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between the two countries by which Portugal
lost. Nyassaaand twest) was declared under
British protection, and the South African Com
pany made good its claims TO Mashonal and the
Barotse country north of the Zambes After
improvements by railroads. settlement of towns,
etc., the Disappointing fact became clear that
very little OF the gold that was believed
TO exist in MashODal was really there. This
BODIED death TO the company, and the heavy
debts incurred made this disappointment most
ruiuOus.
But Matabeleland was known to contain
plenty of geld, besides being an almost in
credbly-rich country in many other ways, and
If Maiabeleland could be gotten possession of
ell might yet be we'll So Cecil Rhodes went
20 England. He is a man of deep resources
and great executive ability, 8 diplomat and
scbem Of high degree. His own direct and
torcble eloquence converted the angry stock
holders Ia England into feTvid supporters of
his policy. A raid upon ,Mstsbeleland was
agreed upon.
The complete defeat of the Matabele forces
has been accomplished. The shells and ma
chine rapid-6ring guns of the chartered COM
pany's troops played fearful havoc with the
dusky warriors, for their favorite method Of
fighting is in massed numbers.
The greatest assistance has been given to the
Chartered Company by King Khama, who sent
searly l,sOO of his men 70 join the force of the
Bechuanaiand border police and the garrison
II Fort Tuli. commanded by Mai. Gooli Adams.
Khama is the paramount chief of the Bamang-
wato, country to the southwest of Loben-
guls's and he has always shown great loyalty
TO Great Britain. He is said TO be the most
remarkable native chief south OF the Zambesi,
IL not Of the whole of Africa.
Mr. Ba5oUchere and his Radicals in the
Home Parliament were srrayed against this in
yssion Of Mataheleland. and they propose that
lew the settlement of things shall be made by
the Colonial Office, and that there shall be
clearly defined q lire OF demarcation between
hashODaland and MxtabeleIand, and that the
South African Company shall not be allowed
20 become the possession Of the Chartered Com
Psuy.
This is strongly opposed, of course, in Cape
Colony. The South African Company proposes
ts replenish its treasury by fresh issue of
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board say they never saw vessel behave bet
ter. The sea was not more than ordinarily
disturbed by the swift passage of the huge
cruiser over its surface. and there was an en-
tire absence of either rolling or pitching This.
according to the experts is due to the fneness
of the lines on which the ship was constructed.
The Columbia is the first vessel of the new
navy to be propelled by triple screws Chief
Engineer Melville was firm in his belief that
more speed could be secured with three screws
than with two, and that the only thing neces-
sary was the proper mechanical arrangement
of them. His reasons for such were so con
vincing that the Secretary of the Navy finally
consented to allow him to have his way in work
ing upon the plans. On the trial hung
s., 600 000 the value Of the ship. but Engineer
MelvilIe's Judgment was right and his design
excellent as the official trial-trip attested.
Cramp & Sons, Ibe builders, who will receive
a bonus OF $350000. $4,000 in excess for every
quarter over 81 knots are highly pleased over
the successful trial. They regard the triple
screw as revolutionizing the speed of moiern
war vessels, and claim that the third screw docs
a little more than one third the effective work
of propulsion instead of being rendered useless
by the other two.
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the warriors seg, dance and utter awc-inspir-
ing sounds. One sound resembles the low
growl of some wild animal. The soldiers beat
their shields, and the effect is like distant
thunder. =
Terrible stories are told of Lobengula's cru
city. One will suffice for instance. The ex-
perience of one English gentleman of Natal
during some private negotiations with the
King was told thus: ;.
IL remember once. when was waiting for
an audience listening to the monotonous, abb
ject chant which is kent up about the King,
saw q man brought in who was guilty of bav-
ing drunk some of the Kings beer. It was at
the time of the great dance. when for a month
there is special license and when anyone carry
ing beer about is liable to have it raided. But
this man had levied toll on the Kings beer.
when it was being carried by the Kings
women. The wretch was brought before the
King. The King babe the attendants hold
him fast, then he said, looking the culprit mp
and down:
You have nose and mouth and two ears
and two eyes. You Lave used your nose to
smell Kings beer-(turning to attendants
Cut off his nose.'
"They cut off the mans nose
You have used your mouth to drink
Kings beer. Cut off his mouth
They cut off the mans lips.
"Lobengnla waited moment Then he
said, deliberately:
&" You have heard with your ears that il is
not allowed to drink Kings beer, but your ears
are no good to you.'
"Of went the wretch's ears. He looked at
the King with look dreadful to see.
Your eyes-c0ver up his eyes!' shouted
the King Put his forehead over bis eyes that
The National tribune., 1893-11-23
NEW TARIFF BILL

