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#*Mh!lshe<J 1850. - - Incorporated 188S.
s "‘ J. H. ESTILL, President.
STILL A DOUBT IN KENTUCKY.
JIICH DEPENDS ON TIIE CONTESTS
WHICH WILL BE MADE. *
Commercial's Figures Give Tnylor
n Plurality ol I,Bl>o—Conrler-Jour
iim! Gives It to Goebel by n Plural
ity of 133—'Taylor Figaros Seem
Stronger Than Those Given for
Goebel— Iloth Candidates linn
Abend of Tlieir Tickets.
Louisville, Nov. 11.—The second day of
the official count has disclosed no startling
chances from the unofficial figures.
noth sides still claim the state, though
th, Democratic estimate was somewhat
reduced to-day.
Repot is from over ninety of the 119 coun
ts s give Goebel a plurality of a little over
- t>j votes on the official count. The Dem
ocratic unofficial reports from the remain
in',' counties show enougn Taylor plurali
ties to w ipe this out, and leave a fewrgin
lur the Republican candidate.
Much depends, however, upon contests
King made in several counties on the
ground of alleged Irregularities. The de
termination of these points may cause a
change from present estimates of the re
sults.
The official count has shown that the
two candidates for Governor ran far ahead
of their tickets all over the state. Goebel
is leading it by an average of over twenty
live voles to the county. In Grayson coun
ty, where the Democratic bolt was strong,
be leads the ticket by fifty votes.
Taylor appears to be leading his ticket
by an even greater average than Goebel.
In Grayson county Taylor leads over
Marshal, the candidate for Lieutenant
Governor, by 131 votes. In Taylor county
Goebel bads his ticket by fifty-five and
Taylor by thirty-five. In this city very
flight changes were made. It will require
ceverul days to finish the count, however,
a, bitter disputes have arisen in several
wards.
This Looks Like Taylor.
Reports have been received by the Com
tn.rdal (Republican) up to midnight from
111 of the 119 counties, giving the official
count.
These give Goebel pluralities of 17,169
and Taylor pluralities of 13,435; Goebel's
net plurality, 3,734.
The eight unreported counties are Ro
wan. Jt fferson, Knox and Harrison, in
which the canvassing boards have adjourn
ed until Monday, and Johnson, Menefes,
Cumberland and Letcher, which have not
jet sent in their official counts.
The eight counties according to the un
official figures heretofore received by (he
Commercial, give Taylor pluralities of 6,656,
and Goebel pluralities of 1.032; Taylor's net
plurality, 5,624. Deducting from this
Goebel's plurality of 3,743 in 111 counties
(hire is left a Taylor plurality in the whole
state of 1,890.
The Democratic unofficial returns from
(he eight unreported counties show a net
Taylor plurality of 4,952. Using these As
tir s with die Commercial’s official plural
ity of 3,734 from 111 counties still leaves
Taylor a plurality of 1.218.
Con tic I - —,I oil mill’s Figures.
The Courier-Journal at midnight figures
out a plurality of 155 for Goebel.
This i- based on official reports from 98
counties and unofficial from the remaining
The County Commissioners of Nelson,
a coring to the Courier-Journal, have
the w'u out 1.198 votes cast for W. P. Tay
lor instead of W. S. Taylor
CONTESTS AHE INEVITABLE.
Dispute'll Rumor That Goebel People
llnd Given It Ip.
Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 11.—It Is rumored
tli tt Congressman David Smith, of the
Campaign Committee, has given up the
claan that Goebel has been elected, but
this cannot be verified. The rumor Is
pronounced false by Goebel leaders here. I
Goebel's election is strongly claimed, but
no figures are given. Republican lend
ers , .in,' Taylor's election by S,(JuO or more
to-1 . :11, basing their estimates on unex
pected gains, shown by returns coming
in late to-day.
contests are inevitable and they will be
ably argued before the State Election
Hoard by legal counsel on both sides as to
the iaw bearing on particular case.
A SPECIAL GRAND JURY.
Trial of Those Charged With Inter
fering With A'oters.
Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 11.—United States
Evans notified Commissioner Chap
man here to-day that a special grand jury
vou: ; he convened In Louisville Monday
to try u’i cases of persons brought before
' 1 "g'd with interfering with negro
Voters.
'■' a am, Thompson, Froad Williams and
l oa m, a Carr were hold here in SI,OOO bond
tm aon this charge. They were Demo
oratie election officers.
SOLDIERS ON GUARD DUTY.
Have Been In Kentucky Artienul for
Several Nights.
Frankfort, Ky,, Nov. 11.—It became
j r tvn to-night that a squad of state mi
'fiar., a had been secreted in the state ar
6t""‘ for several nights pasi.
w ;'Filers or officials refuse to tell by
I "lai rs titey are doing guard duty,
11 velope that they have been on
l V 1 ' " Tuesday evening, when Goe
-iven a gte.it demonstration upon
' h're, and threats were made by
iv ! V u;liiist w hite Republicans, should
; ' idi<'y refuse to recognise Goebel
, „ !il " r . if given a certificate of elec
tile State Board of Elections.
