Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 318, 18 November 1914 — Page 1

MCHMOND PAIXAJ)MJM VOL. XXXIX. NO. 318. tfoT'Tm RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 18, 1914. SINGLE COPY. 2 CENTS

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TURKS FIRE ON SMALL LAUNCH OF TENNESSEE Secretary Daniels Awaits Further News as to Motive Behind Shooting at Boat of United States.

DISPATCH NOT CLEAR Captain Decker Does Not Specify Whether Shot Was Fired at Launch or at Cruiser Tennessee. BY LEASED WIRE. WASHINGTON, Nov. 18. Official dispatches to the navy department shows that the launch of the cruiser Tennessee, was fired upon while proceeding from Vourla to Smyrna, AsiaMinor. Extreme anxiety is entertained for the safety of the consulate at the latter place. Secretary of Navy Daniels issued the following statement: "Captain B. C. Decker, in command of the Tennessee, wired Secretary l)aniels this morning that while proceeding from Vourla to Smyrna to Wake official calls his boat was fired at. The consul anxious for the safety of the cansulate. The Tennessee left Vourla at the request of Ambassador and is now anchored in the harbor of Chios, from where Captain Decker's telegram was sent. Secretary Daniels wired for fuller information." Department Perplexed. Secretary Daniels states that the Havy department still is in doubt as to whether the Cruiser Tennessee or her launch was fired on. lie pointed out that the cablegram received from Captain Decker reads, "boat was fired at," which is susceptible of two interpretations, although he regarded it as unlikely that a cruiser would attempt to enter a closed port and particularly one which has such a shallow roadstead as Smyrna. He added: "If the shot merely were fired across the bow of either, it might have been Intended as an official salute." The secretary also pointed out that the port of Smyrna is closed, and that new conditions have arisen which do not make the firing across the bow of a fogein ship a hostile act. He cited the fact that an identical situation arose at Guantanamo during the Spanish American war, when the United States declared that port closed and fired across the bow of a foreign merchant-man without in any way Intending a hostile act. Await Further Newa. Until further advices are received from Ambassador Morganthau or from Captain Decker of the Tennesee, the navy department will take no action. Communication with Constantinople is now irregular and acting Secretury of Btate Lansing stated today that he had not heard from Ambassador Morganthau for a number of days. The most surprising feature in Captain Decker's dispatch state department officials say is his statement that the safety of the consulate at Smyrna is in question. No word of its being in danger has been received at the department. In the event of trouble with Turkey, the United States would be compelled to deal with the situation with a firm hand. The consul general at Smyrna Is George liorton, a Chicago author and newspaper man. Vourla is only tfn miles from Smyrna and there are a conPiderablo number of Americans In that vicinity. At the Turkish embassy in Washington it was suggested that the Tennessee's launch, if stopped at all, was halted to prevent danger to occupants entering a mine field. LAKE LOT OWNERS 0FFER0DD TUSKS Construction of Drains and Cottage Foundations Proposed. The suggestion made by C. W. Jordan of the Richmond Lake and I'ark company, n few days ago that lot ovvneis anticipate their work of next summer and have it done immediately, v ill be followed out by several prospective cottage builders. Owners of lots on the north bank of Morton lake are making arrangements to have the hillside drained. This will supply a day's work to a few men. Several of the lot owners are considering employing a number of men jointly to put in cottage foundations this fall. Owners of lots in which thickets are growing probably will have their property cleared while labor is easily available. The thickets in some places In the park grow so profusely In the spring and summer that it is almost impossible to clear them then. WOMEN CONTRIBUTE COVERS TO CHARITY The first gift of the handiwork of ttu organization to the Central Charity bureau was received yesterday from the Dorcas society of which Mrs. Anna Jleitbrink is president. The gift is a big supply of new comforts made by members of the society. A number of baby quilts were sent with Instructions that they be distributed by the visiting nurse. The Dorcas society has devoted its ffneetinra for some time to making the (fcomftnts. No old materials were used.

