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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
LONDON AWAITS NEWS OF AN EN-
PECrED CONFLICT,
BATTLE MUST SOON COME
Beers Will Either Attack Ladysmith
in Force or Retire Within Their
Own Lines This Week-Bullsr
Lands Naval Guns at Durham
Fighting at Kimberley.
tCopyrighted by Associated Press,

copyrighted by Associated tSSS,i
London, Nov. 12.-As each day and
each week of the war draws to a close
without decisive action at Lady
smith, the probability that the beers
will risk an assault upon that garrison
becomes. it is said more and more i'm
minen.. In fact, it is claimed that the
campaign seems to have reached a
stage where it is absolutely necessary
for the beers to deliver telling stroke,
Unless they decide to do this, their
only alternative is to retire within
selves against the impending onslaught
by superior numbers. That the latter
course will be followed. without first
making a determined attempt to Gust
or capture General White, seems be-
You'd reason, for the methodical isola-
ton Of Whites forces indicates that
the campaign of the beers has been
carefully planned and the main objec~
tive definitely fixed, Not only have
the beers tasted of the delights of vic
tory and revelled in the anticipation
of still further conquests over
the main unit opposing but
it is now too late for
them to change their main objective.
Mobile as are the beers, they could
scarcely transfer the body of their
forces, which are at present concentrat-
ed about Ladysmith, to any other vul-
nerable British point without running
the risk of encountering the superior
numbers which are already pouring
northward. Moreover, any weakening
of the boer force at Ladysmith would
give White splendid opportunity of
attacking, as he has shown no hesita-
ton in assuming the offensive. The
beers must realize that the time is
short for, in the present emergency,
it is believed Gen. Butler. when the
transports arrive. will not wait to or
gani2e an army corps but will content
himself with rushing to the front every
regiment he can dispose of.
The raising Of the fund for the Amer
lean hospital ship, though bidding fair
to be successful, has been marked by
some division of feeling in the Amer
lean colony. 1t has been learned that
several Americans have declined to
contribute, for, while sympathizing
with the objects they said they be-
lieved the method of raising the sub
scription had resulted in much obnox-
ious social, business and self advertis-
ing.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16

Chicago. toT 10 Cattle Receipts, $500
market steady 10 firm: beeyes I,00@6.5b; cows
and heifers, 3 En525 stOckers and feed.
ers, 30Oft4.65; Texas steers, 32jN52h westerns,
10000. Hogs Receipts Tuesday, 81 000i
to-day, 5000; lift over, 1,s12 market 5c lower
mixed and butchers ay0nll6 good heavy
4O0al17h rough heavy, 3sOh3.q1. light, 3.g00
40; bulk Of sales 009l.l0. Sheep Receipts
1900. market steady at yesterdays prices.
Cattle, $50 ii76 hogs, 1901 1914 sheep,
H,TI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
BAKERS REGIMENT SAILS.

San Francisco, Nov 15.--rhe trans
port City of sydney with the 18th in
faHtry on board sailed for Manila
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
HOBART STILL on THE GAIN.

Paterson, y. J., Nov 15.-Yice Pres
ident Hobart had fairly good day and
last night was resting easily.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
JOY AMONG GERMANS.
CZARS VISIT AND SAMOAN
TREATY PLEASES THEM,
AMERlcAuNDER DISCUSSION

Great Western Republic Provokos Live
ly Exchange OF Ideas and Opinions
Meats and Wines Tariff War Pos
sihle- Emperor Greatly Pleased at
Popularity of His Pet Naval Scheme.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
CHICAGO MARKETS.

The following table shows the open.
ing, highest, lowest and closing prices
Of produce Tuesday In Chicago:
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16

Methodist bishops In session at Phil
adelphia are discovering the best meth
cd Of dealing with the southern negro.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16

Admiral and Mrs. Dewey have re-
turned to Washington.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
Fighting at Belmont.

london, Nov. 12.--The war Office has
received the following from Gen. Bull
Ter under date Of Capetown. Nov. II:
with reference to my telegram OF the
10th. Col. Cough, with two squadrons
Of the tenth hussa-s, battery Of field
artillery and one and one-half com
panies Of mounted infantry. found 700
Of the enemy and one gun in position
near Belmont. He engaged the enemy
with artillery and sent the mounted liz
fantry TO the enemy's left flank TO en-
ter his laager. The losses reported
yesterday occurred during the opera
ton. Col. Cough engaged the enemy
about three hours and returned to
camp. The death Of Lieut.. Wood Is
Just reported"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1899-11-16
Kimberley Bombarded.

