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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
MINERS PROCLAMATIO
Her Maiasty's Subjects Warned Not
to Aid the Enemy.

Cape Town, Oct 13.-(Delayed in
transmission)- "A proclamation has been
issued signed by the governor of Cape
Colony. Sir Alfred Miner, and the pre-
mier, w. Z. Schreiner, saying that. oW
ing to the state of war existing between
the imperial government and the Trans
vaal and the Orange Free State, it is
expedent to warn BritisherS and others
of their duties and obligations to the
Queen 1t eXhorts all to observe loyalty
to the Queen and the government, and to
abstain from reasonable and Sedltlous
acts and all words and acts tending to
excite disaffection.
1t warns her ma jesty's subjects not to
enlist or engage in the military service of
either Of the two republics and not to
carry on trade with or supply goods to
either republics or to the citizens of
either Anyone committing what is thus
prohibited, the proclamation says, will be
punished.
Vryburg, Bechuanaland, Oct 12.-(De-
layed in transmiSSi0n).-An armored
train which left here today with four
teen men, two Nordenfeldts (unmounted)
and repairing party, was engaged by
the enemy from II o'clock this morning
to 3 this afternoon. An attempe to re-
pair the line and communicate with Ma
feking was not successful. Firing was
very brisk on both sides. During the
opening of the engagement artillery ire
W u.
tillery of the Beers, whose numbers are
probably exaggerated.
The train engaged is known as the
Mosquito train. Smaller armored trains
from Mafeking with fifteen men of the
protectorate regiment and a larger ar
mored train with the Lancashires have
arrived here, all proceeding to kimberley
in safety.
Cape Town, Oct 12.-Delayed in trans
mission.)-A dispatch from Mafeklng
dated 1888 this afternoon says it is off1-
cially stated that the enemy will proba-
bly, approach this afternoon or tomorrow.
Parties will be sent to watch on all sides
and guns will be posted ON the high
ground southeast of the town. 1t is like
ly that the enemy will shell the town for
some hours before attempting to take 1t
by assault. Already the Beers com
plain. They want to attend to their
crops, and many are desertingg Meat tt is
garrison does nothing it is probable the
Beers will retire, giving the garrison in
the meantime opportunities for hitting
them hard The garrison must be ready
to seize and utilize such opportunities.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
TRAIN COLLIDES
WITH TROLLEY CAR.
Number of Persons Seriously In
jured Near the Fair Grounds
at Dallas, Tex

Dallas, Tex, Oct. 14.-Near the state
fair grounds in the eastern suburbs a
trolley car on the Rapid Transit Street
railway, filled with passengers, collided
this afternoon with an excursion train
on the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe road.
OF the forty-nine passengers on board
the street car, nearly half of them were
hurt. Six were seriously injured and
three of these cannot live.
Those most seriously hurt are: Edgar
Crowder, Sulphur Springs, Tex; X: %.
Mabrey, Graham. Tex: Mrs. Zelia
Roarke. Kosse, Tex; Henry Struck,
West Dallas; Mrs. Beulah Parsons,
Kosse, Tex An old lady. name or home
unknown, was badly hurt, but was hur-
ried away in a carriage by friends.
The other passengers who were injured
were able to get away without assistance
or the need of surgical help. There was
no flagman at the crossing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
REMOVED A RAIL.
Train Left the Track and Boer AR.
ti1Iery Fired Into 1t.

London. Oct. 13-The war office has
received the following dispatch from the
general commanding the Cape forces:
Capt Town, Oct. 13.-14O D. m.-An
armored train from Mafeking escorting two
seyen-pounder guns sent from here to MAIZE
king, was attacked last night at Kraaipan
Apparently rail had been removed The
train left the track and the Beers fired into
it with artillery for Il half hour and can
tured il.
Telegraphic communication with MAIZE
KING Is interrupted at Kraaipan. The wom-
en- and children have been sent TO Cape
Town. The guns referred to belonged to
the Colony. They are light and of old pat
tern We have no details as to casualties
A later dispatch to the Evening News
says the armored train was attempting
to run through the Beers
Cape Town, Oct. 13.-4:G5 p. m.-The
entire crew Of the armored train, with
the exception of the engine driver, were
made prisoners by the Beers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
The Meaning of The Hague.