LOUD NOISE STOPS AS RAILROAD HEAD SLEEPSJJTATIOII Presence of President Rea Silences Whistles and Bells Detective Guards Special Train on Spiked Switch. . Traveling as luxuriously as any Indian rajahs. President Samuel Rea of the Pennsylvania railroad system. Vice President E. E. Turner, at one time superintendent of the Richmond division, and other high officials of the company, arrived in Richmond last night on a special train composed of nine private cars, and spent the night

here in their palaces on wheels, leaving this morning for Cincinnati to look over the south end of the Richmond division. The coming of President Rea caused a great stir among the officers and employes of the Richmond division, from Superintendent Le Boutillier down to the newest engine wiper, and everything was in spic and span shape when the private train steamed into the station. Detective Guards Train. As soon as the train came to a stop on the track farthest north, the switches leading to it were spiked, and a railroad detective, Isaac Burns, was placed on guard, keeping his post until the train pulled out this morning. The office car was connected with the outside world by telephone and telegraph wires so that Mr. Rea could constantly keep his fingers on the pulse of the great corporation whose destinies he controls. Besides the officials there was a corps of stewards, cooks, waiters, barbers, telegraphers, stenographers and secretaries aboard the train. Order Silences Bells. So that the slumbers of the high moguls of the company would not be disturbed, an order was Issued and ! scrupulously obeyed that no engines , passing through or near the station, i should blow their whistles, ring their bells or make any other noise. As a ', result the station last night was as quiet as a deaf and dumb asylum. President Rea and other members of his party made a formal call on Col. J. P. Miller at his home on North Tenth street to show their respects for a man, who, when he retired from the ! active service of the company several years ago, had the reputation of being one of the ablest railroad men in the country. RUSS ASSAILED ABOUT CRACOW BY NEWMOVES Austrians Take Offensive Near City and Take First Line of Russian Defense at Wolbrom. BY STEVEN BURNETT. Staff Correspondent for International News Service. VIENNA, via Amsterdam, Nov. 18. The Austrian troops concentrated ! about Cracow have taken the offensive and thrown the Russians in southwestern Poland back, according to an official statement issued here today. It follows: "Our troops advancing on Sunday from the neighborhood of Cracow, took the enemy's first line of defense on the northern frontier in Wolbromf'ilica region. When the Russians came within range of our artillery their infantry was everywhere repulsed. "We captured 500 prisoners and two machine guns. "The German victory at Kutno is already affecting the general situation. Field Marshal Potiorek reports that the Montenegrin forces have been defeated near Grabowa and also gives the following details of the operations against the Servians in their own territory : "In the latest fighting against the Servians in their own country the Austrians captured 42 guns and 31 machine guns. The Servians are concentrating three divisions in a. fortified position south of Belgrade. "Our troops who c rossed the Kolubara river into Valjevo captured 300 prisoners. Order was quickly restored in Valjevo which was formerly the Servian staff headquarters." GAITERS FOR SHOES APPEAL Of CHARITY Secretary Needs Tops to Make Oxfords Available for Winter Wear. Shoes, tan, black, suede and red; short and long; men's, women's and children; sharp and stubby, good and worn out ; string and button, low shoes and cloth tops and every other variety of footwear obtainable, constitutes the supply of shoes at the office of the central charities bureau. As many of the shoes are low, there is some doubt as to the advisability of distributing them this winter, unless something that has been neglected is supplied. Not a pair of gaiters has been donated. The secretary of the bureau is seeking prospective donors of gaiters to go with low shoes. With gaiters a much wider field can be covered in the shoe distribution, as there are more low shoes that the topped variety, and the sizes present a wider range. Gaiters will be a welcome addition to the shoe pile.

GERMANS SHELL ALLIED TROOPS NEARJNIEUPORT Direct Full Strength of Heavy Artillery Bombardment Against Belgian City to Smash Opposing Line. BY LEASED WIRE. PARIS, Nov. 18. Attacks made by the German infantry while the Kaiser's artillery batters away at the allies front in Belgium have been repulsed, according to an official statement issued here this afternoon. The full strength of the German bombardment is directed against the troops of the allies at Nieuport and to the east and south of Ypres. The official communique follows: "The day of the 17th was similar to the preceding one. There were numerous cannonades and some isolated attacks by the infantry of the enemy. They were all repulsed. From the North Sea to the Lys the front was very actively bombarded, particularly at Nieuport and to the east and south of Ypres. "The English army has equally maintained its front. "From Arras to the Ooise, there is nothing to report. In the region of Craonne, our artillery has several times gained the advantage over the enemy's batteries. The bombardment of Rheims continues. From Rheims to the Argonne there is nothing to report. "In the region of St. Mihiel, despite counter-attacks, by the Germans, we have succeeded in holding the western part of Chauvon court. In Alsace, battalions of landwehr, sent to the region of Ste Marie-Aux-Mines, have been forced to become inactive, owing to the fact that they have lost one-half of their effectives."