CALDWELL’* LARGE NOTE.
I,lh Plurality Is >1 ui'li Greater Than
A' as Estimated.
J -Hindus, 0.. Nov. U.-Chairmaiv Dir-k
( ' Publican Slate Committee, says
’ : i ,! Caldwell, Republican, for lieu
,, governor, about whoso election
, - rome question, will have about
Ihi r:,,!,y ' Eighty-five counties give
" 2 and the three yet to hear from
ii' ’'lb for Governor, 4.359.
, r i Jones vote In the state is esti
-1 "I Kfi.cm). Sixty-nine counties have
'Hard from, and they give 99,112.
Denlc Re Has Been Consulted.
o' r i'" 1 . Nov. 11.—Irvlt gM. Scott,
hi s i "'oil Iron Works, denies that he
t;-, r ;v 11 1 'intuited regarding the fornia
' 1 shipbuilding combine to Include
01 ,lle largest firms in the country.
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM OTIS.
Many Difficulties Encountered hy
American Troops.
Washington, Nov. 11.—Three important
dispatches from Gen. Otis were received
at the war department to-day, showing
the hardships and difficulties encountered
by our troops In their advance and giving
a captured Insurgent dispatch, showing
the line of argument put forward to sus
tain the insurrection. The dispatches ara
as follows:
"Manila, Nov. 11.—Severe typhoons
over Panay last two days impeded march
of Gen. Hughes’ troops; his column sev
eral miles north of West of Iloilo. In.
surgents have abandoned strong defenses
in that section.”
•‘Manila, Nov. 11.—Lawton pushing
troops through on Lupadlmgan and San
Quentin road; but country submerged;
bridges and recently constructed rafts
washed out and wheel transportation can
not move. His reliance on cavalry, few
infantry and native scouts living mostly
on country. MacArthur commenced ad
vance early this morning. Yesterday two
companies, Seventeenth Infantry, under
Chynoweth, making reconnaissance on
Magalong and Conception road, struck bat
talion of the enemy, which left twenty
nine dead on field; our casualties reported
three wounded.”
"Manila, Nov. 11.—A number of official
Insurgent dispatches captured yesterday
by Gen. Young’s troops and forwarded by
Lawton last night. They indicate direct
ed abandonment by enemy of country in
vicinity of Cabanatuan and San Jose and
hurried movements by way of Taying over
mountains to Bayonbonay, thence to Apir
ra. Among the dispatches the following
appears;
“ 'Tarlac, Nov. 6, 1899.—Otis did not ac
cept proposition to-day; enemy attacked
our outposts because Otis promised Mc-
Kirtley to take Tarlac to-day; think they
cannot break through; take care of pris
oners, as therein lies our great hopes, es
pecially (for) wives. There is no such
miscruit (?) either by the government or
by Miong. Spanish commissioners tried to
deceive us; dealing with us as insurgents;
our government sent them away and they
withdrew greatly displeased. Quadruple
alliance between Germany, France, Rus
sia and Spain is a fact. Before December
we will know our fate. Throughout Eu
rope there Is sympathy for our causes—
American Democrats clearly in our fa
vor; they are sure of Bryan’s triumph next
election. Pay no attention to your affairs
and never mind the rest.’ ”
The dispatches are given verbatim, as
received, with several unintelligible words,
including “miscruit.” Inquiry is being
made to learn whether this is a cable er
ror or a word used in the insurgent dis
patch.
CHEWED THEIR SHOE LEATHER.
How Survivors of Schooner Bird
Avoided Starvation.
Philadelphia, Nov. 11.—Two shipwrecked
sailors arrived here to day from Salisbury,
Tdd., and related a shocking tale of disas
ter at sea.
They are Mate George W. Laud and Sea
man Svendt Robertsen, the only survivors
of the crew of the schooner William M.
Bird, which was w recked Oct. SO, off Cape
Romaine, S. C.
The remainder of the crew, Capt. John
J. Barrett of Somers Point, N. J.; A.
Small, Philadelphia; Fred C. Colburn, Ver
mont; A. F. Sanders, Maine; Oiaf John
sen, Norway, and Orr.e Morsen, Philadel
phia, perished.
Laud and Robertsen stated that the Wil
liam M. Bird left Charleston for New Lon
don on Oct. 2S. Two days later the vessel
ran into a hurricane and was immediately
dismantled. She carried a cargo of lumber
which kept her afloat In a waterlogged
condition for some time.
Seeing that the sh'p was doorat and the crew
abandoned to save themselves, but (he sea
was so strong and high that they were
unable to use the boats and one by one
they were swept overboard uni I only
Loud and Robertsen remained. They had
taken refuge on the after-deck house and
when the William M. Bird went to pieces
they were carried out to sea. They drifted
about for ninety-six hours without food or
drink.
