Marshall County Independent, Volume 5, Number 47, Plymouth, Marshall County, 3 November 1899 — Page 2

THE WEEKLY INDEPENDENT.

C. W. METSKER, Pub. and Trop. PLYMOUTH, - - INDIANA. MONAGHAN ON THE CANAL. United States Consul James C. Monaghan, whose reports from Chemnitz, Germany, have won for him a reputation throughout the industrial world, expressed to the International Commercial congress in Philadelphia recently his astonishment that the United States had not built the Nicaragua canal fifty years ago. Even if the canal were to cost $2,000,000,000, he said, it ought to be built. As a matter cf fact, the Nicaragua canal would cost barely one-twentieth of 52,000,000,000, and it was estimated that it would save the commercial world $4,000,000,000 a year. The only reason that the canal has not been built is that England has a standing threat to make trouble if we do. Such a canal would mean the end of English domination of the seas. The Pacific railroads also oppose the canal. On this great problem much will undoubtedly be said in the political platforms of next year. A BEGGARLY $1,500,000. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, second living son of the lae Cornelius Vanderbilt, is made residuary legatee under his father's will, whiie to the eldest living son, Cornelius, is left only $500,000 absolutely and $1,000,000 in trust. Alfred has, however, added $C,123,00'J to his elder brother's share so as to put him on an equality with his younger sister and younger brother. The estate is now estimated at something over ST'J.OOO.OOO, of which between $ IO.oimi.ooo and $00,000,000 will go to Alfred; at present, the income only, but half absolutely when he is thirty years old. and the other half absolutely when he is thirty-five. PHYSICIANS IN THE SCHOOLS. The p!an submitted by Dr. W. S. Christopher, a r.iem'.er of the Chicago hoard of education, for minimizing tne danger t; schorl children from the spread of infect ous diseases, apparently is to hav .'.11 children examined for trices of infectious diseases especially diphtheria and scarlet ferer when they firs: enter the school. Every child, likewise, would be examined cn his return to school after an absence of four days' duration. In addition further examination would be made of such children r.s showed eymptoms of ill health. BOER WAR PAYS US. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson says tie South African war will increase the demand for American products and raise pi ices. "Of course," he says, "the war will greatly increase our trade with Great Britain. The producers of the United States already are reaping benefit from the disturbed condkion in South Africa. In normal times 51 per cent of all we sell goes to Great Britain. That percentage is certain to be increased during the present year. Great Britain is dependent upon the United States for most of her supplies." CROKER'? LIFE IN DANGER. A man whe talked wildly, brandished a piece of iron, and declared that ho intended to kill Richard Croker, tried to force his way through thy police lines the other night while the Tammany ratification meeting was in progress in New York city. Whn arrested he said his name was John Walsh, and kept shouting: "I want to get at that man Croker; I'm his cast-off brother!" RAPID-FIRE GUNS FOR OTIS. The secretary of war has decided to send to the Philippines another battery of rapid-fire guns. This will supplement the batteries recently purchased from the Maxim company and crd-jied to Manila from London. The additional battery is to consist of four Hotchkiss twelve-pounder mountain guns. These guns are on hand and will be sent to Manila at once. MR. LONG'S IDEA OF A NAVY. Secretary Long, in his forthcoming report, will recommend to congress the construction of not more than three protected cruisers of tha Olympia class. He will recommend the construction of no more, and he is likely to recommend the construction of only a few small gunboats for service In the Philippines. Thi3 is his naval programme for l&OO. ANDREE MAY BE ALIVE. The London Times publishes a letter from Rear Admiral Herbert Campion summarizing a story received from his nephew, now at Fort Churchill, Hudson Bay, which says that some Kskimo traders some time ago shot two white men supposed to belong to the Andree expedition. THE BOERS PRESS ON. However military men in England may feel over the developments of the campaign in Natal, it is certain that the people are keenly disappointed. In les3 than a week the British army has lost C37 men, not counting tho squadron of cavalry reported captured. Among the killed are one general, two colonel uid fifteen other officers. Fifty-five officers have been wounded. And yet the Boers have advanced steadily in the face of determined resistance. Feat Hog In Canada. A bog of 40,000 acres of peat twenty feet thick has been discovered in Canada, which, when compressed, makes hotter fire than coal. The peat Ii cut and dried and put Into a hopper and then forced through a two-inch tube and formed into three-inch cubes, and is then as heavy as anthracite. It la free from sulphur, makes no soot, smoke, dust or clinkers, needs but little draught and burns well In locomotives. The owners think they have a 2onanza.

