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Baden-Powell re formerly of 18 Church Street, Wa;. we1 recemiber 12. ia town this week to see about reopening1 offices here In associa- y- tion with, Dr. and Those interested will please call J him up at No. 99 Haywood St. It oooo TELEPHONE 349. "X ! 2T ! you want to rent a house or buy a house; . OR ffiJOU have a house for rent or a liouse for sale, 0018011.118, we oaax as sist you. ' ; ' ' ' t WILKIE & 1 Real Estate Agents, T .. 4 23 Pattort, Avenue ' r Li. AROiHILLS RFfidUF ; .1 , FORTRESSES Boers Conyerting the Heights About Colenso Into Pow erful Fork Mftlll Pnsi ti All a Pah nfa l.ri0ne Qf extreme pessimism. Old colo- i 811"n9 ' UOnneCtea by nists fear that the Boers' preset tac- 1 J12mt '.: r.i , , it. MMgMM Passages. ChanflPft Wnrkarf hu MM manges Worked by Aid Of European flffirar White Signals He Can Hold Out For SeveraI,"Week8 More. STORMY WEATHER CAUSES RISE OF TUGELA RIVER WHICH MAY ENABLE BULLER TO CORNER SOME BOERS FAVORABLE RE PORT FROM METHEUN. London, Dec. 29. The war news con tinues unimportant, cmetty recording daily reconnoissainices andi long range bombardments. Stormy weather in . n . . . Natal is causing a rise in the Ttigela river, which, according to one corres- pondent should enable Buller to catch most or tne 5oers southward of Colen- so m the next few days. Another cor respondent asserts that the road bridge over the Tugelia was less damaged by the British, guns than Was supposed and that the Boers are apparently able to use it. The correspondents declare that niavtal gun are damaging1 the ene my's trenches at Colensor at which, however, the Boers are constantly working. MESSAGE FROM LADTSMITH . General White continues to telegraph cheerful messages from Ladysmith to OhTeyeley, representing that he is able to. resist for sia weight weeks more with comparative ease, nevertheless it is evident that the enemy's shell fire has improved at Ladysmith, as else where, andthe casualties, amjong. the besieged British are, inicreasinig. . 'BOERS STRONGLY FORTIFIED. London, Dec. "29. The daily Mail's correspiondent at -Pietermaritaburg, in a despatch dated'becemlber 23, declares that the character f the campaign has changed, owing1 to European officers joining1 the Boers. The British, he r', . , 1r1Tcl . " tt 6uf1Illia' w , i 3 x-4. : . roe, mit wnat is rapiaiy Decoming .su disciplinedrairm,y, The Boers laye con verted! the hills at Colenso into ' for tresses of imimense strength, with main positotns 'connected by 'underground passages. Tramways Wavt been laid, enabling the guns to be shifted with as tonishing rapidity. Their ammunition also is of an improved quality. Their shells now hurst better. METHUEN'S REPORT. London, Dec. 28. The war office has received the following from Cape Town dated Wednesday, December 27: "Methuen reports as follows: "At 9:30 yesterday evening the Boers on the south side of Magersfontein open ed a very heavy fire for some time. This morning the naval brigade fired a strip f land three miles wide for at the enemy at the west part of Ma- . Cecil Rhoades' Trans-African railway, gersfontein. A cavalry brigade is r'- ' For this the German government will conntoitering in a nor'thwesteTly direc- pay Portug-al twenty-five million tion. Lieutenant Masters has made, (marks. England receives the remain on -.to-nfvr? rf-riorninissfl.n.f'.fl westward tnisr Afrinan Oossessirvrs of Porteri1. and n(rthward of Emsley and reports all well. The farmers are 'glad to see our men. They were suffering from want of food). I have established a market here where I can purdhase fresh, milk and vegetables, selling to farmers tea and oher articles which they cannot otherwise purchase. A heavy rain fell last night.' " 'Gatacre and Frendh report no change In view of the apparent supineness of the British, commanders in prevent- ing" the daily strengthening and px mtu attending of the Boer positions along th? Mrs. Winara. mi. . . whh P3 now