London, Nov. 12.-Saturday brought
forth no great news of the south Afri-
can situation. Little change has taken
place either in Natal or on the north
and northeastern frontiers of Cape
Colony. The chief fact is the opening
Of the bombardment of Kimberley
Tuesday by the Free State artillery,
which proved according to an official
statement, utterly ineffective, The
boer investment of the town, however,
is said to be tightening. Skirmishing
between Kimberley mounted troops
and the beers early in the week result
ed in severe boer losses. the British
force losing one killed and one wound
ed Advices from the Orange river
confirm the report or the Free State
troops advance upon north Cape Colo
ny but, owing to the retirement of the
British forces from the borderland, no
serious collision has yet occurred. The
coming week, however, Is GER
tain to see important de-
velopments in this district An
official dispatch recording the skirmish
near Belmont, in which Col, Falconer
was killed and three other officers and
two privates wounded Is far from
clear. It Is considered somewhat re-
markable that out OF the casualties
should have happened to officers and
this is thought to need some explana-
ton. The British lost a good man in
Col. Falconer, who Is a cousin of Earl
Kintore. He did good service in the
Soudan under Kitchener. Dispatches
from Mafeking show that Col. Baden
Powell's little force Is not merely hold
ing it's own but is daily inflicting more
or less severe punishment upon the
beers. Nothing filtered through today
from Ladysmith. which everybody eX-
poets to be the theater Of thrilling
events during the coming week
Transports carrying 5000 British
troops are already en- route to Durham,
having passed Capetown, and the beers
must strike a decisive blow at Lady
smith now or never.
Fighting at Belmont.
T0ndOn NOy 12-The war Office has
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-09-28
BEAR WALL0W ITEMS.
church resources.

A. w. Brown, vino has beer gone to
Kentucky for about nine months, has re.
turned home to stay.
T. B. Elswick and Ellen McGlothlin, of
Boyd county, Ky, are visiting their
brother and sister, Basil Elswick and Ar
minda Christian, at this place. They will
stay about three weeks.
David and j. w. Christian are attend
ing circuit court at Grundy this week.
w. P. Payne, of Doak, Va, and James
Bandy, of Baptist Valley, were on Our
ridge one day last week.
Mrs. L. Altizer, of Harman, was visit
ing friends and relatives near this place
Saturday and Sunday.
Lille Reedy, of Pleasant Hill, WAS visit
ing home folks one day last week at this
place.
G. w. Barrett and daughter, Maggie, are
visiting at Richlands this week.
Mrs. Fannie Altizer and Miss Cara Alti
zer, Of Harman, were visiting David Chris
tian last Wednesday at this place.
Wiley Rimnrer, of Baptist Valley, was
on our ridge last Monday looking afteI
some calves.
Becca Chambers, of Lawrence county
KY, is visiting friends and relatives a
Pleasant Hill and Hsrman.
Rachel Altzer, of Santana, spent on
night last week with home folks at lhi
place. a. M. Z.
| Sep. 26lh, 1899.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-09-28
REPORTS FROM OTIS.

Washington, September 25.-Two I'M
portant dispatches from General Otis at
Manila were made public by the War De-
partment today. The first indicates that
the insurgents of the island of Negro3 are
about to recognize the authority of the
United States. The dispatch follows;
Manila, September 23.-Adjutant Gen.
eral, Washington:
Hughes, Iloilo reports Lopez and sixty
four armed men surrendered to Byrne at
Castellano, Negros. Election in thai
island October 2nd. Sought conference
Chief insurgents Panay wished to know
what promise could be given them in case
of formal submission. Told no arrange
ments possible until surrender and force
di,banded. OrIs.
The second dispatch is as follows:
Manila, September 24.-Adjutant Gen
eral Washington:
Bates returned from Iloilo, 2lst instant
having placed garrisons at Siasii anc
BINGHAM, Tawi Tawi group, one com
pany each place. Affairs in archipelago
satisfactory. Bates saw chief insurgentI
Zamboanga, still anxious to receive United
States garrison on condition Of Withdrawal
sh0nld Aguinaldo succeed in Luzon
PROPOSITIONS entertained. Zamboang'
bo,,;,o, trorbje with more Datos in vicinity
who have raised the United States flag
Dato Cagayan, SuIu Islands, visited Jolo
gave adhesion and desired to raise Ameri
can flag instead of Spanish flag on island
American flag will be raised there
Ready to give six months notice in orde
to establish in archipelago customs regu
lations under protocol between Spain
Geamany and Great Britain Of 1855
Bates report by mail.
OTIs.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-09-28
ITEMS FROM WEST VIRGINIA.
DEAR REPUBLICAN