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EVENTS Of I Iffl Items of General Interest Told Paragraphs. in COMPLETE NEWS SUMMARY. IJeeonl of Happenings of Much or Little Importance from All Parts of the Civilized World Trices of luriu Produce iu Western, Market St. Paul, Minn. Lord Mayor Tallon of Dublin and Jchn Redmond. M. P., who are in America soliciting funds for the Parnell monument, were received by the mayor. Washington Major-Gen. Guy V. Henry has been assigned to the command of the department of the Missouri, with headquarters at Omaha, Neb. London Gen. Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Harrison arrived in London. Gen. Harrison accepted the invitation to banquet him from the London chamber of commerce Oct. 25. Sioux City, Iowa For the first time in years the authorities closed all the saloon Sur ay and stopped the sale of liquors in pharmacies. Syracuse, N. Y. Ed Dunkhorst of Syracuse lost to Peter Maher in thy seventh round of what was to have been a ten-round go before the Monarch Athletic club here.on a foul, hitting in the clinches. St. Paul, Minn. The National Live Stock Exchange convention selected Indianapolis, Ind., as the next place for meeting. W. II .Thompscn,Jr.,of Chicago, was chosen president. TopeKa, Kan. Farmers all over Kansas are calling for help to gather the big corn crop. In Marshall county many women have gone into the fields, assisting the men in gathering crops. Ishpcming, Mich. The Goodrich iron mine has been sold to the Oliver Mining company, which represents the mining interests of the Carnegie company. The mine has been idle for twenty years. Los Angeles, Cal. Major Frank Kidacr Upham, acting quartermaster and commissary cf the Soldiers' home at Santa Monica, accidentally killed himself with a revolver. New Orleans, La. Oscar Everhardt, a musician, went to a corner grocery, boi rowed a pistol and returning home shot his wife through the head while she slept, seriously wounding her. He then turned the weapon on himself. Everhardt is dyins. Pittsburg, Pa. Sig Hart of Chicago was given the decision over Harry Johnston of this city at the end of the tenth round. Shenandoah, Pa. An explosion In a mine entombed twenty-two men, but they were all rescued. Some of the victims are seriously injured. Kansas City, Mo. The C. J. Baker Tent and Awning company's establishment burned. Loss, JGd.OOO, with $40,000 insurance. The building, owned by J. A. A. Bullen of Chicago, and valued at $22,000. was totally destroyed; fully covered by insurance. Peru. Ind. William Herrcndeems, a Wabash freight brakeman from Delray, Mich, was run over and killed in the Peru yards. Ashcroft, B. C The big safe in the Cariboo Hydraulic company's office was blown open, and part of the amalgam, worth $00.000. stolen. Canton. Miss. At St. Ann, Leake county, twenty miles east of here, Mrs. J. H. Gambrell and four children were burned to death. San Francisco. Bishop Henry C. Potter of New York sailed for Honolulu and the Philippines on the steamer Gaelic. St. John's, N.F. The steamer Labrador, just arrived, reports a fishing crew of thirty persons on a desolate island off the northern section of the Labrador coast. Unless aid is sent at once they will perish with cold and hunger. Charlotte, N. C In an address to southern cotton manufacturers and planters, John Barrett, former United States minister to Siam, said the time will soon come when the far east will consume all the surplus cotton, manufactured or raw, that the south can produce. Chicago. At a meeting members of the Chicago Mattress Manufacturing association decided to advance the price in mattresses li.'i per cent. Havana Gen. Rios Rivera received official notice of his dismissal from the governorship of the province of Havana. Dallas. Texas. George Lewis, colored, was shot and instantly killed by John Reeves of Mount Pleasant, Texr.3. because Lewis had attempted to eject Mrs. Reeves from a seat in the Santa Fee depot. Council Bluffs, Iowa The first train in over the new Omaha & Fort Dod?e railway arrived. Running of regular freight trains will probably be begun in November, and the passenger service about Jan. 1, 1900. Camden, N. J. Christopher C. Chew, 49 years old, a department store owner, committed suicide by shooting himself.