a correspondent inquiries why The is
prefiXed to Hague in designa ting the
Dutch city where the international
Peace conference was recently held. His
tory tells us that The Hague owes its
origin to a hunting seat built by the
Count of Holland in the Thirteenth CEN
fury and surrounded by hedge. The
Dutch name is Gravenhage, from ''gra-
ven" Count and ''hage' (hedge), the lit
eral meaning, therefore, being 1.-The
counts hedge, or park This, in Eng
lish, has been abbreviated to The Hague.
The Germans call it Der Haag, and the
French La Have. The name thus has
real significance, and general usage has
given it or its equivalent a permanent
place in all languages Demo
crat and Chronicle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
THE DEAL CLOSED.
A Million Dollars for Large Tract of
Coal at Charleroi,

Pittsburg, Pa. Oct. 13.-The Monon-
gahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke
company has just closed the deal for the
purchase Of the immense tract of coal
belonging to the New York & Cleveland
Gas company, at Charleroi for 81 ,0O0,-
600 cash. The money has been paid into
the Union Trust company and the river
combine is now in possession. The tract
contains about 1000 acres and is one of
the largest bodies of coal in the Monon-
gahela river. 1t has been under option
for some time to the Monongahela com
pany and also to the Pittsburg Coal COM
pany, the rail coal combine. 1t is prob
able the tract will be opened up next
spring by the river combine on a large
scale
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
LITTLE MONEY FOR
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.
Indian Commissioner Jones Rec
ommenGs that Only S57, 900
be Available.

Washington, d. c., Oct. 14.-[Spe-
cial. IA leading question now under
consideration by conclave of Catholic
archbishops here is the question of school
appropriations. In the Forthcoming an
nual report of Indian Commissioner
Jones he recommends that there be only
$500 available for support of Catholic
schools during the next fiscal year. The
board OF Catholic missions takes excep-
ton to this. Efforts will be made at
next session of Congress to restore secta-
rian approximations to certain Protestant
and Catholic institutions Gen. Hender-
son, the next speaker of the House, has
always been favorable to these appro-
priations and made strong speeches ia
Congress in favor of retaining them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
TRAGEDY IN A BANK.
One Robber Killed and Another
Arrested-The Third Shoots
Himself in the Head,

Scvieryille, Tenn, Oct. 13.-Three
masked robbers entered the bank here
today and attempted to rob the vault,
containing considerable money Presi-
dent William MacMahon threw his loose
money into the safe and seized a gun.
His first shot killed tie leader of the
robbers, Pearl Thurman. The assistant
cashier, John Marshall, rushed out of a
side door and shot two Of the robbers
horses.
Cal. Derrick. one of the robbers, was
arrested after being wounded. Will
Derrick the third robber, got on one
horse and rode a mile hotly pursued by a
posse. On-being surrounded by the men
he fed into barn where he committed
suicide by shooting himself in the head.
The men are supposed to have come from
Knoxville
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17

might be, and to await events with quiet
ness and confidence. To the press repre-
senting both sides he would appeal for
pity, sympathy, generosity and charity;
and he wished to make similar appeal
to the churches and to the natives of the
colony. The time had not yet arrived for
him to say what part he had played in
trying to establish peace in South Africa.
That would come later. Let this col
ony," said the premier, in conclusion, ''be
kind of haven during the storm which
has burst upon South Africa, and let us
all pray for the re-esta bishment of an
honorable peace throughout our beloved
country"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
REVOLT TIN QUEBEC.
Liberals Not Disposed to Participate
in Foreign Eatangiement.,

Toronto, Ont, Oct. 13.-A special from
Ottawa to the Mail says: The minis
terial situation created by the Transvaal
incident has about resolved itself into
this: That if the government sends
Canadian contingent to South Africa. J
Israel Tarte will resign. The minister
of public works has already made it
pretty plain in his newspaper publications
and in his speeches that he regarded the
participation of Canada in one of Eng
lands foreign entanglements, as he is
pleased to term the trouble, as a phase
of imperialism that Quebec Liberals viii
not tolerate. Today he spoke out in
council to the same effect and with the
result that another days delay is added
to the long period of government mac
ton, which is creating discomfort at
home and disgust in the mother coun
try.
London, Oct 13.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette publishes the following dispatch
from Mafeking, dated Wednesday: 1t is
reported that the younger burghers, dis
satisfied with Commander Cronje for no.
attacking the British position yesterday,
have sent him to the rear and appoint
ed another to command.
A dispatch from Cape Town says that
no doubt is felt as to the loyalty of Lc-
rothod and other native chiefs, and the
Basutos are still we'll in hand but the
resident commissioner has decided to pa
troll the border III order to prevent raids
The latest direct dispatch from Maize
king says that although the Beers are
moving restlessly in the vicinity of their
laager, there is no sign yet of an attempt
to cross the border.
ColesburG is Wavering.
Cape Town, Oct. 13.-A dispatch from
Colesburg, just south of the Orange
river, announces that the town was
warned to be in readiness for an attack
yesterday. The attack did not occur
The inhabitants, according to the dis
patch, are "Wavering, uncertain whether
to greet Beers with cold lead or hot cof-
fee"
Cape Town, Oct 13.-Premier Shrein-
er. in MOVING the adjournment of the Cape
House of Assembly, made notable
speech, in the course Of which he allud-
ed to the position in which the Cape
government was placed. He said he
would do The duty imposed upon him
without favor or fear-the duty of all TO
save the colony, SO far as possible, from
being involved in the vortex of war. In
his circulars to the military commanders,
he had already given his reasons for hop
ing that the people would remain quiet,
and now he would appeal to the mem
bers of the Legislature to possess their
souls in patience, however dark the days
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
MAFEKING IN DANGER.
Anxiety in London, Notwithstanding
Optimistic Reports.