COUNTY APPROVES PLANS TO SELECT SITE FOR BRIDGE Commissioners Adopt Resolution for Investigation by Advisory Committee From Interested Civic Bodies. A plan which is expected to result in an amicable settlement of the south side bridge eonlrorersy was adoptedh by the county commissioners at a special bridge session today. A number , of representatives of the West Side, South West Richmond and South Side Improvement associations and others, privately interested in the immediate! construction of the bridge, were present. Calls for Committee. The plan is along lines suggested to the South West Richmond Improvement association at its last meeting, and was presented in the form of a resolution by Will Kelley, association attorney. The resolution was received and adopted by the commissioners. The text expresses the willingness of the South West Richmond Improvement association to abide by the decision of the county commissioners in their choice of a location and suggests the appointment of an advisory committee composed of representatives of the South Side, South West Richmond, and the West Richmond Improvement associations and the Commercial club, with Auditor Bowman as the fifth member. This committee is to study the bridge location and give its report as advice to the commissioners. As a consulting staff of engineers, the appointment of City Engineer Charles, County Bridge Engineer John W. Miller and County Surveyor Peacock was advised. The three engineers will draw up surveys, plans and estimates of the cost of bridges at South E street and G street. Through Mr. Kelley the three organizations which are most vitally interested, the South Side Improvement association, Southwest Richmond Improvement association and the West Side Improvement association, agreed ! that they would not demand any special location from the commissioners. The commissioners also received and placed on file the petition previously circulated by the Southwest Richmond association which asked for the location of the bridge at South E street. The commissioners were addressed by William H. Kelley. R. G. Leeds, Adolph Blickwedel, Hans Koll and Richard Sedgwick. "We do not want to be unreasonable but we want our objection against E street to stand," said Mr. Blickwedel representing the south side. "We object to the railroad crossing. We specified in our first petition years ago that the bridge should be made south of E street and that is all we ask. If it had not been for our work and our mass meetings and petitions, there would not be eleven cents in a bridge fund today." Hans Koll reiterated what was said by Mr. Blickwedel. "We have the public welfare at heart and we will be satisfied with a bridge at a point where the commissioners feel will . serve the interests of the most citi zens," Mr. Koll said, "but we believe E street will not satisfy." R. G. Leeds asked that the advisory committee when it is appointed and the consulting staff of engineers be asked immediately to ascertain the difference In the costs of the bridges and the costs of approaches at each site considered In order to get down to a practical working basis without guessing at figures. The association will be notified tomorrow of the plan and they will be asked to furnish their representative to the advisory committee. A date for the first meeting will not be set until the personel of the committee is determined

SILENCE OF RUSSIA FOREBODES DEFEAT IN MARCHJO WEST Censorship Tightens and Indicates Loss of Position Gained After Months of Hard Fighting. BY FRANCIS LAVELLE MURRAY, Staff Correspondent of International News Service. PETROGRAD, Nov. 18. There was a derth of official news today as to the fighting in East Prussia, Poland and Galicia, but the official news bureau gave out a dispach from Marmorltza on the Austria-Roumanian border, telling of a battle in the northwestern part of Bukovina in which the Austrians were defeated. "After a three days' fight," the dispatch said, "the Austrians were routed and fled in disorder. The Russians are advancing rapidly and their advance forces are engaged in furious fighting with the troops trying to cover the Austrian retreat." The strictness of the military censorship today was similar to that imposed when the Austrians and Germans, a few weeks ago, took the offensive in Hungary, Galicia and Poland and forced the Russians to withdraw from positions that they had gained after a two months' campaign. The only light cast upon the situation west and northwest of Warsaw between the Vistula and Warthe rivers, where a great battle is raging, came in a brief statement from the war office that said, "The battle has not been decided. Heavy forces are now en-engaged."