LATEST MARKET REPORTS.

CHICAGO. Cattle, all grades $1. Hogs, common to primet 2. Sheep and lambs 2. neat. No. 2 red Rye, No. 2 cash Corn, No. 3 white Oats, No. 3 white Eggs Butter MILWAUKEE. "Wheat. No. 1 northern... Corn, No. 3 Oats, No. 2 white Rye. No. 1 Barley, No. 2 Butter Eggs Cattle l. Hogs 2. Sheep and lambs 2. ST. LOUIS. Oats, No. 2 cash Wheat, No. 2 re 1 Corn. No. 2 cash Cattle, all grades 2. Hogs 4. Sheep and lambs 2. KANSAS CITY "Wheat. No. 2 red Oats, No. 2 white 4.) 6. SO AO Co 72 no (rt 4 00 ($13. 71 ,23 & 11 Q 21 .23 U .17 .703 .32 -J .2 37a .47 .21 .10 75 CdK 00 ?r4 00 3 20 .30 .23 .21 31U 00 15 03 fir,. 25 .40 .50 eo ,25 .31 17 ,00 Corn, cash. No. 2 mixed Cattle, all grades : Hogs, all grades Sheep and lambs TOLEDO. Wheat. No. 2 cash Corn, No. 2 mixed Oats, No. 2 mixed Rye, No. 2 cash Cloverseed. prime cash.. NEW YORK Wheat. No. 2 red Corn. No. 2 Oats, No. 2 white PEORIA. Oats. No. 3 white Corn, No. 2 .30 ,40 S3 ,0J (rr3 &"3 .31 .23 5.00 .T6i .4 Us 310 .32 21 .21U .32U CASUALTIES. Norfolk. Va. Forest fires are still raging through the Great Dismal swamp. Millions of feet of standing timber will be consumed. Underc'iff, Pa. The Butler accommodation train on the Pittsburg & Western railroad ran into a freight train here. William McChristian, baggage-master; William Schriver, engineer; William French, conductor, and S. M. Mitchell, fireman, were badly hurt. New York A fire caused damage estimated at from $30,000 to $75,UU0 to the Palmers' Cooperage company, in Brooklyn. Ogdensburg, N. Y. The big coal pile of the O. C. & T. Co. has been on fire for the past week and the efforts of firemen are'unable to extinguish it. Racine, Wis. Fire destroyed the haystacks, barns, farm machinery and other property of Ernst Smith, residing half a mile north of the county line. The loss is estimated at $3,000, with a partial insurance. CRIME. Macon, Ga. John Goosby, a negro, was lynched at Reagan's Mill, about six milas from here, by a mob from Twiggs county. Goosby tried to kill his employer. Putnarnville, Ind. Burglars entered Hurst Rros.' store and blew open the tafe. The noise aroused the citizens and the burglars beat a hasty retreat without securing any booty. Cedar Rapids, Iowa Miss Mary Gait, the keeper of a fashionable lodginghouse, attempting suicide by crawling into a big trunk and pulling the lid down. She will probably recover. Hopkinsville, Ky. John Robinson killed his brother. Prof. George Robinson, colored, in a quarrel over a corn crop. Quebec The court of inquiry in the Scotsman disaster holds Capt. Skrimshire responsible and has suspended him for nine months. Cleveland, Ohio The grand jury indicted Ralph Hawley for murder in the second degree. Hawley was a nonunion conductor during the street car strike and on July 24 last shot and killed a boy during an attack on his car. Philadelphia, Pa. The United States Circuit Court of Appeals has refused a rehearing in the case of Joseph Wilkins of Washington and Howard Butler of this city, defendants in the famous oleomargarine cases. Dallas, Texas Gov. Sayers refused to commute the death sentence of the Rev. CI. E. Morrison wife murderer. Pinckney, Ala. John Franklin, a miner, choked his sleeping wife to death and then went into the woods near his house and blew out his brains with a pistol. MISCELLANEOUS. Appleton, Wis. At Lawrence uni vprcitv thf -linltnr whr cummnnod tho police to quell riotous students was I hanged in efligy in front of the college building and his name was hissed in chapel. President Plantz announced that he would expel the students guilty of the outrage if they were identified. Atlanta, Ga. The convention of the cotton states commissioners of agriculture passed resolutions inviting capital and emigration Into the