Edinburgh, Oct. 1.-THE Scotsman
yesterday published a statement, which
it claims came from a well-informed
source, to the effect that the Beers have
gone through Van Reenan's pass with
eleven guns, and that a battle is now rag
ing. 1t adds that Gen. Sir George Stew
art White, the commander of the British
forces in Natal has twelve guns, and is
confident of success.
London, Oct 14-A dispatch from
Ladysmith. Natal, to the Telegraph, filed
at noon Friday, says that strong
mobile column, composed of all arms, un,
der Gen. Sir George Stewart White, ac-
companied by Gen. Sir Archibald Hunt
err, proceeded before daybreak Friday
toward Acton Homes for the purpose of
accommodating.
The war office confirms the advance to
Acton Homes. which is fifteen miles
from Ladysmith, on the Tugel river.
Anxiety Regarding MafekiuE.
Despite the optimistic reports Of the
ability of Mafeking to repel attack, the
greatest anxiety prevails here regarding
the situation there, as it is known that
the redoubtable commandant, CroGje,
who captured the Jameson raiders. has
the strongest commando yet put into the
field, with the exception of Commandant-
General Joubert's force. Cronje's troops
number between 5000 and 10000 men
Cape Town, Oct. 14.-2:35 p. m-The
news respecting the destination of the
armored train was received here with
feelings OF regret, mingled with admira-
ton and praise for the pluck of Capt
NeSbitt.
The Mosquito bit hard before it died.
is a common expression.
There is no sort of apprehension
among the people, though they are posi-
bly, in an angrier mood. Perfect conf
de0cp twists that all will hp ripht in tho
end, despite the small initial success of
: no poorc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
THE ORDER CANCELLED.
England will Buy Mules from Amer
ca Instead of Jamaica.

Kingston, jamaica Oct. 1.-THE Brit
ish war office it now appears. has can
celled the order for mules and stores
from Jamaica, deciding to place all or
ders in the United States. The colonial
troops are not going forward immediate
ly. The steamers selected for trans
ports will probably proceed to England
and take charter there.
The volunteers are hurt at finding their
offer of services rejected, while the
Canadian and Australian offers were ac-
copied.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
To Fight Jamaica Treaty.

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct 13-The Cali
forna citrus growers tariff committee
has adopted a resolution calling upon all
the citrus growers of Southern Califor-
MIA to contribute to Il fund to carry on
a campaign against the ratification Of
the Jamaica treaty.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
Mrs. lincoln the Sole Heir.

Mount Pleasant. Ia. Oct. 14-NIrs.
Robert T. Lincoln of Chicago was APP
pointed administrators Of the estate of
her father, the late ex-senator Harlan
The decedent left no will and his entire
estate. which amounts to $4,000, will
so to Mrs. Lincoln, his only heir.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
ARE NEAR TO MAFEK|NG.
Beers Reported to Have Entered
the Rooigrond Territory.
CUT OFF WATER SUPPLY
Another Armored Train Blown Up
British Railway Station
Seized.