/ DEAR REPUBLICAN
This place is situated nineteen miles
west of Welch, on the n. & w. K. R.
G. L. Ritter runs a large band saw mil
at this place, that saws some forty thousand
feet per day.
Doctor c. X. Harris was shot and killed
on the night of the 18th inst, at Jaeger,
W. Va, by his father-in-law q Mr.. Mans,
who is no in jail at Welch. Great excite
ment prevails.
A Mr.. Goldsmith met with a sad mis-
fortune by getting his hand cut of with
the saw at the mill.
William Baker had one of his fingers
amputated not long since, being mashed
by car, and it is feared that he will lose
his hand.
We are having many cases of fever at
this place.
Mr.. William Whitley, OF North Iaze-
well, is with us,scaling logs for Capt. q. A.
Fudge.
The drouth was broken last night by
local showers, which still continue today.
Will write again if this don't find its way
to the waste basket.
Dudley Crockett had a pet coon to get
loose with collar on, the night of the 7th
of November, 9S, and OH the 18th inst,
Frank Crockett on his way up Clear Fork,
heard Wyatt Lambert's dogs barking in
the north of the mountain. He crossed to
where they were, found Wyatts wife, who
had set by the tree through the night, with
a gun, and three coons on tree. Frank,
at one shot, killed all three coons and the,
mother of the two small coons proved to
be the pet coon that left home ten months |
and seven days ago, had collar around
her neck.
Coon HUNTER.
Gordon's Siding, w. Va.
Sept. 2Cth 1899.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-09-28
S, W, VIRGINIA
LOCAL ITEMS.
WHAT HAS RECENTLY TRANSFERRED
IN THE COUNTIES OF THIS
SECTION.

At the recent election held at Chris
tiansburg, Va, on the question of issuin
bonds to erect an electric plant there wer
not enough votes cast to decide the ques
ton, and a new election will have to b,
held.
The large blast furnace at Bristol, Va.
now owned by the Virginia Iron, Coal ant
Coke Co., will elbow in on" the 18th o
October. This furnace is pronounced the
largest and best of the twelve owned by
the company.
Rev. T. A. Wharton, pastor of the
Presbyterian Church at Abingdon, Va,
and Miss Floy Hurt, daughter of Mr.. F.
B. Hurt, were married at Abingdon on
the 26th inst Rev. Wharton has accept
ed call to church at Memphis Ten
nessee.
The Democrats of Washington county
had convention at Abingdon on Mon
day, which was captured by the Martin
men. John w. Price and c. H. McCluug
we're nominated for the House of Dele
gates.
Mr.. Robert Bryan, who lives near
Meadow View, in Washington county, had
his barn burned on last Saturday evening.
He succeeded in getting all his stock out
of the burning building, but lost the grain
and hay that were in the barn.
Mr.. George w. Blankenship and his
wife have moved from Jonesville, Va, to
Bristol, Va. MIR. Blankenship is Supervi-
sor of Census for the Ninth Congressional
District, and will establish his headquar-
ters at Bristol, it being more convenient
point for bis work than Jonesville.
A meeting of local sportsmen was held
at Wythevlle on Wednesday of last week
and game of protective association was
formed. DR.. Z. P McGavock was elected
president; Frank Stellar, secretary and
L. NJ. Funk, treasurer. The main object
of the association is to prevent partridge
shooting out of season.
The case of the Commonwealth vs. L.
L. Scherer was tried in the county court
of Smyth county last week On Thursday
the jury brought in verdict Of acquittal.
Scherer was town sergeant and killed Jos.
Suit. The sergeant was trying to arrest
Mrs. Suit on a warrant when her husband
interfered.
Judge Jackson, who is now holding a
term of the circuit court at Wytheville,
has appointed committee to inspect the
records, vaults, etc., of the courthouse.
1t is thought this is movement to secure
new courthouse for the county. which is
badly needed. A great county like Wythe
should not have such an uncomfortable
and unsuitable building for its records
and to be used by lis courts of justice.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-09-28
WAS A SUCCESS IN EVERY DETAIL
Ohio Republican Campaign Opened al
Akron with Roosevelt as Central
Figure.