south. Granl Rapids, Mich. The announcement is made that all grades cf furniture will be advanced 10 to 20 cents in price as a result of the efforts of the Grand Rapids Furniture association. New York E. II. Willis of Oakland, Cal., who was one of the passengers on the Ward line steamer Niagara, from Havana, detained at quarantine, died of yellow fever. St. Louis The interstate commerce commission's hearing in the matter of the complaint of the Chicago and St. nental railroads haf been postponed from Oct. 30 to Nov. 13. London Lord Pauncefote, British ambassador to the United States, took his seat in the house of lords for the first time. New York Louis Lewlnsohn, clothing manufacturer, filed a petition in bankruptcy. Liabilities, $165,862; assets. $79.870. Washington The president has ap pointed Charles II. Brown United States district attorney for the northern district of New York. Oakland, Cal. The Inauguration of Prof. Benjamin Ide Wheeler aa president of the University of California took place Oct. 25.

111 I TREACHERY.

Prominent Visayan Capitalist Arrested at lloilo. WORKING FOR INSURGENTS. Lender AVIio Ilatl Sworn AIIeiaar to 1 lie United Stuten AccuJfd of Secretly ri.innlns to llrlp the Insurgents Advices from Citu. Otl. M. Ruperto Santiago, one of the Visayans. who had taken the oath of allegiance to the United States, and who pO;ed a? a friend of Americans, has been arrested at lloi'o, while other Visayans are being wai'-hed. The prisoner is charged with organizing a revolutionary junta. Gen. Otis ca.des that L-wton's advance under Young, north of San Isidro, near Caabanatuan. established permanent station, three months' supplies heing forwarded by San Juan river route. Lawton met vith little resistance. TIe Twenty-sixth volunteers and battalion Nineteenth infantry have been sent to lloilo. AGREF ON POLICY IN CHINA. Lrudertandinsr S:id tn Hare lleen :-rhd The "Open llnor." A definite understanding has been reached between Great Britain and the United States and China respecting th-3 Anglo-American policy of the far east. The principle of the "open door" will be carefully pres?rved by Great Britain and strongly supported by the United States. Fourteen I'.urued to I)r:itli. Fourteen people icsiding near Faires, Baldwin county, AI';., were burned to death in their cabin homes. The people lost were the families of Samuel Smithson and Haft-y Goodlow, recently emigrated to Alabama from Iowa. Ray Cuba An ImproTln Gen. Fitzhugh Lee says the people of Cuba are steadily improving under the existing protectorate of the United States and are rebuilding their war-wa.-tcd hGmes and repairing their crippled fortunes. Miner Fight nt I)rotnr. In a fight at Decatur, 111., between union and non-union miners. Fred Dongov.-shi, a striker, was wounded, probably fatally. Charles Maurits, another striker, was shot in the arm. Tralu Mr Ikes Street Car. At Detroit, .Mich., a Rapid Railway line car crossing llcaufait street, was run into by a freight train. Conductor Schneider of Mount Clemens was killed and twenty-one passengers injured. Trlze Ranne for Ohio. At the closing session of the W. C. T. U. national convention the prize banner for the greatest proportionate gain in parlor meeting work during the year was awarded to Ohio. For Cable to Philippine. The government is considering the question cf a Pacific cable connecting this country with the Philippines and intermediate points. The estimated cost is about is.r.OO.COO. Appeal to l'ope I,eo. The Filipino congress has sent a commission of native priests to Rome to explain to the pope the abuses and iniquities of the friars and ask for correcting intervention. Latest Demand of .;ninahlo. As a condition for ending the war, Aguinaldo demands the recognition of the Filipino