Probable Result of the Measure in Prepara-
riOn by the Ways and Means COMMITTEES.
1t is hoped by the gentlemen of the Ways
and Means Committee that the new tariff bill
will be ready for presentation before the public
this week or early next. The differences aris-
ing among the members over the policy Of an
income-tax may possibly delay the matter
longer.
As 10 the important articles to be added to
the free list there is no longer any question.
They will embrace wool. lumber. iron-o ore, coal
salt, cotton, bagging. binding Irvine, rice, and
many other commodities of less importance.
The present bounty on sugar will be re-
pealed. but it is still possible that the commit
tee may decide to impose a slight import duty
in order to satisfy the sugar-cane men of the
South and the bset-raisers of the West. There
is little probability, however, of the duty being
as high as that requested by the American
manufacturers-0ne and one-half cents per
pound. The highest duty thus far discussed is
one cent per pound, and the opinion of most of
the committee is divided between half cent
pound and admitting it entirely free Of duty.
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same day also the Kings slayers start for the
kraal Of the murdered man, where he may
have FIVE or six wives and 10 or 20 children,
together with dependents and slaves. At
night when folk sleep heavily, they surround
IL and put in the fire. The victims rush out to
fall upon the assegai or be cast back living into
the flames. Aud so with the death of all ends
the very common tragedy of smeling.out"
The dress OF the Matabelc soldiers is strik-
ing. Over the shoulders aud continued into
sort of hood. which surmounts the back Of the
head or hangs loose behind the neck, is mass
OF jet black ostrich feathers. Around the fore
heal is circlet of tawny fur from which rises q
single tall stcei-colored cr:.nes feather. Around
the loins collection of monkey aud cat skins
daHgie in long strip with here and there the
tails Of leopards and other animals hanging in
thick lunches. A graceful, wayy tuft Of white
ox.ail hair encircles each arm. Sometimes the
ankles are adorned in the same way
strip or two Of blue selampore or white calico
is worn around the waist. The shield and
assegais complete the picture OF course the
uniform is not always the same. Some omit the
fur around the head. and some OF those in COM
mand wear shabby shirts aud hats.
There is only one military evolution in
marching in kraals or companies. during which
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Our New Naval Acqusaitisbn Proves the Fast
est Steamship imf3he World. rs

Our New Naval AcqusaitissA Proves the Fast
est Steamship imfiie World. sss
The triple-sercw unfknd States cruiser
Columbs,s frat called tas6 Euate, was given her
official trial on Nov. 1as and succeeded in
establishing q record fsgsupsrior to that of any
vessel Jafuat. Over q eoRsse nearly A knots
long the cruiser succeed eds in making aver
age speed of 22.5l knots am hour for four con-
secuiive hours. $.
The greatest Previous speed on record was
made by the Campanise that ship on her trial
max Rg 2232 knots in a. one-hour run. The
famous cruiser Ninth ofoJuiy, owned by the
Argentine Governments, was speeded over q
measured course one knotplong at the rate of
% knots an hour. This is the nearest approach
to the CoIumbia's record that has been made by
a seagoing warship. Several Of the little
torpedo boats designed for harbor use. however.
on short runs showed speed power above 25
knots.
Ga the morning of the trial the cruiser was
stripped OF everything preparatory to making
as good showing as possible. The weather
was clear and good with the exception of q
strong wind directly in front of the course.
Tho course was marked by eight large can
buoys painted white. Eight Government
steamers, carrying officers charged with the
duty of taking tidal observations, were sta
toned to-day behind these buoys, being an
chored between them and the land.
That the Columbia was going faster than
she had ever run before was apparent to every
man on her decks; but when the eighth and
last buoy on the course was passed, and hurried
computations showed that the ship had made
the ia knots in Is minutes 10 seconds, or at
The National tribune., 1893-11-23
Pension Frauds.