London, Oct. lin connection with
the rumored attack upon Mafeking a dis
Quieting reports comes from Pretoria to
the effect that the Rustenburg and Ma
rico commanders have crossed the bor
der and entered the Rooigrond territory,
between Lchtenburg and Mafeking,
blowing up the bridge over the Maloppor
river, and destroying a trainload Of dy-
Mantle and the track.
AS Mafekng depends upon Rooigrond
for it's water supply, the significance of
this move is evident.
The Beers, it is reported, have seized
the railway station north of Fourteen
Streams, between Vryburg and Kimber
ley. Fighting is still continuing in the
neighbOrhoOd.
The Exchange Telegraph company has
received dispatch from Cape Town,
dated this morning, saying that the
Beers have blown up another armored
train, carrying telegraph operators from
Mafrking.
According to a dispatch from the front
the Beers have made several attacks
upon Mafeking, all Of which have been
repulsed.
kimberley, Oct 1.-THE report that
fighting has taken place at Araapan has
been officially confirmed.
Glencoe Camp, Oct 14-10 a. m.-The
Beers have occupied SpitZkop near New
castle.
reached there that 1000 Beers encamped
on the Ingogo battlefield last evening.
Two armorcd trains now patrol the line
in the vicinity of Ladysmith.
The transports Gaul and Henzada ar
rived today from India.
The transport Wardha. with contin-
gent Of Lancers. was compelled to put
back here She encountered a severe gale
off East London, southeast of King Will
Jamestown, and was considerably dam
aged. losing nearly 100 horses.
New York, Oct. IA dispatch tr the
Herald from Berlin says: The report
from London that English ships and
German naval squadron at present lying
in Lisbon harbor will go together to
Delagoa bay is officially denied here.
There is not Il single German ship
there. much less squadron.
London. Oct. 14.-The latest reports
from Vryburg say that the armored train
that was destroyed at Kraaipin con
tanned. in addition to Nesbitt's force,
number of WOrkmen and six residents of
Marigogo. South of Mafeking, who, on
hearing of the Boer advance, took refuge
in the train.
4 dispatch from Pretoria, dated Oc-
tober 13. says Gen. Koch wires from the
Natal border that his command has oc
cupied Bothas Pass and also captured
the railway station.
The following dispatch from Lady
smith has been received at the war office:
Gen Sir George Stewart White went in
the direction Of Van Reenan's Pass ut )
O'Clock Il. III. Yesterday (Frdayl but failed
10 lraw the Beers to the pass. He returned
to SIadysmith where he now is. No en-
gagement has occurred.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
COULD HARDLY BE BETTER.
Industrial Conditions Throughout
United States Very Satisfactory.

New York, Oct. 14.-R G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade today says:
Industrial conditions could hardly be bet
ter. After many months Of such -extraOr-
binary buying that its continuance seemed
impossible, even larger buying still crowds
producing works in most lines beyond their
capacity. Sales of wool smaller only
7.473.300 pounds for the week at the three
markets. without further advance
Failures for the week have been 164 in
the United States against 205 last year,
and u in Canada, against % last year.
Bradstreet's today says:
Railway earnings, bank clearings returns
and quotations OF staple prices are ali en-
cOuragng. pointing as they do to a maxi
mum volume of business for this period of
the year. Crop returns for October bear
out earlier impressions of shortened yields.
Totals of leading exports show an increase
of % per cent. over September a year age.
Wheat including -four, shipments for the
week aggregate 5.265, 634 bushels, against
5,1S3,39S bushels last week. and Apo 995
bushels in the corresponding week Of 1895.
Corn exports aggregate 1886, 1913 bushels,
against 4,23S. 40 bushels last week and .
706292 bushels in this week q year ago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-10-17
Irving Sails Tomorrow.

London, Oct 14.-Sr Henry Irving
and Miss Ellen Terry have finished their
provincial tour, and on Sunday they will
sail with their entire company for New
York. The tour finished at Liverpool
last evening with the Merchant OF Ven
ice," which was received with remark
able enthusiasm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-05
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. oct -COTTON-After
a moor start the market for cotton futures
developed pronounced strength and
closed with buiiish sentiment predom!-
nating. The volume OF speculation was
smaller though trading was by no means
tame. When the market opened smaller
holders were disappointed TO ind that
Liverpool had lost an early gain OF =
points. Local bears sold quite freely on
this news during the first hour, causing
a drop u 10 Q points, TO = OF which
were recorded on the call. Later the
same traders. upon finding that their eff
forts 20 depress prices were not success
ful turned buyers. The upward move
ment which followed was accelerated by
news that spot markets South were ex-
cited and higher. and predictions of
smaller receipts Wall street. New Or
leans. Europe and shorts later became
substantial buyers, and before a breath
ing spell was taken the early loss had
been entirely wiped out and a net rise OF
, % o points established. Reports Of
frost IN the Northwest and Of a dispose
ton among planters 20 refuse The bids
OF factors for such parts OF the crop
as was already gathered increased bullish
sentiment The crop movement fell con-
sidersby below general expectations, and
receipts al The ports for the week thus
far are now fully 1900 bates behind the
movement for like time last year. The
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-05
THE WASHINGTON SPECIAL.