The storm continued and to sotisfy their
thirst tlie two men lay on their backs and
allowed the rain to moisten their tongues
and lips. The pongs of hunger were stay
ed by their shoes, which they chewed
continually until 3 o’clock of the after,
noon of Nov. 3. At that hour Laud and
Robertsen were about twenty-five miles
east-southeast of Frying Pan lightship
and were discovered hy the schooner Sam
uel T. Beechem. They were rescued from
their perilous position and taken to Salis
bury, Md.
Laud Is a Philadelphian and Robertsen
a native of Sweden. Capt. Barrett leaves
a widow and three married daughters.
The William M. Bird was a four-mast
ed coasting vessel, 216 tons burden, built
in 1884, ond owned by Peter B. Reed and
hailing from Camden, N. J.
CAUSED MUCH INDIGNATION.
Shooting of a Negro Boy by a Sooth
Carolina Farmer.
Columbia, S. C., Nov. 11.—The shooting
of Andrew Gist, a negro boy 10 years old,
by Arthur Willard, a farmer of Union
county, has caused much Indignation
among the white people, as well as ne
groes.
The boy was 10 years old, hard working,
polite, and the only support of an old
mother, who, for ihe last year, had been
a tenant on Willard's place. She was
about to move to an adjoining plantation,
and had borrowed a wagon from her new
landlord, -Mr. Sanford Wilburn. Tho corn
croi/ had been gathered and divided, and
the negroes were about to move off. when
Willard claimed that the woman owed him
more.
According to white neighbors, Willard
got mad and shot the boy ‘Tike a rabbit,"
as he was driving the team away, giving
him no warning whatever. He Is said to
have run up from behind and fired the
fatal shot. The woman Is described as
an humble old darkey, who has always
been on Ihe best terms with the white
people. Although but a child, the boy
was plowman and wagoner, being able to
handle a four-horse team.
SAVANNAH. GA.. SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 12. 1899.
REBUKE TO THE REPUBLICANS.
HOW UHYAN VIEWS THE RECENT
STATE ELECTIONS.
Though Nnsli Won, the Ohio Major
ity Against Hint Was Something
Like 50,000—MeLenn Made a Gal
lant Fight—Great Gains Made
Against Republicans In Nebraska.
Bryan Belles on Kentucky for the
Democrats.
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 11.—W. J. Bryan this
afternoon gave to the press an extended
statement, summing up the results of the
elections in the different states.
In Massachusetts and Pennsylvania,
where the Democrats reaffirmed the Chi
cago platform he finds that they have
made gains, while in New York and New
Jersey tUe Republican vote shows a fall
ing off. Maryland, he declares, is now
safely Democratic. On the Kentucky elec
tion, he says:
’Die result in Kentucky does not give
any encouragement to the Republicans.
The latest returns show that the contest
between Mr. Goebel and Mr. Taylor Is
very close. The Democrats claim the
election of Goebel and the entire ticket
by small pluralities. The Legislature is
safely Democratic in both brandies and
the election of Blackburn to succeed Lind
say Is assured.
“No one who has watched the contest
will doubt that, with the democracy unit
ed on national issues, Kentucky can be
relied upon for a majority of 20,000 or 30,-
000.”
McLean’s Gallant Fight.
Ohio is summed up as follows;
“\\ hat consolation can Republicans draw
from the Ohio election? Mr. Hanna secur
ed the nomination of his candidate for
Governor upon a platform Indors ng the
Republican administration, and while the
returns Indicate that Nash has a plural
ity of about 50.000 over McLean, McLean
and Jones together have a majority of
something like 50,000 over the Republican
candidate.
"McLean ran upon a platform emphatic
ally indorsing the Chicago platform and
condemning the trusts, militarism and im
perialism, and he made a gallant fight
against great odds. Ohio is the home of
Mr. Hanna, chairman of the Republican
National Committee. Postmasters all over
the Union were urged to contribute money
to save Ohio. Mr. Hanna took the stump
himself, and called upon Republicans to
support the ticket ond indorse the policies
of the administration. And, yet, In spite
of all that could be done, Mr. Hanna’s
own county was carried by Mr. Jones, and
the Republican party which had a majori
ty of nearly 50,000 in 1896, is now over
whelmed by a majority approximating 50,-
000. The Jones vote is anti-Republican.
Mr. Jones himself has made an open fight
against Mr. Hanna, and his methods; and
the Republican party has turned Its bat
teries against Mr. Jones and his follow
ers."
lowa, South Dakota and Kansas results
are passed over with brief paragraphs as
not of leading Importance.
Tlie Henlllt in Nebraska.
On Nebraska, he says:
"The Nebraska campaign was fought on
national Issues, and the fusion candidate
for judge received about 14.009 this years
as against 3,000 for the fusion candidate
for judge in 1897. Assistant Secretary of
War Meiklejohn came from Washington
to plead with the voters to uphold the
President’s policies. Senators Thurston
and Hayward were on the stump warning
the people not to repudiate the President.
Senator Fairbanks and other prominent
Republicans from outside the state lent
their influence, but notwithstanding the
efforts brought forth by the Republicans,
the fusion forces gained a signal victory.