Pension frauds, aggregating fully $150,000
wrongfully paid through the efforts of gle
pension attorney at Buffalo N. Y, have just
been discovered by Government Special Agents
This attorney, it is said. was at one time a
Special Examiner in the Pension Bureau, bu
was dismissed for dishonest practices. AS in
the Norfolk tVa.) cases, the attorney had q
Notary Public as an accessory, who permitted
the free use of his seal in his absence and with
out the formality OF administering the oath
required by law.
1t is alleged that persons having no shadow
of right TO pensions have been successfully
solicited to make application, and at least rs
much money as the large sum named above has
already been paid them. In many Instances. it
is said. the applications for pension, as well as
the testimony in their support. wero wholly
fraudulent, and large number of arrests for
perjury in connection with them are quite sure
to follow.
1t is stated at the Pension Office that the i'm
plcated attorney las about 1000 claims in the
office. large proportion of which are at least
tainted with fraud.
The National tribune., 1893-11-23
The Honduras incident.

Honduras has spOlOgized for the firing upon
the American mail steamer Costa Rica on Nov.
&. because the commander of the vessel refused
to surrender passenger named Bonilla, who
was wanted by the Honduras authorities.
Minister Young was on the ship at the time.
The cable dispatches from Honduras reported
recently that Minister Young, acting under
Secretary Gresham's directions. called on Presi-
dent Vasquez, OF Honduras, and presented this
Governments demand for an apology. The
cables said furthermore that President Vasquez
had placed Col Yelella, who ordered the firing.
under arrest, and that the incident resulted
from a misunderstanding. The Government
of Honduras promptly disavowed the conduct
of its officers aud expressed sincere regret for
the occurrence. The apology Oh the part of the
Honduras Government is entirely satisfactory
to the United States, aud it 10 believed that
this will end the incident.
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shares and bonds, and to drive King Lobengula
across the Zambesi. leaving him there to in
torn prey upon the natives Of the region.
The Africander Bund, a strong political
organization, being in sympathy with Mr.
Cecil Rhodes aud his people, has gone so far AS
70 threaten that If tho South African Conn
parry be not allowed TO settle the M&iabelo
affair, IL THE Airicander Bund) will, through its
representatives in the Cape Legislature, repa-
date the authority Of the Colonial Office, and
elect Governor for Cape Colony.
50 the matter stands az this writing.
The hstsbele people are Of Zulu origin.
More than % years ago UmziIikaz, The father
Of L0bengula. rev0lted against the great
Jehskas the founder OF the Zulu Kingdom.
Leaving Natal, where Tehaka brooke no rival.
he settled at first in the Trslsvaal, Int being
pressed by the advancing Boers be crossed the
The National tribune., 1893-11-23
COL. w. p. HEPBURN.
An Effective Friend of the Veterans Who
Himself Veteran.