considered practically impregna ble, many experts here are comimg to the conclusion that the British, have cHvpti: nn the ideal of carrying these positions by assault and will aw&it the transport and, cavalry required to give the forces the necessary mobility. There is nothing in official or independ- ent reporxs ti iuuiaic tiiv. be leaguered garrisons are in any special straits calling' for immediate relief. The latest reports from Kimlberley, where the shortage is most feared, re port plenty of food. An interesting feature of today's! news, is the patriotic offers of service f rami Indian princes. Nozan of Hyderabal, replying, to a toast - proposed by Lord Ourzon, vice roy, at a banquet lri Calcutta last ev ening, said the- proudest title he pos sessed was "being, the queen's faithful ally, adding'that his purse, army and sword .-were ever at her disposal. The mahaiajalh of Owalior has asked per missfon to serve on Generar Roberts taff 'and offered' to send troops,' horses and transport to 'South Africa.- Many Cretans in Athens are offering the r services to. the British consul for the war in South; Africa ; T -r o.rvTrD PTatrr "PTjANK CAN i -ruKi xw,v - Modder River,, Dec, 28, The iioprs wasted a larjre uantit of ammunition last, night. They apparently tfabat - that the cavalry reconnoissance yes- terday morning- was the forerunner of ,t., nor ftout to advance, the Boers in1 the forward trenches begajDL firing in. the d6nec,tion 6f the outposts? Their fusilade was harmjess. . Reconnolssane Ky the cuvalairy , In force was. made" this tnbrning due wesr ot the Madder river station. It was found that the enemy held the country I for considenaible distance to the west- ward. This will make an attempt to turn their right flank, almost iropossi- Die pessimism at capb town. Chicago, Dec. 28. A special fable- wm to the Record froo Cape Town says: "The prevailing tone vf sentiiucnt here regarding' the British campaign H their, positions will necessitate the use "poutn African waters in the absence of British artillery, howitzers and men l British warships, withdrawn be on a scale hitherto unthotieht of. 11 ce of the Boer war. imt tttat partic- is believed also that the campaign must .inevitably be lengthened nine or twelve mtonths. It is acutely feared will Involve native and other compll- "w513 larne: at tiK& navigation, bu catlons. The BTitisK on.lrmlsrfs fear that the Mkmtgoijlery was hfow at tWat lf Great Britain fails to annihilate me joer repuoiics tney win oecome a ..!.iubu oam uc um liit nuaw military menace. : i When she arrived there . He siald it ONLY HOPE IN MEDIATION l"8 1118 imression that the Montgom rrn.1 , . . , f ery left South America for Africa on Thbuhtful men here of most nattort- Novemer 1 iaind visited Free Town, alities, feel that if the United States or of the 150 vict of the M,ame disaa. Switzerland dould make friendly medi- turned to America bey3nd atlon, securing for the uitlanders a tVvtllt 0 t,K vnom rvv, ronable franchise guailanty, eanallty uVaus?ses j juoiciai ana .omciaa reform le-aving 'the republics the en- juymem. ux iiuutrutriHaieiioe and uaLtnii'" ing from the British 'governmeht a treaty of asrbitnation in case -o f new differences, the war might be brought to a speedy close. Otherwise . it is thought nkxthing can be expected but a weary campaign, which will amount to a war of extermination and will mean the commerciial ruin of South Africa, Already the ,war has brought keen suf- fering to the uitlanders, among whom ! much distress is apparent. WOULD HURT THE CAPE AND . NATAL. The seaprt communities of Cape Coltonjr amd Natal are alarmed and in dignant because of the agreement said to have been reached! between ' Cecil Rhodes and the German government permitting the building1 of a railway from the west coast to Rhodesia by way of the Transvaal. The building of such a line would prove a decided blow to the maritime interests of Cape OoJeoy aind Natal. - HAS ENGLAND SECURED