Their candidate, Judge Holcomb, carried
five of the congressional districts out of
the six, and lost the remaining district
(the First) by only 1,000. The fusion Ists
made- a net gain of three district judges
and a large gain in county officers."
Mr. Pryan continues:
“Taken ns a who e. the election returns
from all the states give encouragement to
Ihose who hope for the overthrow of the
Republican parly in IfOO. Tt is evident that
11 os • who believed in the Chicago plat
form In 1896 sti’f believe in it. It is also
evident that the hos'llity to the Chicago
platform among those who opposed it is
not as pronounced as it was In 189.3.
Rebuke to Monopolies.
“Jt Is apparent alio that there is a grow
ing host'lity lo the monopolies which have
grown up under a Republican administra
tion. It is safe to say that the American
people would by a large majority pro
nounce against the attempt to raise the
standing army to 100,000, and it is equal y
certain that upon a dist'nct vote on that
Issue a large majority of the people would
pronounce against an imperialistic policy
which would develop here a colonial sys
tem after the pattern of European govern
ments.
"If the rebuke administered to the Re
publicans at the polls had been more se
vere, the prospect of remedial legislation
at the hands of the Republicans would be
brighter. While it was sufficient to in
dicate that the people are not satisfied
witli the Republican policies, it may not
have been sufficient to stay the course of
the Republican party toward plutocracy
and toward the European Ideas of a gov
ernment built upon force rather than upon
the consent of the governed—a government
relying for its safety upon a large stand
ing army rather than upon a citizen sol
diery.” _
BROKE OPEN SEVERAL SAFES,
Band of Bobbers Invaded Stores at
Clarksville, Gn.
Clarkesvllle. Ga, Nov. IL—A bond of
robbers opened two safes in this place last
night and secured about SI,OOO In cash,
checks amounting to a large sum and
and many valuable papers.
They entered a blacksmith shop, whers
they obtained a heavy hammer and other
implements, with which they made their
forcible entry into the stores and safes.
JI.MI.VE/ MADE PRESIDENT.
Santo Domingan Congress Ilns So
Proclaimed Hint.
Santo Domingo, Nov. 11.—Congress to
day proclaimed Senor Jiminez President
of Santo Domingo, and Senor Vasquez Vice
President. They will enter Into office Dec.
1, when the constitution will undergo a
change. The country la quiet and busi
ness is improving.
ADMIRAL DOES NOT LIKE IT.
Crowds Annoyed Him by Attcntlous
In New York City.
New York, Nov. 11.—Admiral Dewey says
he likes New York; wants to stay here a
few days and wl f be sorry to leave; but
he will be obliged to cut short his visit If
he is accorded any more such receptions
as he and his bride received today at
Fifteenth street and Union Square.
A crowd followed the Admiral and Mrs
Dewey as they walked down Fifth ave
nue from the hot 1 at Fifteenth etreet,
gathered around them and kept them tm
ptisont-d. The crowd shouted and hur
rahed and some attempts were made to
ta re the Admiral on the shoulders of some
of the more zealous of the enthusiasts.
Admiral Dewey begged and implored tho
people to proceed, but finally he had to
take refuge In a store from which he es
caped by a door to a side street.
The Admiral and Mrs. Dewey spent the
afternoon in their apartments. The rule
ns lo cards which had been enforced up
to to-day was relaxed and -a few friends
were received.
Admiral Dewey remained all the evening
in his apartments at the Waldorf. Hl* son
dined with him.
A surprise was given to the Admiral by
the memibers of the band of the Olympia,
who serenaded him at the hotel.
Tiil'.s afternoon Manager Boidt of the
W.uuoflf made the following statement:
‘‘Admiral Dewey requests me to say that
he would feel thankful if the newspapers
would call the attention of the public to
the annoyances he and hia wife have been
subjected to, and request the people to
cease their demonstrations. The Admiral
says ho appreciates the facll that the dem
onstrations are caused by good will, and
would not mind it so much himself, but it
makes his wife nervous and greatly upsets
her. He siys that he and Mrs. Dewey
were practically made prisoners to-day by
the crowds.”
NEW SCHEME TO DEFRAUD.
Slick Swindler Arrested by rost
olllee Inspector*.
Chicago. Nov. 11.—Marvin Auller, who,
It is alleged, has for some time carried on
a business under the name of "The Alaska
Commercial Mining Company,” was ar
rested by postoffice detectives to-day.
Fuller is charged with using the malls
for fraudulent purposes. It Is claimed he
watched the newspapers for death lists,
and upon learning the name of the deceas
ed, communicated with the heirs, stating
that mining shares belonging to them hud
been turned over to him. He claimed tnat
SSO or more was due on the stock. In
many cases, it is alleged. Ihe heirs, think
ing the shares of possible great value,
paid the assessment, only io receive min
ing stock of no value.
SENATOR THURSTON TO WED.
Re Will Soon Marry Miss Lola Penr.
mon of Washington.