Himself Veteran.
The comrades particularly fortunate in
having in the present House such magnificent
champion as Col. w. p. Hepburn OF Iowa. He was
a snperb soldier, None better ever swung intu
a saddle or charged the enemy saber in land
As cavalry commander he vigorous,
restless aud audacious. and few officers have as
many victories to their credit as he.
In the House of Representatives he has
shown the same qualities that he did in fight
ing for the Union. Feeling that he was entirely
right. he has not been content to wait on the
defensive, but has moved on the euemy's works
with yigor aud determination. His abilities
and bis aggressiveness made him always a
friend to be- desired and an enemy to be feared.
Every veteran remembers his wonderful
speech at the time it was attempted TO pass the
Dependent Pension Bill over the Presidents
veto. The way he advocated the cause Of the
soldier and excoriated his enemies was the
theme of general admiration.
There will I've q storm center around Col
Hepburn's seat in Congress this Winter
when the sodier-haters begin their work.
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The east by Mozambique, and on the north
by the Zambesi River. The Imperial British
East African Company obtained its charter in
1888. Various diplomatic movements pre-
pared the way for its disestablishment and the
organizing of its more successful sister, the
British South African Company, which, under
the powerful guidance Of the Premier of the
Cape Colony. Cecil Rhodes, has sprung into
importance almost equal with that of the
famous East India Company.
During the argument lasting several years
between Portugal and England, growing out of
the treaty that bad been made with King Lo-
bengula by the English, the South African Com
psny people were engaged in hostilties with the
Portuguese. In 1891 an agreement was reached
The National tribune., 1893-11-23
A Recall.

The halfbsck seized the ball, and darling
around the left end, made superb rush down
the field. 1t was A5-yard gain, and the crowd
went wild. But when the cheers of applause had
subsidized it was apparent that the bali had not
been in play"
"Ob, dear what does he have to bring the
ball way back for?" asked Kitty. despsiringly.
Pm sure don't know" replied Reggy
Westend, sunless the beggah got encorel"
The National tribune., 1893-11-23
THE COLUMBIA.

they may not see Kings beer And they cnt
the forehead of the man and turned down the
flap of skin as a surgeon might turn it, so that
il hung over his eyes.
"Then the King looked at the man for a few
minutes. and the man grovelled before him in
the dung. until suddenly the King fell into q
rage-perhaps he was ashamed of himself-and
babe them beat the man with logs of wood.
They beat him within an inch of his life. Last
the poor wretch mustered strength to crawl
away, like broken snake. along the ground"
THE record of the Matabele" says Mr. Rider
Haggard, is one Of the untiring massacre Of
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the rate of 1881 knots an hour, all were slow
to believe the startling evidence presented by
the figures. The up-trip was made in hour
90 minutes seconds, and the peerless burst OF
speed on the last lap had brought the hourly
average for the nearly two honrs' run up to
the handsome figure of 2292 knots.
The feature of the remarkable run was the
scadness of the ship. Old Naval men on
The National tribune., 1893-11-23

Erery man seho soore the blue, and erery
friend Of his, should take THE M TIONAL
TRIBUNE. II giues more and better matter
than any other Jamily sceekly paper, and costs
only tWO ceate ipeek.
The National tribune., 1893-11-23

RUDY'S PILE is guaranteed
to cure Piles and Constipation, or money re-
funded. so cents per box. Send stamp for cir
cular and Free Sample to MARTIN RUDY, Lam
caster, Pa. For sale by all frst-class druggists
The National tribune., 1893-11-23

inoffensive human beings. / have seen dis
tric;s in the Transvaal covered with the re-
mains Of Basuto kraals. The inhabitants of
those kraals were butchered by the Matabele
when they fed northward under the leader
ship of Mosilikatze from the wrath Of Chaka,
and as they began SO they have gone on."
The National tribune., 1893-11-23
A WILD TRIBE.
The Matabeles, Their King and Their
Country.

HE recent war be-
tween the South Afri-
can Company aud King
Lobenguls's Matabele
legions has called at
tention 10 q country full
of romance and mys-
terry, and again evil
denced the grasping
nature of the English
where there is valuable
territory to be taken
from those who cannot
adequately d e fe II d
themselves. or have not
the superior backing of
some powerful nation TO
depend upon.
Matabeleland lies d.
rectly TO the north of
the South African Re-
public, is bounded on
The National tribune., 1893-11-23

Serofua and all diseases caused by impure blood
yield TO the great medicine. Hoods sarsaparilla.
The National tribune., 1893-11-23