government as an independent republic, under a protectorate of the United States. No Request f;r Mediation. President McKinley has not received any request from diplomatic representatives in Paris to offer to mediate between Great Britain and e Transvaal. Record of Indiana Divorces. There were 3.4S3 divorces granted in Indiana during the year, which was over 10 per cent of the number of marriage licenses issued. May Settle Ainerictn Claim. The Chilean chambers of deputies Is discussing the revival of a claims commission, according to the convention with the United States. Ijire Dock for Cavite. It is the intention of the government to build at Cavite a naval station capable of accommodating the largest vessels in our navy. Florence Mrryatt I Dead. Florence Marryat, the well-known authoress, died in London. She had been ill for several weeks. Rrltaln Slsn I'eaco Conrentlon. Lord Pauncefote of Preston, on behalf of Great Britain, signed The Hague peace convention. Onr Position In Luzon. Reports from Manila show that the United States now holds 117 square miles of 42,000 in Luzon. Credit ;iven Naval Forcen. The Spanish supreme council declared the American naval forces were responsible for the surrender of Santiago. LI Ilnncr Chan; Opinion. LI Hung Chang says the United States should bribe Aguinaldo or sell the Philippines to Japan. He doubts the success of our present policy. Report I Officially Denied. The report that France sought alliance with Germany against Great Britain Is officially denied. Georgia Honor Lleat. Rramby. The state of Georgia presented Flag Lieut. Thomas S. Brumby of the Olympia with handsome sword in recognition of his services at Manila. Would Retain the Philippinen. Ex-United States Senator John Martin of Kansas, a democratic leader, says he favors the retention of the Philippines. Revenne Stamp Is Necentat. United States court decided a revenue stamp is necessary every time a mortgage Is assigned.

LOOKS FOR COMPLICATIONS, Urltlsli Statesmen Fvidently Uneasy Over the Situation. The belief is growing that Great Britain expects complications with powers. Large shipments cf troops to Africa and movements of lleet cannot be construed otherwise. The French Mediterranean squadron has been ordered to watch British fleet, and Italian fleet i sto mobilize. These signs ian fleet is to mobilize. These signs The German lleet is to be mobilized.

SENATOR MASON MAY RESIGN. Uli Action Depends on Coming Republican t'on veil t ion. Senator Maon of Illinois says he v:ill resign his seat and stand for reelection if the next republican national convention does not offer Filipinos something better than "canned freedom." and does not daclare against "criminal aggression." Details of Vaiiderbslt's Will. The Vanderbilt fortune is $70.030,0C0. Alfred pets $r,:j,O00,UO0 and Cornelius only $1,500.000. but the younger son gives his brother ?G,000.0D0 additional, making his share equal to that of others in the family. Two American AVere Killed. Two Americans were killed and two Mexican gendarmes were wounded in the border clash near Xaco, Mexico. Secretary Root has ordered a company cf United States troops from Iluachuca to Xaco. Sjrinsr Valley Miner IVIn. The Spring Valley Coal company's mine was ended by the company's granting all demands made by tho miners excepting the weighing of coal at the bottom. Unitarian Conference I Ended. The state conference of ministers and laymen of the Unitarian and other independent churches of Illinois elected V. 13. Backins, Streator, president. Circat I!ra4 Combine Forming. A giant brass combine is bein formed, which, it is said, will comprise all the plants in the Naugatuck valley, Connecticut. The capital is $25,000,000.' ?in'1lox at Itpnton llarhnt. ronton Harbor, Mich., has