Omaha, Neb. 11.—The Omaha Bee to
morrow will publish an announcement of
the forthcoming nuptials of Senator John
M. Thurston of Nebraska and Miss Lola
Pearmon of Washington, D. C., within the
next ten days.
Miss Pearmon is the daughter of ex-
Congressman Pearmon.
Land Grnat Rejected.
Santa Fe, N. M., Nov. 11.—The United
States Supreme Court to-day confirmed
t'he judgment of the land court in Ihe
Banco del Ohino Tejano grant case, re
jecting the grant. The grant included 33,-
696 acres, situated near Albuquerque. In
the Alairfitos, or Juan Salas grant, the
Supreme Court dismissed the appeal taken
by the United States and the decree of the
court of prlva'te land claims becomes final.
The grant lrf on the Galislree river, In
Santa Fe county, and was claimed by
Hon. T. B. Catron and Mrs. Kate Sulli
van.
Parcels Post Convection.
Washington, Nov. 11.—The Guatemalan
minister, Mr. Laso Arriaga, took the ini
tial steps to-day looking to a parcels post
convention between the United States and
Guatemala. He was In with
Postmaster General Smith and other of
ficials. making preliminary inquiries about
our system, and discussing the treaties re
cently executed. No definite conclusion
was reached.
Warships at St. Johns.
St. Johns, N. F„ Nov. 11.—Owing to the
gravity of the situation between Franr*
and England over South Africa, the Brlt
isti worships Coraits and Columbine are
still stationed at the Bay of Islands, on
the French treaty shore of Newfoundland.
The French have not yet all left the
coast. It is probable that the warships
will remain at St. Johns all the winter
and the garrison at Hie post.
Requisition Turned Down.
Santa Fe, N. M„ Nov. 11.—Gov. Otero
to-day refused to honor the requisition of
Gov. Murphy of Arizona, for the delivery
of Tom Ketchum. the notorious outlaw
known as "Black Jack."
Ketchurrv will therefore be tried in New
Mexico, on the charge of train robbery,
for which death Is the punishment.
Combination in Chains.
Pittsburg, Nov. 11.—The chain combina
tion that has been under process of for
mation for some months, has been practic
ally consummated, and the formal organi
zation is expected to be complete for Dec.
1. The combination will Include all but
one of the machine-made chain manufac
turing works in the country.
Deelnred Itself Competent.
Paris, Nov. 11.—The Senate, sitting as a
high court, was occupied n-day with the
arguments for and against the competency
of the Senate to try the conspiracy cases.
Eventually the Senate, by a vote of 157 to
91, declared itself competent to try the
cases. The High Court then held a secret
session.
A Postmaster Arrested.
Cape Charles, Va., Nov. 11.—W. F. Bell,
assistant postmaster at Exmore, Va., was
arrested to-day by Inspector Maxwell for
Issuing bogus money orders to the amount
of $1,409 to defray his personal expenses.
Former Postmaster J. A. Smith was plac
ed in charge of the office.
Say* Frye Iln* Resigned.
Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 11.— The Journal
to-morrow will print a report that General
Manager J. J. Frye of the Santa Fe Road,
haa resigned.
SKIRMISHING AT KIMBERLEY.
BOMBARDMENT OF THE TOWN WAS
THE PRINCIPAL NEWS.
Said to Have Resulted tn Severe Boer
Losses—Free Sinters Advanelna
Upon Cape Colony—This Week Cer
tain to See Important Develop
ments—Killing of Col. Falconer,
Who Has Done Good Service—lln
dell-Posvell’s Good Work.
London, Nov. 11.—The day has brought
forth no great news and Itttlo change has
taken place either in Natal or on the north
ar.,l northeastern frontiers of Cnpe Col
ony.
The chief fact R the opening of the bom
bardment of Kimberley on Tuesday by
Free State nrtlllery, which proved, accord
ing to an official statement, utterly inef
fective. The Boer investment of the town,
however, is said to be tightening.
Skirmishing between the Kimberley
mounted troops, and the Boers early in the
week, resulted in severe Boer losses, the
British force losing one killed and one
wounded.
Advices from Orange river confirm tho
report of the Free State troops’ advance
upon the north of Cape Colony, but ow
ing to the retirement of the British forces
from the borderland, no serious collision
has yet occurred.
The coming week, however, is certain
to see important developments In this dis
tinct.
An official dispatch, recording a skir
mish near Belmont, in which Col, Falco
ner was killed, three other officers were
wounded, one dangerously, and two pri
vates slightly wounded, is far from cleur.
It is not known whether Col. Falconer
was preparing for a British advance or
was merely endeavoring to ascertain the
numbers of the Boers. It Is considered
somewhat remarkable that four out of the
six casualties should have happened to
be officers, and this Is thought to need
some explanation.
TN>e British lost a good man in Col. Fal
coner, who was a cousin of the Earl of
Klntore. He did good service In the Sou
dan under Gen. Kitchener, from the Don
gola expedition to tho capture of Berber.