Iimpopo aud settled in MatabeIeland There,
In the heart Of snb-trOpical Africa, in pleasant
snd weli-watered land. Astounding in great
game and free from the tsetse ny. he established
9 hsfabele counterpart 70 the original Zulu
Kingdom
The wars of these people consist nowadays
for the most part Of raids upon the industrious
and peaceful MashoBs aud other almost de-
fenseless tribes Still they have suttieed 20
slako the national lust for slaughter. and TO
prepare Assh0naland and other districts 10 re-
esiye the white man by DISCRIMINATING the great
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-28
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH,
ArMoon. YIoLETr & I'd.

y
Special to the Gazette.
New Orleans, La, Nov. 2T.-Atwood,
Violet & CO. say; The Liverpool mar
ket shows a further weakness, being
5fi5G-Gid under Saturday, prices, with
snats reduced 1-1Gd. The markets on this
side show a corresponding decline, March
contracts touching sos IN New York
and T72 here. There was, however, a
recovery from these figures Of some
nolnts. New York closing very steady at
that advance,
The movement still continues free and
,be spot market Is apathetic aud without
features Of strength. Unul some sdnn-
latine influence Is brought TO bear, eiilier
IN ,be nature Of decreased receipts or an
improyed demand, no advance Of permn-
nence Is likely to occur. The stock at all
norts thus far Is 1906, 49, bales, against
0S4 30 last year. lteceipta thus far
~ week are 1O1653 bales, against
IN Oa1 bales last week. and Si,Sll bales
~ g.,-rtspouding time last year The
.-'t;,n,fe Tor this port tomorrow u &j,pOO
i,.i... against 20 126 bales last year. This
Movement, together with the small spot
demand. and unfayorable financial runors
f,o5n ne other side all contribute 10 de-
press values. IN 90 iar g. 5he press
Il,,s,or II financial troubles In london vs.
tea,,n,r le Il lacks confirmation. But
/ stjll howerer. hrezeriH an iuiluence, a.
I, L feared that it, realization might
,,ossibly materially affect prices
frhe SPOT market here Is quiet AZ Is
5sri'ne sales. 100 bales. Sales 10 ar
/ 1--WE. $50 bales.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-28

BY Associated Press,
Chicago. H.. Nor. 27.-Aflcr a marked
decline on wet weather aud fbeariah
runors wheat rallied today on the small
increase IN tho visible and closed 81
higher for May and he higher for
December.
Corn, held mp by wheat and proyis-
ions, ruled higher on FREQ covering by the
shorts.
Leading futures closed.
Wheat, December. o. 1,2ci Aay, 90
t-Sdd1 IA.
Corn. November. 20 1-sc; December,
% 1-sc; May. 80 3-ifiB9 7.so.
Oats. November. "a 7.Sei December,
2Sc. May. 30 Use
Moss pork, January, $3.50; May, Sl3.
Lard. November. $50 ~; january,
S7D9 IL; May, S7.T7 IL.
Short dbs, January SOI7 ~ May.
eO,S2 IL.
Cash quotations;
No. 2 spring wheat " 1-so; No.
red. g. lie.
No, . corn. % 1.sc.
No. oats, u 7-Sc
Mess PORK. sl3.12 1-20i32O.
lard. Ss.JOfdaD5.
Short RIBS sides foosel ST.0ld7.25.
Dry nlted shoulders boxed $1,000
Short clear sidcs Cboredl SL75Qs.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-28
FINANCIAL,


by Associated Press.
New York, Nov. ~ Speculation ~
the stock exchange today was remArkhol'
hv r,laun Of the strength manifested ny
ke railway list Ia face ul the very
scrious oyorturnuR OF values ot indus
trials. IL WAS expected that The pro-
yiaions Of the new tarn would be made
public to-day aud consequently the htrecl
,vaa prepared for active speculation ana
brokers wpro early at their offices, Con-
sultuiiohs with customers were hnH 90 uin
end that ui,lgra should be explicit ~
yicw of tho impending movement, An
tmuauAllly largo number Of stop orders
,vero given and The break In prices sub.
HpQucntly gave material assistance toward
the movement The hrst mfayorabln
nCws was vf d reduction 81 30 per cont
ia Tho sugar tnnW and the lowering Of
tile bounty TO domestic producers, lt
WINS followed by a Wild rush "a sell shares
Of Tho American Sugar ncGuinr company.
Immense blocks Of stock were thrown
upon tho market at constantly declining
prices aud With no npptccinllc rally until
ID hfrnl Of Z per cont had been mnd0
tshortly before o'clock, &c which time
over 10000 shnrtg OF fhe stock worO
disposed Of A slight huyinr movement
developed az the lower figures, which re-.
suited iu recovery VI "a per ccuf
~ Of which WIS subsequently lost, umk-
ing decline Vn tho day Of GA per
cont
Ii Tho railway bond ilsi dealings were
Irregular and The marked closcd firm,
Governments strong.
Siaios duh.
bar silver. GO1-2
Mexican dollars. 30.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-28