F, MASON SUCCEEDS DR, C. STOTLEMEYER Commissioners Appoint Former Candidate For Judgeship as Trustee. B. Frank Mason of Hagerstown, was today appointed successor to Dr. C. I. Stotlemeyer, former trustee of Jefferson township, who died last week. Mr. Mason will take up his duties at once. The commissioners appointed Mr. Mason because of his familiarity with the details of the office, of township trustee. He will serve until January 1 when Will Porter, the trustee-elect will assume the duties. Mr. Porter did not ask for the appointment but signifies, his agreement with the 'choice of the commissioners. Mr. Mason is well-known throughout the county as an attorney and as former candidate on the Democratic ticket for the judgeship of the Wayne circuit court. He was a close friend of Dr. Stotlemeyer. PROMISES OF $500 ENDS WILL TRIAL Mrs. Chitwood Agrees to Accept Yearly Income From Hankins Estate. Settlement of the Daniel M. Hankins will contest from Fayette county was effected today after Judge Fox passed judgment on the case, sustaining the will. Mrs. Belle Chitwood of New Castle, who asked for an income from the $40,000 estate of her deceased brother, agreed to accept $500 a year during her life from another brother, Frank Hankins, who was made the largest beneficiary in the will. It is said the estate is reduced to about $30,000 from court costs and other expenses in conducting the thirteen-day jury trial held here last April. The settlement was made entirely outside of court, Judge Fox only sustaining the will and Frank Hankins signing the agreement to pay his sister, Mrs. Chitwood, the $500 annual incime from his private estate. The administrator, Manford E. Dale of Connersville, who was appointed in the will, continues to act in that capacity. ERIE SECTION HAND ASSAULTS AGENT ROCHESTER, Ind., Nov. 18. R. O. West, agent of the Erie railroad who was a victim of an assault made by a section hand named Shannon, whom he ejected from the depot, is in a precarious condition today and may not recover. Shannon used a knife in attacking West and the latter's face was so badly torn that twenty stitches were required to close the wounds. West was also stabbed in the body. The Weather FOR INDIANA Cloudy and warmer tonight. Probably rain or snow extreme north portion. Thursday fair. TEMPERATURE. Noon 38 W. E. MOORE'S FORECAST. LOCAL CONDITIONS Somewhat unsettled. Mostly fair tonight and Thursday. GENERAL CONDITIONS Freezing weather was registered yesterday in all Southern states- excepting Florida. Another cold wave prevails east of Lake Superior. Temperature ranging from 12 to 14 degrees below zero. At Devil's Lake, North Dakota, and Winnipeg Canada. The backbone of the cold wave is breaking up and milder weather may be expected within the next 48 to 60 hours.

Great Britain Admits 6,000 Lost in Navy

BY LEASED WIRE. LONDON. Nov. 18. Great Britain's naval casualties to date are more than six thousand, according to a statement made in the house of commons this afternoon by First Lord of the Admiralty Churchill. Mr. Churchill enumerated the casualties: Killed 222 officers and 3,455 men. Wounded 37 officers and 428 men. Missing five officers and one man. He stated that these figures did not include those missing in the royal naval division or those on the cruiser Goodhope, which number 1,000 and 875 respectively. S. S. I. A. DROPS BRIDGE DISPUTE Civic Body Expresses Willingness to Abide by County's Decision. Any site south of South E street will be acceptable to the South Side Improvement association for the location of the new bridge. After reaching this decision last night the civic body withdrew from the controversy, expressing its willingness to abide by the decision of the county commissioners. The association rescinded the resolution passed in 1911 which advocated the location of the south-end bridge at South L street. Although as an organization the members will take no further part in the attempt to select a site for the new span, individuals said they hoped the county would not choose the E street approach. If the commissioners should place the bridge at this street, however, the association will make no protest, according to the sentiment which prevailed. The building committee was authorized to receive bids on the proposed stand for refreshment concessions. SUCCESS MARKS GERMAN ACTION IN WEST ARENA Kaiser's Army Advances in Argonne Forest R egion and Repulses Attack South of Verdun. BY FREDERICK WERNER, Staff Correspondent the International News Service. BERLIN, (by Wireless) Nov. 18. An official report from the general staff of the German army states that the German troops have been successful against the allies in the western theatre of war and against the Russians in the east. The reports, which were sent from the main headquarters, follow : "Fighting continues in Western Flanders. The situation is unchanged. "In the Argonne forest our attacks continue successfully. A French sortie south of Verdun has been repulsed. "The battles that have developed in Poland in the region north of the Vistula are not decided, but show indications of German prestige. "An attack against our forces which ! had moved forward to the western j bank of the Meuse near St Mihiel, al though originally successful for the enemy, broke down completely later. Our attacks southeast of Cirey comj pelled the French to surrender some positions, we stormed and took Chateau Chatillon." GERMANS CAPTURE Russian General Gets Into Teuton Lines and Surrounded by Troops. BY LEASED WIRE. BERLIN, Via Amsterdam, Nov. 18. Russian and German forces are locked in a great battle along the thirty-mile front from Plock to Kutno, Russian Poland, according to reports received from the front today. The result of this great conflict has not been decided, but it was stated at the war office that the situation of the German troops was "highly favorable." The right end of the Russian line is at Radziele, across the Vistula river from Plocke, its left rests on the Ochnia river, southeast of Kutno. There are numerous small lakes and streams in this region, and the opposing forces are able to gain only slowly. Kutno was captured by the Germans after a sanguinary battle in the streets of the town. General von Korff, military governor of Warsaw, was captured by the Germans at Kutno on Monday. He approached the town in an automobile not knowing that the Germans were in possession. Before he realized It he had gotten into a trap and was surrounded by dragoons and surrendered. General von Korff was permitted to keep his sword and was shown every courtesy by the Germans. ROBBERS RIFLE BANK LAFAYETTE, Ind.. Nov. 18. Robbers cracked the safe of the Cameron Bank at Cameron, twenty miles from here this morning, and according to the president of that Institution secured about $5,000,