The dispatches from Mafeklng show
that Col. Baden-Powell’s little force is
still not merely holding Its own, but ts
daily inflicting more or less severe pun
ishment upon the Boers, whoso artillery
lias apparently proved valueless.
Nothing has filtered through to-dny from
Ladysmith, which everybody expects to
be the theater of the thrilling events dur
ing the war.
Transports carrying 3,000 British troops
are already en route to Durban, having
passed Cape Town, and the Boers must
strike a decisive blow at Ladysmith now
or never.
WORK OF AN ARMORED TRAIN.
Capt. Hensley Found the Boers Ilml
Destroyed Colenso.
Estoourt, Natal, Tuesday, Nov. 7.—An
armored train manned by an engineering
staff and a company of the Dublin Fusil
leers, under Capt. Hensley, returned here
to-day.
It reports that It found the stores at
Frere looted apparently by Kaffirs, and
met cyclist patrols, who reported that the
Boers were on tho Springfield road, five
miles away.
The train proceeded cautiously and found
the Bluesprult bridge Intact. The train
frequently slopped and Capt. Hensley ex
amined the road before proceeding.
At Colenso Capt. Hensley inspected Fort
Nicholson, and proceeding, found the line
cut a mile south of Colenso. Two lengths
of the rail on each line had been lifted
and placed out of gauge.
From Information obtained from Kaffirs,
it appears that the Boers left the vicinity
of Colnso early this morning, proceeding
In the direction of Buluwan mountain, and
that Capt. Hensley found Colenso abso
lutely deserted.
A balloon was observed for several min
utes hovering over tho Boer positions in
the mountains. It was, presumably, a
British balloon from Ladysmith.
The natives here are undertaking the
safe delivery of dispatches Inside Lady
smith.
DISPATCHES PROM RI'UER.
Col. Keltli-Fnleoner Killed While
Reoonnoltering.
London, Nov. 11.—The war office has re
ceived from Gen. Duller the following dis
patch:
"Cape Town, Friday night, Nov. 10.—A
reconnoltcring force from the Orange riv
er had a skirmish with the enemy ;o-day
about four miles east of Belmont. Casual
ties, In the Northumbeiland Fusilteers, Col.
C. E. Keith-Falconer killed; Lieutenants
F. Hevan and H. C. Mall wounded; In the
North 1-ancashlre regiment, Lieut. C. E.
Wood and two privates wounded. This Is
the only report to hand.”
The war office also has received the fol
lowing from Gen. Butler:
"Cape Town, Friday, Nov. 10, 10:21 p
m.—The following message has been re
ceived from Col. Kekewleh: ‘Kimberley,
Monday, Nov. 6.—The wounded are (re
gressing satisfactorily. Two unarmed na
tives have been shot by ihe Doers at
Alexander’s Fonten. The conservatory post
to the south of Kimberley reservoirs has
been missing since Nov. 1. It Is supposed
to have been captured by the Boers.
Browne of Beaconslieid having ridden be
yond the barriers yesterday is missing. It
it supposed he was captured. The situa
tion. otherwise. Is unchanged.’ ”
The war office has received the follow
ing dispatch from Gen. Duller, under date
of Cape Town, Nov. 11, afternoon:
’’With reference to my telegram of the
10th, Col. Gough, with two squadrons of
the Tenth Hussars, a battery of field ar
tillery and one and one-half companies of
mounted infantry, found about 700 of the
enemy with one gun In position about nine
miles west of Belmont. He engaged the
enemy with his artillery and gent the
mounted Infantry to the enemy’s left flank
to discover their laager. The losses re
ported yesterday occurred during this op
eration. Col. Gough engaged the enemy
for about three hours, and then returned
to comp.
"The death of Lteut. Wood has Just
been reported.”
WEEK’S WORK AT MAFEKING.
Boers Flreil Shells Into the Town
Almost Every liny.
Cape Town, Wednesday, Nov. B.—News
received from Mafeklng, undated, says
that on Monday Ihe Boors shelled the
town. One Jtoer gun was knocked out of
action and the Boers retired, but were re
in forced, attacked again, and were again
repulsed.
Tuesday they shelled the Congan kopje
wtlh little damage. Wednesday there was
a general attack under ihe cover of r
-tllllrey, but It was repulsed by the Maxims
and Hotchkiss guns. The lloer loss was
fifty killed. The British lass was slight.
Thursday shelling by a heavy gun was
renewed and Ihe Boers nmsje I with the
intention of making an attack, but this
was prevented by a thunderstorm.
Friday there was desultory rifle lire and
an occasional shell, but there was little
loss of life, duo to the excellent shelter In
the trenches. The health and spirits of
the trooi*s ate good.
HAS CROSSED THE FROSTIER.
Movement of Boers ut nethullc nnd
nt Allxvnl North.
Cape Town, Tuesday. Nov. 7.—lt Is re
ported that a ltoer force from SmithfleM
has crotsed the fiontler ut Bcthulle. This
Is estimated to tie 4,000 strong, with Held
guns.
Tho latest advices are that the Boers
had not entered Altwal North yesterday
evening, but the It' sstekraa! foroo of Boers
was momentarily expected.