LIZ. 4 %
i phcon; SNORT eleat ing' 9 9h o''i'es
~, ciehI hhu sLo,l p,ihss, iNu' -.
-,aFd-Oolnpoundi l-@ci pure leai'
AZ &c,
suglrC.i1anulated, = &c; PoW ss.,,
2 l-2c; cut loaf, in barrels, . lie; cut
ei9Tihed' lie, prime Y; q, i-4c. q
,,,,i1r nee-, - A5,oSai &c
n mlu,lnu' - ZEE iAon; - Lee Alarouia'
Co. "Ccr1 -. -,
90 o.. o,cinn ane saoS, soUu'
% en'iy Ij -oe, aanvy, -oci psaue s55,.
Nil, l-zSi old government Java 2'ei
'"SSfT, lis's-sd'Sc por.,I t.,. n ,
fancy srgor bonsa 4oc. Ot cio,ca Y V eI ny
mouSe.fug, Vnolce N. w..
g gia!, ooci iancy syrup, per gaellon, Soei
AN wi ~ s55n6np' per sal' -oc' SILVER
~ .p pus t' W. So' an. Tim, a+o,.
49,, . 11'S,,s' XII. 5hini, 80 49,
3iy,9u' A--c' phk' . i-zci olaek-eyes'
pis o. 40, 90
~. 1870 y Bat, i-Fot IiSci PRIME
soit i-is, Ner f nvhu li'e' -
No loif borreIs 81 Nm Ia n!Sii ,an,
II99unu iieE AlS Ss'9 " med 5sl N9, L.
~, ,enUnu u't N''S' S''-o' Vouisu' prehs'
80. r ~,
:, Cheg ,G. nney' lul cream one IN
9oA, nH' II poA' ~ '-iei houhg
Al,,erlC,n' 10 ,,, SAL. ro,,,5. ., q
noInd n,c ,."p NOR P nonnT Y" ao u' gi
pouuu l'VNi'sSs W punt - yin.
wooden % boxes an mHc per po99ni; corn
H,nrii, - W.. H. p0 asL wv -
casc '"'""s'' ~ '"'
'' prTi,,t.i1, p,1s ,,o1;,,,,, 20. , .
NM ,nodi,m "a 55, KIM .,nn ,niV en- "a.
WIS US su'plN T"',,11
oi 6ols o so 81 ~ n dUs non ESs ~:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-11-28

Northern, per bushel. Si.50; sweet pop.
peE Per IL bushei basket. 4Oc; celery.
~ &c Der one dazeu lunches; heeis.
" oo nnshel Sl0O; carrots. per bushel.
Si.v1i sugar cane. S25003.O0 per 100
, ,eaiks; radlshrs. 20r35c per dozen; let.
'uee 2Vd2lc Per dozen.
~ raits California lines, per box. Si.oO
% ~ Northern apples. per barrel, $500;
US ,s pushed, Si.O0dl.2N: lemons, fancy,
looJsl per box. $l.0Off,i.55; oranges,
per box, $500; Blnefeld bananas, per
,uGSSc: pear, 10 hnshcl. S15O, hushel
box. 800; California egg plums, per
crate, S2.21; California Kelsey plums.
per crate, $500; California prunes. per
crate, S2,2c ounces. per hushcl. 800
Bartlett pears, per box, S3,25