athlete, yrs. 1854,
| trial :254, and Conundrum, 4 years g. 2 :2o1a
Her other foals are young and have not yet
been trained, but show great promise of speed,
| record 2 :O9 belong to the same family,
The colts Ly Palo Alto are well-built, fine
| looking, have good size, style and substance
| and are very promising. Palo Alto will re-
main in the stud until July 4th 1902.
/ He will make tbs season of 1902 at Gloger's
barn, North Water street, Watertown, Wis,
and will serve limited number of mares al
| $500. the season, payable at time of service,
All accidents and escapes at owners risk.
BAs s1Efs IL 1iss7, MAGGIE e eonBuRN,
Palo Alto. - 2254 Palo Alto. :25l4
Sherwood. ....... 2:25A Nellie M........ 2 :27l4
Florence S.. ..2:2514 Athlete e yrs). 2:3814
tsA-For Futher particulars send for cata-
lOgue to
H ROGERS, Prep, Watertown W
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28
BASE BALL.

At Columbus, last Sunday the Column
bus team defeated the WatertOWn Unions
by score of to 2.
At Hustisford, last Sunday, the Hus-
tisfOrd team defeated the WatertOwns, in
eleven innings by score Of 6 to Z.
At Oconomowoc, last Sunday, the Oco-
nOmOWOc team defeated the Milwaukee
Star Pointers by score of Fl to 4.
At Juneau last Sunday the local team
defeated the Fox Lake team by score of
20 to Z.
Saturday last the Juneau base ball
team played a match game al London,
defeating the local team by score of
to |.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were
issued by the county clerk of Dodge
county during the last week:
June 13-M. K. Cremer, of Cashton,
Monroe county, and Edith M. Cairns, of
Watertown.
June 14-Frank Fl. Crane, of Appleton,
and Euna Arndt, of Beaver Dam.
Louis II. Zinke and Elizabeth Hartt.
both of Beaver Dam.
Edward Graunke and Lizzie Norbert,
both of Watert0Wn.
Edward Pautsch, of Chester, and Anna
WetZel, of Trenton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28
Republican District Convention and
CaucuseS.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, |
JEFFERSON COUNTY,

STATE OF WISCONSIN,, &C
JEFFERSON COUNTY. ''
At a regularly called meeting of the County
Committee of the Republican party of said cOun-
man, J. F. Prentiss, secretary, and f. nj. Girls
void, Lake Mills Village; A. j. Humphrey, Wa
terloO Village; Geo. Copeland, City of Jefferson;
A. R. Hoard, City of Fort Atkinson; FL. WeTthei-
mer City of WatertOWn; R. N. Potter, Farming
ton D. S. Damuth, Koshkonong; Mark Curtis,
land; James Meehan, WATERFOWL; R. q. Bur-
chard, Jefferson.
On motion of Mr.. Fl. Wertheimer it was re-
solved and determined:
That the Assembly District Convention for the
First assembly district of Jefferson county to
ton to be held at Madison July 10Th, 1902 be held
at Rome, on the tenth day OF july 1902, at
o clock p. m.
On motion of Mr.. D. S. Damuth it was resolved
and determined:
That the Assembly District Convention for the
Second assembly district of Jefferson county to
elect delegates to the Republican State cOnven-
tlon to be held at Madison, July 18th. 1902 be
held at Jefferson, on the tenth day of July, 1902
at 2 o'clock p. m.
On motion of Mr.. D. S. Damuth it was resolved
and determined:
above mentioned Assembly District Conventions
be hold on the eighth day OF July, 1902, at 8
O'Clock p. m.
On motion of Mr.. F. M. Griswold it was re-
solved and determined:
That the basis of representation for these AS
Semby district conventions be one delegate for
every 80 votes or the major portion thereof, cast
for Mckinley at the general election of 1900, and
that the following be the representation of the
several towns wards and villages in the said
Assembly District conventions and that the eau
cuses be held at the places herein designated,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28
Real Estate Transfers.
DODGE COUNTY.

julius Venie ct al to c. Cottel, 80 acres
in section Is, Calamus, $500.
George w. Townsend to Rebecca
Evans, lot in Randolph, $500.
John f. Hughes to EzedOre MetZger, 1(
acres in section 26, Lowell, 1856.
H. O. SimOnsOn and wife to S. I'll
SimOnson, 80 acres in section A, Leroy
81.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28
For Piles.
Sample mailed free.
One application gives relief.

The continued use Of Hum
phreys' Witch Hazel Oil per-
manently cures Piles or Hem
rhoids-External or Internal,
Blind or Bleeding, Itching or
Burning, Fissures and Fistulas.
Relief inmediate-cure certain.
Three Sizes, 26c., Soc. aud 81 90. Sold by
Druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt Of price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and
John Sts., New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28
County Court-In Probate.

The following matters have been mo-
toned for hearing at the June terms OF
the County Court, 1902, as follows:
SPECIAL TERM, June "a, 1902.
Estate of Mary D. Waterbury, deceased. Hear
ing on claims.
Estate of Emanuel Hake, deceased. Hearing
on claims.
Estate of William Schultz, deceased. Hearing
on final account and assignment OF residue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28

..
That the caucuseS and conventions of the sew
eral assembly districts in Jefferson County for
the purpose of electing delegates to the Twenty
third Senatorial Convention, called to meet at
Whitewater, Wis.,, on July IL, 1902 be held on the
same days and that the caucuSCS be held at the
same hour as caucusses for electing delegates to
assembly district convention to elect delegates to
state convention, but that the senatorial conven-
ton be called an hour later in each assembly dis
trict than the conventions called to elect dele
gates to the state convention.
We certify the above to be correct.
Dated at Jefferson, Wis, June 2, 1902,
J. z. PRENTIss, Secretary. Co. Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-06-28

All coal at tno OH or car 70 cents per
ton less. All coal carried in baskets 25
cents per ton extra. All coal carried up
or down stairs so cents per ton extra.
VIM. GORDER Co.
JAMES P. MCGOLRICK.
P. j. EUPER.
WATERFOWL LUMBER Co
j. W. BURNS,
lehman & KEPPLER.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-25
CABLE FLASHES

Barcelona-The alcalde fixes the number of
persons killed during the fighting since Feb.
II at E5. The ironmasters have compromised
with their en-. rloyes on the basis Of 91a hours
work Fer day. r.. ~-...-
The Hague--The physicians of Queen Will
helmina reco n;mended her to take a prolonged
rest in the south to restore her health. The
states general will be convened to appoint
regent during her absence.
London-It is stated that General Louis
BOtha, the chief Boer commander, had man
aged to get direct communications with Lord
Miner, aud offered to surrender on certain
conditions, among them that he shall not be
banishe1 from South Africa. Negotiations are
said to be proceeding. The war Office denies
the statement, however. .s-. ~
Willemstad-In spite of the bulletins Of vic
tories over the insurgents published by the
Venezuelan government, advices from Cara
cas- indicate that the revolution Is gaining
ground daily. New uprisings are reported in
almost all parts of the country, notably in
the Tachra district, on the Colombian from
tier, and III the vicinity of Barcelona, where
the insurgents are concentrating.