It is said the Boers have already cap
tured some police and others on the out
skirts of the place, and that Allwalf North
is deserted nnd defenseless.
The railroad has been cut at Vryhurg,
two stations south cif Aliwel North.
Another Boer force la reported to have
marched past Burghersdorp, toward
Queenstown.
IIEHEIGEU AT KIMBERLEY.
Fniiinns American Miniaturist Is Be
leagncreil There.
London, Nov. 11.—A dispatch from Cape
Town, dated Wednesday, Nov. 8, Indicates
that the American miniaturist, Amelia
Kuessner, Is among the beleaguered peo
ple of Kimberley. The dispatch adds that
Mr. Rhodes is sitting to her for a minia
ture.
Gen, Buller wires from Cape Town un
der to-day's date that all the etek and
wounded In tho hospital al Wynburg are
doing well.
BOERS ARE AFTER KIMBERLEY.
Krnnje Culled on Col. Kekewleh to
Surrender the Town.
Barkley West, Monday, Nov. 6.—A dis
patch received from Kimberley says Gen.
ICronJe sent a message to Col. Kekewleh
calling on him to surrender before 6 o’clock
in the morning to-day, otherwise the town
would be shelled, the women and children
remaining at Kekewich’s risk. The Boers,
It was added, surrounded Kimberley In
great force, with heavy nrtillery.
TROOP SHIPS HAVE ARRIVED,
Tivo of Them Were Sent nt Once
From Cnpo Town to Durban.
london, Nov. 11.—It Is officially an
nounced that the troop ships Yorkshire,
Llsmore Castle, and Auranla have arrived
at Cape Town with 3,(176 troops. The two
steamers llrst named Immediately pro
ceeded to Durban. It Is supposed the Au
ranla’s troop will be landed nt Cape Town.
WOULD RE A GREAT LOSS.
Report Tlint British Transport Has
Foundered OIT Inbuilt.
Brest, France, Nov. 11.—Rumors are In
circulation here that a British transport
has foundered oft the Island of Ushant,
on the coast of Brittany.
So Damage nt Kimberley.
London, Nov. 11.-The following addi
tional announcement was made by tho war
office this afternoon:
"Gen. Buller wires to-day. 10:15 a. m.,
that Cot. Kekewleh reported Nov. 8, that
the bombardment of Kimberley, Nov. 7,
did no damage and that there were no
casualties."
Attacked nt Two Points.
Cape Town, Wednesday, Nov. 8, night.—
Dispatches from Kimberley show that the
town was vigorously attacked at two dif
ferent points. It Is reported that one of
the British force and six Boers were kill
ed. It is believed here that the Boers sur
rounded the town In force.
Defense of Durban.
Durban, Wednesday, Nov. B.—The war
ships have landed a naval brigade with
twenty guns for the defense of the town.
The brigade marched through the town
amid the greatest enthusiasm.
Guns From the Terrible.
Durban, Natal, Wednesday, Nov. B.—A
large force of men and guns from the
British first-class cruiser Terrible has
started for the float.
Ilasntos Faithful to English.
Maseru, Tuesday, Nov. 7.—The Besutos
continue faithful to the British and have
refused to reap the Free State crops, which
aro rotting.
Troopship Has Arrived.
London, Nov. 11.—It I* officially announc
ed that the troopship Hawarden Castle
has arrived at Cape Town with 1,010
troops.
Bombardment of Kimberley.
Pretoria, Tuesday, Nov. 7.—The bom
bardment and attack on Kimberley start
ed this morning.
HOBART IIAD A GOOD DAY.
Ills Friends Greatly Encouraged by
Ills Condition.
Paterson, N. J., Nov. 11.—Vice Presi
dent Hobart spent another comfortable
night last night and this morning there
was no material change In his condition.
The Vice President sat up In an easy
chair nearly afl yesterday afternoon. His
condition was so much Improved that he
was allowed to read the paper for a short
time.
He spent a quiet and comporatlvely easy
day. He was able to cat three meals,
consisting largely of solid food, and htx
friends are greatly encouraged In conse
quence.
DAILY, $8 A YEAR.
5 CENTS A COPY.
WEEKLY 2-TIMES-A-WEEK $1 A TEAR
HAD SOME CORRESPONDENCE.
LETTERS PASSED BETWEEN OS.
HORAE AND MDONOUGH.
Brought About by I.nngnnge Used by
Mr. Osborne Before House General
Judiciary Committee — Mr. AV. E
Kny uf Brunswick Acted ns Medio,
tor— lt Is Said the Correspondence
Was Satisfactory— Mr. McDonougH
Mny Give file Letters Out. *
Atlanta, Nov. 11.—Since last Wednesday)
morning, tlioro has been considerable cor
respondence between Representative Me.
Donough, of Chatham, and Solicitor Gen.
eral W. W. Osborne of the Eastern Cir
cuit, relative to tho language used by that
latter before the general Judiciary Com.
raittee of the House, last Monday after,
noon, with regard to a statement Mr. La.