DELACOABAY? Alleged Secret Treaty Between Ger many and Great Britain. New York, Dec. 28. A despatch from Berlin says the Lokal Amzeigtr pub lishes the contents of the German TT'-rt trl 1 qVi Trvr- mcnipct ovnTit tTViflV. Thff a""" " " o - - - -rf ! English Portuguese secret trtaty. This English Portuguese secret trtaty double treaty will have-executive force as soon' as the Swiss jurists Messrs. Blaesei, Hensler-and Goldiau; have given a decision &i the Delogoa arbitration. England obtained in 1891 from Por tugal the right of pre-emption in De1 agoa bay. The cession of Delagoo. bay to EngJain-d may' therefore be expected in March next. England concluded a secret treaty with Germany regarding the complete partition of the Portuguese colonial possession. Germany is to receive all the Portuguese possessions in Asix with 20,000 square miles of territory sand a million inhabitants. Germany further receives in. Africa all the Portuguese territory north of Mozambique except . which contain two million square kilo- metres' ankl Jiave thirteen million inha.b- itants. The consent of Portugal to the arrangement has already been obtained in principal LONG ISLAND DUTCHMEN. West Saville, L. I., Dec. 28. Three hundred native Hollanders, who com prise albout half the poulation in this place, are talking of organizing a vol unteer company with the object of joining the Boer forces in South Africa Recently 'between $200 and $300 wasi collected here for the relief of the Boer wounded. Many young men here are ready to enlist If they can be assured of reaching the Boer army. A PAIR OF COLD FRAMED GLASSES FOR CHRISTMAS Makes a very appropriate present. The lenee can be exdhanged for new ones properly, fitted to the 'eyes' Xter ward. Bear this in mind if you want to make some one a present who now nas only steel frames. We guarantee our work and our goods, . - . B.EZES3t3 cSC CO, j j,. Scientific Opticians, T , HXAMJLNAXiU 'UbJ,,1? CRUISE OP: THE. MONTGOMERY '-TUn! trVW m.'. xtr W " ,i,enal f4 he Was Doillg Police Duty Pot the British in South i - ; , African Water i Washinarto tw t im n4Wmfc.- " ,i '.. Pfrtment' oday most explicitly denied gator Mason's implied: allegations' thei CTUiBer Montgtomery , visited J Xean ln with the Understanding with England that aae Wfls (Irvine tvtiHa u -denial Js bout the only explicit thinffthat the department has to say on tne subject. Secretary Long said the-Places visited Buenos Ayres, hu't the officer in charge The nkst plausibJe explanation yet obi from, a reii.al3ie source is that the Montgomery was sent to Liberia to ascertain the truth of the reports that England and Germany contemplated seizing the country. BRYAII TO BE GUEST OF HONOR AT LINCOLN BANQUET Expected to Outline Platform For Na tional Democratic C invention. Lincoln Dec. 28. Bryan wil! be the gnest of honor at the annual banquet of the Nebraska TraMn Mea's club here on January 5th. It is expecL d that. his speech will be.,hotable, as it will Te the first of a series to be made at Democratic banquets in the west in which Bryan is expected to outline- she platform for the national democratic convent ior . Nearly a thousand invitations have been issued and roan prominent den--4 oCiiats are expected to attend, Norman Ei Mack, of Buffalo, has acceptel ap invitation 'but declined' . to r make a pfech. Acceptances to su?fik hve jiceT)te& -trow govern jh sfesota and Coloroand ex-Governrr rtogg, of Texas. ; , 5 Three dollars' a plate Ts -the1 prfce fixed, and it is expected that.,500 per sons will attend. Bryan wired today that be would leave for the north Sat urday. After the Lincoln speech; pu-8 vSreoino ptre -eqmiJO 3rads hia then go east. BRYAN AND HOGG WILL RAGE OSTRICHES. An Exhibition Contest at Austin To morrow. Austin, Dc. 28. Ex-Governor Hogg Is determined to dve Bryan, a good time and as much notoriety as is possible duiri-mr his stav at Austin. Hogg pur chased two otatriches at a San Antonio ostrlich farm three years ago and