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PURDUE SENDS MAN TO EXPLAIN DISEASE AT STOCKMEETING Chester A. Starr Will Discuss Measures to Prevent the Spread of Plague in Wayne County. Word was received yesterday from Dr. R. A. Craig, chief of the veterinary department of Purdue university, that Chester G. Starr would be sent to address the farmers' meeting which has been called for tomorrow, to discuss the foot and mouth disease situation. Mr. Starr made a survey of Wayne county last May, checking up the hog cholera situation. He has been active in the fight of the foot and mouth disease, and will come well prepared to explain its dangers. The county council discussed the situation today, and while no formal action was taken, the members of the council will make an effort to attend the meet individually, and if the situation merits it, may take some action following the meeting. Fight Interests City. While the meeting has been called for farmers and stockmen, many persons living in Richmond will attend to learn more of the disease. The fact that the disease can be spread by milk and butter, has alarmed some of the more timid. Preble county farmers formed an organization Monday to fight the disease. It is believed that some such organization will be effected here tomorrow. The case of the disease on the Sauer's farm, near West Alexandria, where one hundred cattle have been condemned, is the closest outbreak to Wayne county, with the exception of the Union county cases. Wagoner Urges Caution. Dr. C. O. Wagner pointed out yesterday that the danger from infection from these regions, by people coming from there to points in this county.

is very great. "I don't want to say I anything to cause people to become j panicky," he said, "but when a disease . as dangerous as this is so close to our border, it is time for stringent measures. The sooner the farmers get together and take steps to prevent intercourse between the infected regions and their fams, the safer we will be." Farmers have been asked to gather at the court house at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon for an informal discussion, before the regular calling of the meeting. 75 WOMEN READY TO MAKE CANVASS FOR CHARITY P Member of Affiliated Societies Make Final Plans to Pledge About $3,500 in One Day. With seventy-five women ready to start to work tomorrow morning solicitying funds for the Central Board of Charities, only a few details of the one-day financial plan remains to be worked out. The bureau has offered the following reasons why the citizens should respond to the effort to raise funds for the winter's work: "You can help now: "The hungry and the naked through the Associated Charities' relief. "The sick and suffering through the Domestic Science club's nurse. "The children and pensioners through the Penny club members activities. "The encouragement of industry and thrift through the efforts of the Tuesday Aftermath. "Systematic, harmonious and efficient administration through the Central Bureau for Charity and Social Service. "Two per cent of Richmond's adult population have contributed up to date $3,000 for the maintenance of Richmond's five principal charitable and social betterment organizations, "The governing committee of the Central Bureau for Charity and Social Service has determined upon $7,000 as the minimum amount required to maintain the work of these five organizations for the year. This amount, however. Is based upon the demands under normal industrial conditions. Present indications indicate that not less than $10,000 may be needed to keep people from starvation this year. This is an average of $9 for the year for the 1,100 persons out of work in this city at the present time. "In six weeks upwards of eighty families have applied at the central bureau for assistance. Not less than 250 families will appeal for help during the year.. Two dollars per week relief for each family for the six colder months would exceed the sum of $10,000. "The principal object of these organizations is to lift people above the need for relief. This is the wisest economy in charitable and social betterment administration. Notwithstanding the hard times, twenty-two ; jobs have been supplied by the bureau j up to date, though most of them being only temporary jobs. Many persons ' are being nursed back to self-support by the Domestic Science nurse, and so on." i The disposal of the money as far as the organizations affiliated with the I bureau are concerned will be optional with the donors. Cards will be provided which will permit any donor to specify to what charity of the five his money will go. The organizations are Associated Charities, Penny club, Tuesday Aftermath, Domestic Science, for visiting nurse work. Mrs. Roach of the Domestic Science association is attending to the work of securing women- for the campaign work. The solicitors will receive their instructions and pledge cards tomorrow.