Commencing Monday. October 9th, the
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroad will. in connection with the Penn
sylvania railroad. run a new train, COM
posed of frst-class yestibuled coaches ana
combination cars, and Pullman buffet
parlor cars all of the latest and most APP
proved pattern, between Richmond and
Washington, on the following fast sche-
dule:
North bound: Leave Richmond at i
noon. arrive Washington 1920 p. NJ; con-
Meeting for Baltimore, Harrisburg. Pitts
burg and points West, with the
Congressional Limited for Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York. and with the
Federal Express for Boston.
South bound: Leave Washington at ll:i]
A. NJ. arrive Richmond p M; connec-
tions from all points North and East.
This train will be designated as the
washington Special" and takes the
place OF the train now leaving Richmond
at y noon, and arriving Richmond at 1901
p. NJ.
Daily except Sunday.
These trains are limited in stops. and
shorten the time from Washington 10
Richmond W. u. TAYLOR.
Traffic Mana ger, r., F. a. +. K r.
T.. T. d. Myers, President.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-05

market closed steady at net gain Of
> To points
COTTON-Futures opened steady at de-
cline; october. 6.s2. November. oss. De
cember. 6g7. January, T05. February
100. March. 10. April. IA; May, 'lb'
juno. III. July. us. August III
Futures closed steady. October, 6al !,
November. Cos. December, I.o5i Janu-
airy. III. February, 10 Maich' 30
April. ~. May. "a. June. 49, July
SPOT c6tton closed steady at 40 ad-
vance: middiing upands. "a; niodling
gulf, ~. sales, l,l9l bales
COTTON Steady: midding. ~; gross
receipts. l.3fJ balcs. sales, l.lJl balcs {;
stock 1f1 300 bates; exports 10 Great Bri o
tain. 1893 bales to the Continent $3.50
bales.
Total to-day-Net receipts. 420i7 bales;
exports 20 Great Britain. 6G32 bales; 10
the Continent, 1891 bales; stock. 7lS1Sf
bales. -
Consolidaied-Net receipts. 20i,SC7
bales. exports to Great Britain. 5f.3i5
bales; 20 France. "A 1874 bales. to the Con-
tinent, 4JO3 bales.
Total since September lst-Net receipts.
a33 80 bales. exports To Great Britain
2i7. 49, bales 10 France 1850 bales; 10
The Continent. 2l232O bales.
NEW ORsEANS, OCT. 4.-tOI AO.N
Futures steady. October. 1laGI3, No
vember. 0.74GG 20: December, 50. Janu-
AIRY. sfN6 -. February, $50 D 20;
March. G92QG 81 April G9sa6.97; May.
G09Q7.O0; June, 7O5q7O5.
LIVERPOOL. oct. 4-COTTON.-Spot
i'm moderate demand; prices lilo lower /;
American middliHg fair. I-ltd-; good
middling. ~: middling. 3 1872. low mid
ding. 3 1882. good ordinary, 3 l1-3Z;
ordinary. g 11-3o. The sales Of the cay
were 5000 bales. Of which 500 were for
speculation ana export and included
200 American Receipts. 100 bales all
F'utures opened and closed steady at
the advance: American middling, J. m. G.,
October. 3 5i-6fQ3 55-Gi buyers October
and November. 3 53-G4aS 5i-64. buyers;
November and December. 32-6iq3 o3-o4,
value. December and January. January
and February. g 51-G4Q3 52-64, buyers
FEBRUARY and March. oct sellers
March and April. 52-6403 1864 sellers;
ApriI and NAV. 3 53-Gf. sellers; May ang
June 59-G4Q2 l4-G4. sellers: june ana
julv 2 6I-Gl sellers: July and August
2 54-G4. buyers: August and september
- g5-G4 BUYERS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-05
NEW YORK DRY GOODS MARKET

NEW YORK. oct. All staple cot
tons in good request. Demand improving
rather than falling away, in spite OF the
steady advancing tendency OF prices.
Heavy brown cottons are held by sellers
with much reserve. Courtyard sheetings
sold to-day in one quarter at 4lAc. per
yard. Large sales of regular print cloths
at full price: wide odds strong. Bleached
cottons in good demand. and advances
already reported easily realized. Further
advances In denims and other coarse coli
ored cOttons very firm. Woollen and
worsted dress goods in good request.
Prints show an improving demand. espc-
cially for staple lines.