broue-ht the birds 'to this city. They have have been kept captive in a vacant lot adjoining Hogg's home. They have been broken to ride and atoo to drive double to a (family oairriage. Bryan has taken a deep interest in the birds atnd he and Hogg have had much fun riding them around, the vacant lot during the past few weeksu Ia order o determine wihich bird m the fleetest arramgemente have been made to give an exhibition race between the birds on next Saturday. Brvan will ride one of the birds and Hogg the oilier. It is expected a big crowd of visitors will be here to wit- nesls it.: FOR BRYAH AND FREE SILVER. Governor Johnston of Alabama on Democratic Issues New York. Dec. 28. Governor JohmstDn of Alabama, was in New York today. Johnston eald that a campaign;, between ARE YOU IN A GOOD HOUSE?, Doea it fifill your requiremeats If not call ih and tadk to us. "We ar RJBAL. ESTATE brokers jMid have houses, for-r-ent ' and sale ' to every direction. The best fo homes the best, tor investments. Ele gant bxunes for tbfe rich, peat homes at modenaJte prices for those of moderate means. We wwikl t'llke" to keep "Borne that are on our lists, but it's our busi ness to rent and- sell; so- the first fair offers (get them. One elegantly furnished liouse, rooms, fine location for rent if taken at once. ' ' Weaver & Alexanfler, 26 Plattoa Ave. mmseir ana Morgan would Te fought 4xmta in my state eald Johasjarv "be iteve la the ree silver isstiey fintf they. ftre.ior tne iwnation of Bryan." He 'ireaiorea unat Morgan's recent utteranc es vtoum probably cost him. many vote "Our people,' he1 aldg "are opposed to imperialism' and trusts, : but In. the next Eational campaign the Issues of 96 will again be the main, issue and Bryan will be the democratic candidate for presi- ADVANCE Hi HEMP UNLESS PORTS OPE!!. War Department Says No Trouble Will Be Incurred. Washington, Dec. 28. The early opening of ports in the Philippines con tinues to be urged upon General Otis by Secretary Root . The latter has be in overwhelmed with appeals to secure the opening of all ports by February 1st. The price of binding twine, i; is said, will adv&nce Considerably unless this is done. The farmers of the west have shown considerable anxiety about the reports that the price of twine would be enor mously high unless the ports are open. Representative Dong ot Kansas bas written the war doar.ment, asking what is being done. Assistant Secre tary of War Meikeljohm in a letter to Long says the War department is doing everything compatible with the re quirements of the military situatioi to develop the trade of the Philippines, and he is confident that the so-calloo hemp potts will be open In ampl time for the hemp to reach this cou itry t be manufactured before next harvest THREAT8 MADL AGAINST A CLAIRVOYANT. Accused of Eesponsibility For Augusta ConfleratioiiB- Augusta, Dc. 28. T!hte city is excited today over threats that have been made against Mrs. Ward Blivtfne, a clairvoy and, Who declared, 'according to rumor, chait Augusta would be viisited by a dis astrous coaflasgTatiflEa. betf ore the etnd of the year. Open tbjrtare being1 made against the womas-saylnig she ehtould be larrested! She tTenles she pre dicted the recent firels, amd declares she has been treated very shamefully. There are many who say she is 'responsible for the, fires, because of her prophesy in-4 duclng Weak minded persons to become- itoicehdlaaietsk, More tnan "'&T miHioil - doi- j lana has gone up in smoke in Augusta to i the modth of December. It has. just so (happened tnat eaclioff the three bi fire the Broad street ptock, Berry's i flower mill, and Perklnr lumber yard were of such, a character' as to make sav ing the property impossible and the. loss camlplete. CUBANS BEGIN ASKING FAVORS OF GEN. WOOD. Appointments He Will Probably Make For Prominent Offces. Havana, Dec. 28. General Wood is overwhelmed with callers seeking fa- vors. The palace is crowded all day. From a reliable source