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BANK MERGER PREVENTED BY STOCKHOLDERS First and Second National Bank Consolidation, Approved by D. G. Reid, But Stock Owners Balk.

PLAN NOWABANDONED Reid's Approval Contingent Upon Willingness of Some Stockholders to Vote For Project. Reliable information was obtained today that a hitch has occurred in negotiations for the merger of the First and Second National banks of this city. Whether the deal will eventually be consummated is speculative. John L. Rupe, attorney for the Second National bank, and George Miller, a member of its board of directors, have returned from New York, and it is reported that while there they obtained the approval of D. G. Reid to the proposed merger. Mr. Reid, however, it is understood, based his approval to this project on the willingness of some other stockholders of the Second National to consent to the proposed merger, and so far the approval of these men has not been obtained, this constituting the hitch in the deal. At the Second National bank this afternoon officers admitted that they had heard there was a report current that the two banks were to merge but denied its authenticity. "No truth in it," was the way they put it. It is understood that in the event of the merger the officers of the new bank would be selected from the officers of both in stitutions. The two banks, it is understood, would be located in the building now occupied by the Second National and the contract for constructing a new building for the First National, recently let, would be revoked. CUSTOMS INSPECTOR INJURED BY BULLET AS MEXICANS FIGHT Villa and Carranza Forces Engage in Battle Near Naco and Americans in Danger. BY LEASED WIRE. NACO. Axis.. Nov. 18. HeaTy fighting between Villa end Carranza force started at dawn today. It opened with a Uvely artillery fire, which was soon, followed by rifle and machine-gun fir from all sides. The Yaqul beMegera advanced from the east under a heavy artillery fire directed by General HI1U the Carranza leader. Several buildings were soon set on fire by the Villa shells, among the freight depot and other railroad structures. The fire spread rapidly toward the Cuartel. which flew the Red Cross flag. As soon as the battle becama general the streets on the American side of the border were cleared by United States troops, and the residents were advised to etap in their cellars. R. H. Reynolds, a United States custom inspector, was shot through the leg by a bullet that was fired across the border and entered the hotel on the American side. Reynolds was struck as he stood in the office, the bullet shattered his leg bone. Four hours after the Villa attack be. gan, the heavy fire of the Carranza forces compelled the assailants to withdraw. VALUATION OF ROADS ESSENTIAL STEP WASHINGTON. Nov. 18. That the first definite step to be taken toward government ownership of railroads is the physical valuation of railroad property was the assertion of Charles A. Prouty, director of valuation of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Even though the railroads remain in the hands of private corporations or individuals knowledge of how best to regulate them must be gained through physical valuation, ha declared. "There is grave doubt as to whether railroad rates must not be generally increased." said Prouty. "This question, too." said he. "must be answered by physical valuation." BOER REBELS FLEE CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 18. An official dispatch from Petroria reports the defeat of 15.000 Boer rebels. The rebels were pursued for 18 miles, but split into small bands and most of them escaped. General Botha's men took one hundred prisoners and large quantities of munitions. Only mix of General Botha's soldiers werw wounded.

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