six buildings quarantined for smallpox. No new cacs have developed for several days. Disease is of a mild type. IiiMircfiils Kcturri to Calamha. The insurgents have returned to the vicinity of Calamba. They have increased in numbers and are surrounding the town on the land sides. Seriou Condition in Spain. Spanish home affairs are in an exceedingly critical condition. Martial law has been proclaimed in Alicante, Granada, Valencia and Saragossa. Martlttl Law in Natal. M irtial law has been proclaimed throughout Natal and the governorgeneral has called out volunteers for the defense of Pietermaritzburg Agreement on Vaije Iteaclied. At a conference between officers and employes of the Big Four road an agreement on wages was reached, though the scale is kept secret. Crint Allen I Dead. Grant Allen, the author, who has been in ill health for some time past, died at London. He was born at Kingston, Ontario, in 184S. T'dstl Wave In .It pan. Oct. 7 a tidal wave s'vept over Tagonaura. Japan. Over 2UU houses were destroyed and more than 100 people perished. AVill Not U-pojiiIo C':ntro. The foreign ministers will not recognize the Castro government in Venezuela without instructions from their respective governments. I'rlce of Furniture Advanced. Announcement is made that all grades of furniture will be advanced 13 to 20 cents in price by the trust. Senator Cullom on Philippinen. Senator Cullom says he does not expect Philippine legislation until the insurrection is suppressed. Chance for American Packers. Jreat Britain has asked for bids for furnishing 50U.OCO pounds each of roast and canned beef. Inftpectliic: French Coat Defenses. De Lanessan. the French minister of marine, is inspecting the coast defenses in case of war. KaUed Price of Furniture. At a meeting of manufacturers the price of bedroom furniture was raised 10 p?r cent. Iowa Stale Itptixt Association. The Iowa State Baptist association elected Milton Itemley of Anamosa president. Brazil Make Important Move. The Brazilian chamber of deputies authorized the government to conclude arbitration treaties with all South American republics. Seek Kecruits for lloern. It is said agents of the Transvaal government are in Chicago seeking to enlist Americans for service in the ranks of tho Boers. Mar Deponn Prt-nldent Stern. It is said a movement is on foot in the Orange Free State to depose President Steyn and Install Mr. Fräser as president. No ICe-enforcement for fliiam. Secretary Long denies the story that re-enforcements are to be sent to Guam. Notre Dame Defeat Northwestern. Notre Dame football team defeated Northwestern university, 12 to 0. McCoy Defeats Hilly Stlft. "Kid" McCoy defeated Billy Stift in the thirteenth round at St. Louis. Parliament Voten War Fand. The British parliament adjourned after voting war funds. No Japan-China Alliance. The British foreign office says it is tot aware of any alliance between Ja pan and China.

WEEKLY REVIEW OF TRADE. War In South Africa Has Not Affected Our Prosperity. It. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade says: "Fears and not facts made a war ia South Africa seem a menace to prosperity here, and a week of conflict has cleared away the fear. Large purchases here of ammunition, packed meats and other army food have swelled the balance due this country. Money markets have grown less embarrassing, stocks have gradually advanced, industries are still supported by a volume of demand for which no precedent can be found, and payments through the principal clearing-houses for the last v.cck have been 3G.; per cent lars?r than last year and 57.3 per cent larger than in 1S02. "Failures for the week have been 190 in the United States, against 22G last year, and 23 in Canada, against 24 last year."