it is understood! that General Wood will appoint Pres ident Estevez, of the Cuban national party, secretary of justice, and Senor Villalon, secretary of public works. The latter is a gradu'ate of Lehigh University. It is understood that Se nor Varona, ex-editor of the Patria will be appointed secretary of public In struction. MURDER NEAR NORFOLK. Norfolk, Dee. 28. The dead body of C. Beaverly Turner was found last might tin the yard of a country home ait Fer guson's wharf on the James river. He had a bullet wound 'in ihis neck. Sus picion points to Nick Gilligan, a neigh bor's Son, as the murderer, he having recently been ordered by Turner to cease attemtionk to the latter's daughter. Gilligan cannot be ifiound.. 1$$189I$$I$I41SISIS1I$ISI! ''ON THE SQUARE. t Agency "R0CKBR00K FARM" CREAMERY BUTTER. l! 4. Good Old VIRGINIA MIXTURE 1 Smoking Tobacco. AAAA J 2 ounce package.. oC 4 ounce package..... 6c While it lasts. 1 CLARENCE SAWYER Successor to W. P. Snider, 6 NORTH COURT SQUARE. PORTS ItniPAl mptfia irfit Av Urt J JtU Dagupan, San Fernando, Vk gan, Laoagand Aparri .. Included. Subject to Usual Coasting- Trade Kegulatiori3. Custom Houses at Sulu Ports Wit Also Open, Porti of Siasi Group Open January 26th. MILITARY GOVERNOR OF THE ARCHIPELIGO ORDERED TO ES TABLISH PROVOST COURTS. JURISDICTION WILL EXTEND OVER ALL OFFENSES COMMIT TED BY INHABITANTS. SKIR MISH IN THE MOUNTAINS.. Manila, Dec. 28. Colonel Jjockett, with the 11th volunteer cavalry, yester day attacked 1,000 insurgents in thj Montalban mountains, the scene of several defeats. After a three hours bomibardlment, tfre enemy was dislodged and scatttered, to the northwest. The insurgent casual ties were not reported. The American had five men wounded. It is reported that the insurgent newspaper Independencia; has been re suscitated, and is being printed in a mountain cave. ,V TO OPEN PORTS. Si OiL New Years day the ports of Das upan, San Fernando, Vigan, Latoogand and Aparri in Luzon will be declared open to commerce, subject to the usual coasting trade regulations. General Bates will sAIl. for Zasnbo anga, isjand -xf vMindanoa, tombrrow. His instructions are to open the cus tom houses at Sulu ports and at Zam-tocgaCa-ttiatootto, DaVaoand Basilan, in Mlndanoa. Zamtooanga may be in eluded in th Jolo-dls-trlct. The ports of the' Siasi group, southwest of the Jolo group will be declared ppenv Jan uary 26. PROVOST COURTS. ' The military giovernor of the Arch! -peligo hias been ordered to establish provost courts for the trial of all per sons accused of crimes. The Jurisdic tion of these courts will extend Over all offences committed by inhabitants, ex cept those meriting capital punishment and those over which the courts martial have jurisdiction. The provost courts cannot impose sentence of more than one year Imprisonment at hard labor, and a fine of $1,000. The procedure in these courts is the same as that of the summary court, and the sentences imr posed cto not require the approval comimanding officers. of ARGUMENTS COMPLETED. Charleston, Dec. 28. Arguments !n the case of the nine railroad companies in North Carolina against the corpora tion commissioners of that state were concluded in the federal court today. Judge Simonton took the case trader advisement. SHERIFF'S SLAYER KILLED. Jacksonville, Dec. 28. ews was just received here of the murder of Sheriff Simpklns, of Monlticello, by a negro Whom he was trying to arrest. The ne gro fled but was caught later and was shot by one of the sheriff's posse. A LA BRITISH Colon, Dec. 28. There was an Impor tant engagement in the department of Santander between the government troops and the revolutionists today. The censorship restrictions prevented cabling the issue of the battle. For Favors 1899 Yon have onr sin cere thanks. For 1900 Onr best wishes. ' ArtMr M. Field Co.,, LEADING JEWELERS, Chnreh Street and Patton Aienrie. J 2 LUZON ASBElLIiE,N.C. ; . . "
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