Roche said Mr. McDonough had nude.
Mr. McDonough, on Wednesday morning,
soon after reaching Atlanta from Savaai.
nah, had an Interview with Mr. Osborns
in the arcade of the Kimball House, and
when they (separated. It was thought by
the friends of both that the matter had
been mutually adjusted.
Later In the (lay. however, Representa
tive McDonough addressed a communica
tion to Mr. Osborne, which was delivered
by Mr. W. E, Kny of Brunswick. Mr.
Osborne's reply was delivered to Mr. Mrx
Donough through Mr. Kay, who seemed
to bo acting for Mr. McDonough.
It Is said that some six or eight letter*
have been passed between the gentlemen,
and that the correspondence between them
has reached that stage where It Is mu
tually satisfactory, and peace again reign*
In "Warsaw.” (
Letters Are In Savannah.
Mr. Osborne left to-night for Savannah,
and Just before leaving admitted that thera
had been considerable correspondence be
tween them, but as Mr. McDonough had
taken tho Initiative, he eupposed that it
would le given out by him. The letter*
received by Mr. Osborne from Mr. McDon
ough, and copies of those sent by himself
are In Savannah now, having been sent
(hero sometime previous to to-day.
Mr. Kay left to-night for Brunswick.
He fame up on the train Wednesday)
morning from Savannah with Mr. Mc-
Donough, and was engaged In the case of
Petty against the Brunswick and Western
Railroad, which wus argued In the Su
preme Court to-day. Mr. Kay, In speak
ing this afternoon of his connection with
the differences between the two Savan
nnhlans, said he was simply u mediator.
While Mr. Osborne delivered all of his
communications to Mr. Kay and not
through any friend of his own. It Is known
that he wus advised by hi* friends, who,
it la said, aro thoroughly satisfied with tho
situation as it now stands, and it Is said
that Mr. McDonough is equally satisfied
with the result.
An effort was made to see Mr. McDon
ough at the Aragon Hotel to-night, and It
was thought he had left for Savannah,
though they had no Information to that
effect. Mr. Osborne and his friends would
not give out the contents of tho corres
pondence, though ho fully expects Mr. Mc-
Donough to do so, and said he thought
Mr. McDonough would leave wl'h ll to
night for Savannah.
GREAT DESTRUCTION OF FIIITT.
Wednesday’s Hurricane Most Severn
In Jnmnlca tn Years.
Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 11.— Messenger*
from the storm devastated districts report
that Wednesday’s hurricane was the most
severe experienced In Jamaica for many
years.
It struck the east end at 1 o’clock and
raged for four hours along the northern
slopes and through the parishes of St.
Thomas. St. Mury and Portland, west
ward to Morant bay on the south, and
Lucca on the north coasts, destroying all
cultivation and most of the propertlesMn
Its course, Including 100,000 of the UnnCd
Fruit Company’s banana trees, conserva
tively estimated.
Port Antonio Itself experienced serious
damage to property, Including the fruit
company’s wharf and premises.
But the main force of the cyclone ap
parently struck from Morant bay to
Prlcslmnn's river, which district Is still
totally cut off. The town of Morant Bay
Is shattered, and fears are entertained
that the fruit company's business will be
seriously crippled for the immediate fu
ture as the fit. Catharine plantations are
the. only part of their properly which hav*
not suffered, while most of Ihe lndepend.
ent fruit cultivations are wtthln the area
of destruction. .....
Estimates agree that the Island s fruit
trade will require one year to recover. No
accounts of fatalities have yet been re
ceived.
COMBINE OF SHIPBUILDER®-
Syndicate Said to Have Seenred Con.
trul of Leading Firms.
Sun Francisco, Nov. 11.—The Call, refer
ring to-day to the statement telegraphed
from the East that a syndicate, said to be
headed by the Scllgmons, proposes to ob
tain control of the leading ship-building
concerns of tho United States, says that
the combine contemplates the absorption
of the Unlou Iron Works of this city.
The paper says that Inquries addressed
to responsible parties in the East brought
the reply that the syndicate had practical
ly succeeded in combining the ship yards
of Crumps & Sons, at Philadelphia; C. P.
Huntington, at Newjiort News; the Co
lumbia Iron Works, Baltimore; the Bath
(Me.) Iron Works and the Union Iron
Works, San Francisco.
The managers of the Union Iron Works
neither affirm nor deny the report. It is
estimated Ihe consolidation value of tho
concerns admitted to the combine exceeds
$20,1)00,000.
ARRIVAL OF TENNESSEEANS.
Celebrated In Nashville by Many
Hells uinl Whistles.
Nashville, Tenn., Nov. ll.—The an
nouncment received at noon to-day of tho
arrival of the First Tennessee Regiment r.t
Sun Francisco from Manila was follow’d
by the ringing of the fire and church bells
and the blowing of whistles In every part
of the city and vicinity. Extensive ar
rangements are being made for a recep
tlon upon the arrival of the regiment
from San Francisco.