MAJOR-GEN. HENRY IS DEAD, Tüate Military Coveruor oT 1'orto Kico Expires at New York. Major-Gen. Guy V. Henry, U. S. A., late military governor of Porto Kico, died at New York Oct. 27. He was interred with military honors at Arlington cemetery, Washington, Oct. 23. SCHLEY GOES TO THE SCENE. South Atlantic Squadron II an Dcen Ordered to South Africa. The South Atlantic squadron, under Rear Admiral Schley, has been ordered, or soon will be ordered, to the scene of the South African hostilities. Are Testing W( relets Telegraphy. The navy department is experimenting with the Marconi system of wireless telegraphy with object of determining its practicability for general use for naval purposes on sea and land. For New rolitiral Tarty. At the coming convention of the Knights of Labor a movement will be started to launch a new political party which will appeal to the working people everywhere for support. To Safeäru:trl Amerlcin Interests. The secretary of the navy v.iil probably order the cruiser Detroit, now at La Guayra, Venezuela, to proceed to Colon, Colombia, to safeguard American interests. I'uneral of Capt. Howard. The funeral of Capt. Guy Howard, who was killed Oct. 22. near Arayat, took place at Manila. The body was placed on board the transport Belgian King. Expect IJeco-jnit Ion ly (irrin:inv. A dispatch from Hongkong says a Tagal newspaper published in Luzon announces that the Filipino republic will soon be recognized by Germany. Czar to Meet Kaiser. The news is confirmed that the czar and czarina have arranged to arrive at Potsdam from Darmstadt on Nov. 1 for a visit to the German emperor. Will Urin- Codies Home. The war department is soon to begin the work of bringing home the soldiers who died from diseases or were killed in action in the Philippines. Our Claims m Samoa. The United States, asking only Tutuila in Samoa, is waiting for Germany and Great Britain to agree upon disposal of other islands. Ak for Federal Troops. Gov. Murphy of Arizona has asked for federal troops to prevent threatened fight between American cowboys and Mexican oflicers. Kusia Is Not Host'le. A semi-ofReial statement from St. Petersburg says Russia will not interfere in South Africa and has no desire "to profit in Asia." Andraile Is at Itarhados. Gen. Andrade, ex-president of Venezuela, who was driven out of his conn try by insurgents, has arrived at Bridgton, Barbados. Justice Lone Denies Candidacy. Justice Charles D. Long of the Michigan Supreme court denies he is a candidate for the republican nomniation for governor. French and Russian Demands. It is now said France and Russia may demand Chinese concessions in return for British seizure of Transvaal. Year') Production of iold. .The report of the director of the mint shows gold production of $2$7.428.G0O in 189S. South Africa leads. President of State Librarians. The National Association of State Librarians elected Charles B.Galbraith, state librarian of Ohio, president. Death of IVter Mitchell. Peter Mitchell, one of tho four surviving framers of the Canadian federation, died suddenly at Montreal. Says Arraucement Is Temporary. Premier Laurier of Canada denies the proposed temporary Alaska agreement is to be made permanent. Davltt Keslgus III Seat. Michael Davitt, Irish nationalist member, resigned from parliament as a protest against the Boer war. Thanksgiving Day Nov. 30. President McKinley has issued a proclamation appointing Thurf-day, Nov. 30, as Thanksgiving day. Iowa's Power of Taxation. The Iowa Supreme court declared tha state's power to tax foreign insurance companies is without limit. Marcus Daly Seriously III. Marcus Daly, copper king, silver magnate, and democratic politician, is seriously 111 at New York. 8ays Troop Indorse War. According to Gov. Shaw, the Fiftyfirst Iowa troops indorse the Philip pine war policy.

i Si win n British Claim to Have Repulsed Repeated Boer Attacks.