Akron, o., Sept. 23.-The Ohio Repub-
lican campaign opening here today with
Governor Roosevelt, of New York as the
central figure, was in every detail most
gratifying success. With the arrival of
every train this Morning delegations head
ed by bands poured into the streets and
were escorted to headquarters by the local
reception committee. The arrival of each
train was the signal for fresh demonstra-
ton in which the booming of cannon and
the blowing of horns played prominent
part. Governor Roosevelt's appearance
was everywhere the signal for uproarous
cheering. Senator Hanna also came in for
his share of the ovations. The city itself,
tricoIored with fags, bunting and streamers,
from its V appearance extended to the
guests hearty welcome, and it appeared
as though the entire population of Summit
county bad been poured into the streets of
Akron.
One CONSPICUOUS feature of the big DEM
onsh alton was the prevalence of Nash
photo badges. Nearly everyone of the
thousands seen on the streets in public
places wore some insignia of his devotion
to the Republican cause and the Republic
an candidate.
Cleveland was represented by the Tippl-
canoe club and scores Of unattached visi-
tors. Columbus sent delegation of
nearly 1900, headed by regimental band.
Cincinnati sent up one of the largest dele
cations, at the head of which marched the
famous Blaine club.
Youngstown, Canton, Dayton, Spring
field and other cities were also largely
represented on the streets today.
The features of the morning were limit
ed to the reception of the notable visitors
and the parades of the clubs and delega.
tions from the depot to the campaign
headquarters.
There was big parade this afternoon
preceding the speeches. Governor
Roosevelt and Judge Nash were the star
speakers on the bill. Particular interest
was attached to the speech delivered by
the Governor of the Empire stale as his
words were expected to furnish the key
note, not only for the campaign in Ohio
this year, but also for the more important
presidential contest that is 10 follow.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-09-28
CHURCH IN PHILIPPINES.
Appointment of an Apostolic Delegates
Welcomed.

Washington, September 26,-The an
nouncement that Archbishop Chapelle,
Of New Orleans, has been chosen aros-
tolic delegate for the Philippines, attracts
much attention in official and clerical
quarters. The position has been vacated
up to this time, and owing to the large
property interests of the church in the
Philippines, the official status as occupied
under Spain and the influence of the
clergy over the natives, it has been re-
garded as an important factor in the pres.
ent reconstruction.
About year ago the Pope named
Archbishop Chapelle as apostolic delegate
for Cuba and Porto Rico, but TO appoint
ment was made for the Philippines, and
the Archbishop of Manila has continued
to exercise chief jurisdiction, dealing di-
dectly with Rome. In view of his former
strong pro-Spanish views, his cooperation
with the United States military authorities
at Manila has been the source OF much
satisfaction to the church authorities here.
But it is felt that the presence Of dele
gate in this country authorized to act for
the Vatican will permit more direct CO.
operation on the questions which are con-
stantly arising.
Under Spanish rule, the archbishop oi
Manila was government official, receiv'
ing SO, 900 annually, while four bishop;
at the head of the four dioceses constitut
ing the island, received $4,000 each
This status no longer exists, and the
church officials are maintained out of the
church resources.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-09-28
COMING TO NORFOLK.
The North Atlantic Squadron to Be
There In October

Norfolk, Va, September 26.-The visit
of the big Virginia delegation to Washing
ton to secure the presence Of the Olympia
and the North Atlantic squadron in
Hampton Roads early in October has
borne fruit. Assistant Secretary Allen
notified Senator Martin, Of Virginia last
night that the North Atlantic squadron
will be in Hampton Roads between the
2nd. and 9Th. of October. This is con-
strued to mean that the Olympia will be
one of the warships in the squadron.
The occasion is to be made grand
holiday. All the schools of the tidewater
section around Norfolk, Newport News,
Berkley, Portsmouth, Hampton and 9th
er nearby points will be closed for day,
and excursions will be run to the scene
from all points by rail and steamer
The business organizations of tidewater
Virginia assisted by those of Richmond,
are busy preparing proper program Of
reception.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-09-28
CHAH6ERLAIN TO mILNER,
The English Government at the
Limit of Its Patience.