COMMANDANT BOTHA KILLED, He ported Death of Noted Dutch Leader News from Natal Is Suppressed (Jen. White My Make a Mote Against Free State Forces. Wednesday, Oct. 25. White and Yule are together at Ladysmith, and their plan of campaign has not been changed, although two bodies of Boers may unite under Jouberf! British a:e ready for Lattle, but enemy are out of sight, although stronger. In skirmish near Ladysmith British lost twelve killed and eighty-nine wounded. Boers have taken Kripdara, north of Kimhorley, ;'. ml are supposed to be advancir.j; on Do'iglas.Boers menace Merrnoth, in Zululand: Thursday, Oct. 20. Much depends upon battle imnr.ncnt in Natal. White and Yule's strategy may be justified, but they evacuated important posts with haste, and the Boers hold northwest Natal, Beohuanaland and Grigualand. White and Yules combined forces are the main army of British in South Afri.-a, and a defeat will be a crushing blow. Should Joubert lose, Boers may be crushed. Number of officers killed handicaps British. Boers are informed of every move through spies in Natal. Cronje returned to attack of Mafeking. this time using big guns. Boer flag hoisted at Windsorton, and Kimberiey menaced Col. Turner, with 210 men, encountered Boers north of Kimberley. An armored train was sent to his support. British loss three killed and twenty-one wounded. Commander Botha and many Beers killed. Transvaal force beaten at L'lamLiaagte was Schicl's German ccrp-. Briti.-ii are not using expanding bullets. Ten nuekloads of British prisoners anivtd at Pretoria. Boers claim only ix Lu:gueis were killed at Klandslaa:5U Ki uger has seven sons and liity grandsons in army. Boers asked Dutch in Bargbersdorf for aid. Both Br;; -'a ;r.d Beers asked Basutos to re:::::::i r:'.: t. Friday, Ott. 27. Success eif Kimberlt-y sortie lessens uneasiness garr:s n s in L''.ido.u, but until that town and Maf.ki::g a:o relieved or White wins ano:hir ;;t.o in Natal, British will be dispi. i Boers twice crossed Limpopo iiv-r near Tuli, but forced to retrtat. Rhodesia is a point of attack. Skv.ation in Natal is" unchanged, or news i suppressed. Impression prevails that something is happening, and ;:;'v.-; is eagerly awaited. Condition ef W.-.he's men, strength of Boers, or whetiuv two forces united is unknown. Whitd gains by delay, as he will receive reenforcements. Zoutpansberg B ers; compelled Kaffirs to take up arms. British then took hostages for tin-ir good behavior. Boer hospitals . i.üiut accommodate wounded. Nt-arly l. uO prisoners are at Pietermaritzburg. Kimberley is completely isolated, but garrison says it can hold cut six months. Milner and Schreiner declared Orange Free State proclamation of annexation null and void. Dutch aiding Boers will be tried for trcr.s -n. In sortie from Kimberley, Commandant Botha, noted Dutch leader, was killed. Saturday, Oct. 28. British beiicve Boer plan is to cm?h Ladysmith garrison with part. w. other burghers overrun Natal. ,; -.iiig at Pietermaritzburg and iKi:...!. Boers from Wilmoth reported nu.i icing Durban. British sortie e:u-i.. ttred Beers three miles from Marking. British retired, their commander wounded by machine gun. Bors cut off water supply, but tanks are an pBritish claim Boer loss at Talani was SCO. British in Glcncoe hospital wired thanks to Reitz for kind treatment. Boers numbering 7,000 are before Kimberley, four times strength of garrison. 8uml:y, Oct. 29. White and Yule at Ladysmith have made daily sorties. They found Boers graduany closing in; Joubert's two forces apparently united. Two big guns mounted on Tinta Ingani within three miles cf British camp. Three parties of Boers found skirmishing and mounting guns. Lancers sent out to draw strength, one wounded, and mounted infanty went to relief. Joubert made no attemp; at general engagement, probably through religious scruples. Balloon arrived and used by White, discovered large parties of enemy and splendid fortifications surrounding Ladysmith. and behind which Joifbert will fight. Battle expecttd today. Boer force estimated at 17'uU. Reinforcements have increased White's forces to 12.000 men, and all in good condition. Fresh troops expected. British take defensive. White has earthworks and guns at every point threatened. Increase Stocks of OoM. Every state bank in Europe, except France, has increased its stock of gold. Ask for Ineresed lVs. A committee representing the spinners', carders', weavers' and loom fixers' unions has requested the cotton manufacturers of New Bedford to grant an increase of wages. Strike Is Declared Off. The strike of coal miners in the New River district of West Virginia has been officially declared off. Maxim (Jum for Philippines. The United States has bought In London twelve Nordfelt-Maxim rapidfire guns for use in Philippines. Warships for Detaco Hay. Two French cruisers have been ordered to Deiagoa bay; Russian ships will follow. The move Is declared to be without hostile motive. Three Killed by Ki plosion. Charles Nelson, Richard Stone and Albin Forsterison were killed by an explosion of dynamite in the Cußdy mine, at Iron Mountain, Mich. I FarU Paper Grows Kxclted. La Patrie, a Faris paper, Insists th ' American fleet will help Great Britain against Boers.