London, September 25.-Ofiicials 0
the Foreign Office this evening gave ou
the text of the letter of the Secretar!
of State for the Colonies, Mr.. Chamber
lain, to the British High Commissioner IL
South Africa Sir Alfred Miner, datec
September %. The British reply express
es regret that Her Majesty's offer No O.
September had been refused, and says:
"The object Her Majesty's government
had in view in tie recent negotiations has
been stated in a manner which cannot adj
init of misrepresentation, viz: to obtain
such substantial and immediate repre-
sentation for the Outlanders as will enable
them to secure for themselves that fair and
Just treatment which was formally promis-
ed them in 1881, and which Her Majesty
intended to secure for them when she
granted privileges for selG-government to
the Transvaal No conditions less COM
prehensive than those contained in the
telegram of September can be relied on
to effect this object. The refusal of the
South African government to entertain
the offer thus made, coming as it does af-
ter four months of protracted negotiations,
themselves the climax Of five years Of eX-
tended agitation, makes it useless to pun
sue the discussion on the lines hitherto
followed, and the imperial government is
now compelled TO consider. the situation
afresh and formulate its own proposals for
& final settlement of the issues which have
been created in South Africa by the policy
constantly followed for many years by the
government of South Africa. They will
communicate the result Of their deibera
tions in later dispatch"
London, September 25,-A special dis
patch from Pretoria says that the me-
bers of the Volksraad, believing that the
British notes are intended to gain time
for the concentration of troops, urge the
government to adjourn the Raad imme-
diately and to send Great Britain note
declaring that the further mobilization
would be regarded as an unfriendly act.
Frequent earthworks and sand-bag de-
fenSes are being erected in all the avail
able approaches to the capital.
Durham, Natal, September 25.-Seven
hundred and fifty men Of the Leicester
shire regiment $50 of the Royal Dublin
Fusiliers, 200 mounted infantry and the
Eighteenth Hussars, have arrived at Dun
dee from Lady Smith.
Pietermaritzburg, Natal September
25.-The troops that haye been removed
from Lady Smith to Dundee will form
a new camp at Glencoe, their places deing
filled by others from India. The move
ment was executed so smartly and so un-
expectedly that the Boer spies were not
aware of it until it was actually accomp-
lished.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1899-09-28
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS.

Our Democratic friends are very happy
over the seeming trouble in the Republic
an camp in Maryland. Senator Yelling
ton has been forced to resign the chair
manship of the State Committee and is
very bitter against Governor Lowndes
who has been renominated for the Office
by his party. Once before Senator We'll
lington was forced from the head of the
STATE Committee, ,and in that campaign the
Republicans won a splendid victory in the
State. So it seems that Republican success
in Maryland is not dependent upon We'll
lington.
The Republicans of the Second Senate
rial District, of Virginia, composed Of the
counties of Lee, Scott and Wise met in
convention at Big Stone Gap Oh the 24th
inst, and nominated as their candidate
Rev. ]. B. Craft, of Scott county. Mr..
Craft appeared before the convention, and
said he would neither decline, or accept
the nomination, but asked for five days to
consider the matter. The time was grant
ed and it is thought he will consent to
make the race.
The Brunswick Gazette, "a Democratic pa
per, in speaking of the present situation
in Virginia says: "This Is now the trouble
with the Democratic organization in Vir-
ginia. Having crushed out everything like
organized opposition by the Republican
party and having long held supreme con-
troll in State affairs with no other party in
the field to act as check upon it, with no
adversary, worthy of the name, to molest
or make it afraid, the Democratic organ
ization in Virginia has degenerated into
mere machine controlled by political ad-
venturers and used, not for the advance
ment Of principle, but to down those DEM
ocrats who do not speak the language of
tribe and whose aspirations and an,bi-
tions conflict with their own. In other
words tie party organization in this State
has become simply an instrument to ad-
vance the political fortunes of those who
control it. 1t is close and self perpet-
uating corporation which has been aptly
christened " the ofhce-holders trust" the
aim and object of which is by fair means
or foul, to control the offices, State, county
and municipal, and to parcel them out
regardless of the popular will among those
who constitute and compose the trust"
This is a severe statement of the case but
truthful one. The Gazette might have
gone little farther, and told how the or
canized opposition of the Republican par
ty had been crushed out. Ballot box
stuliing and cheating of every character
have been used by the Democratic machine
in Southside Virginia, where the Gazette
is published.