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Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
NO VERDICT IN JESSE CASE
Jury Is Discharged After Four Days
DeIibernting-Ncw Trial More
Favorable to Defense.

MARYVILLE, Mo. Oct. 17.-(Special Tel
egram. AT 4 o'clock this afternoon the jury
in the case of c. C. Jesse, charged with the
murder OF Frank Griffin, editor of Grif's
Maryylle Daily Review, was discharged
after having been trying for nlnety-two
hours to get verdict The jurors took nine
ballots and stood four for a verdict Of mur-
der in the first degree and eight for YER
dict OF manslaughter in the fourth degree,
excepting upon one ballot, when they stood
ten for manslaughter and two for murder in
the second degree.
The jurors in discussing the matter in
their room agreed that If they could have re-
turned a verdict fixing the defendants S
punishment at four or five years in prison
they would have done So but under the pc
culiar laws of Missouri they could not un-
der the courts instructions fix his punish
mont at any period between two and ten
years. Judge Craig decided upon Monday,
November 20, as the date on which the case
shall come up again
There is feeling that the second trial is
likely to be more favorable to the defense
than the first The state made the fatal
mistake of introducing Grffin's ante-mor-
tenn statement as evidence This rendered
him technically witness and let down the
| bars for all the evidence respecting his rep
utation as blackmailer and his convictions
of criminal libel, which were introduced by
| the defense.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
OHIO WILL REMAIN IN LINE
Buckeye Can Safely he Counted on
for Forty Thousand Repub-
Iican Majority.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. IA Washington spe-
cial to the Globe Democrat says:
Representative BromweIl of Ohio was at
the Treasury department today, having
come on here from Cincinnati to attend to
some departmental and legal matters. Re
ferring to the political contest in Ohio Mr..
Bromwell, whose home is in Cincinnati,
said
THE republicans will carry the state by
from 10000 to 50,0 900 | do not have the
slightest fear as to the result. Mayor Jones
will poll about $4,000 votes and more Of
these will be democrats than republicans.
The fusion republicans OF Hamilton county
are going to support Nash and that will
give the county to the republican ticket.
Tho democrats are better organized than
they have been in years, but this will be
of no use to them in the face of the peoples
desire that the present prosperous conditions
be continued.
"No; there will be no detection among the
republican Germans owing to dissatlsfac-
tiOn with the foreign policy OF the adminis-
tration. / have recently made speeches to
a number of German organizations and |
can say that they are still with President
Mckinley. Whenever / talked about whip
ping the Filipnos and restoring peace the
Germans gave their approval in many ways.
AS a matter OF fact, the Germans will pre-
| fer prosperity and satisfaction, with the
Philippines thrown in, TO depression and
lack OF confidence without the Philippines.
/ came over yesterday with German bust
ness man, who has always been a democrat,
but voted for Mckinley three years ago,
| He said he preferred good times and would
vote the republican ticket"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
webster Speaks ut Hlnir.

BLAIR, Ncb., Oct. 17.-(Spccial Telegram)
The people Of Blair listened to John l..
Webster at the opera house this evening.
The meeting was opened by short addresses
from Lee Estelle and Judge Baxter.
MIR. Webster touched briefly upon number
of issues, among them being trusts, money,
tariff and a few others, but the question of
the position of the United States in the Phil
ippnes was ably handled and roundly ap-
plauded Mr.. Webster closed his remarks
with the statement that were it in his power
to decide he would never allow old glory to
be hauled down from any country where 1t
had been planted. and where the soil had
been made sacred by the blood of an Ameri-
can soldier fighting in the defense of his
country and to sustain the dignity and honor
OF the flag.
Many old soldiers were present. Mr.. Web
ster will speak in Arlington tomorrow night.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
cRouxsE AND GAGE At VALENTINE.
Ex-Governor Arraigns Bryan and
HolcOmb for Certain Actions.

VALENTINE, Neb., Oct, I.-(SpeCial
Telegram.)- campaign ON the part of
the republicans of Cherry county was opened
hero tonight by General j. d. Gage of Lin
coin and Ex-Governor Lorenzo Crounse.
General Cages remarks were short and di-
rected to old soldiers and his illusions to
victories in the Philippines were applauded.
Governor Crounse spoke at length, begin
ming his remarks at the commencement Of
Mr.. Bryan's career in congress and his part
in the Wilson bill and reviewing the silver
leaders, acts down to the present time.
He next took up Governor Holcomb's rec
ord and described the work that had been
done on the part OF Bryan and Holcomb in
order to secure the latter's nomination, COM
pairing that with the modest dignihed con
duct of Judge Rees, whom he eulogzed in
the highest terms He referred TO Governor
Hocomb taking 1000 house rent after Hol-
combs predecessor had vetoed the bill as
unconstitutional and stated that while ex-
Governors Thayer and Boyd were not to
blame for taking the money, not being law
yers, Governor Holcomb, lawyer after
having had his attention called to the fact
that the law vas unconstitutional, certainly
accepted It, knowing that to be the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
FIRING ALL DAY LONG
Prolonged Engagement Occurs Near 4 -
king with Result in Doubt
BRITISH OPERATE WITH AN kRMoRED TRAIN
Burghers' Rifles Are Found to Be Ineffective
Against Such Protection
DUTCH, HOWEVER, HOLD POSITIONS WELL
Conflict is Marked by Deeds of Daring by
Soldiers on Both Sides.
HOWEVER, HOLD POSITIONS WELL
FIGHTING DOES NOT END WITH DAYLIGHT
Heavy Firing is Also Heard to the
south, Where Cronje in Operating
Dozen Beers Are Killed, but
English Loss is Unknown.

LONDON, Oct. IA special dispatch
from Pretoria dated October IA, by way of
Delagoa Bay, says:
cyclist dispatch was received from
Ottoshoep near Malmani, at p. M, assert
ing that heavy firing had been in progress
all day long north of Mafek'ng The British
troops on board an armored train acted as
a covering force to military engineers en-
gagged in repairing the track. Maxim gun
on the train kept up continuous fire.
Conspicuous bravery was displayed on
both sides but it soon became apparent that
the rifles of the burghers were ineffective
against an armored train. The latter, how
ever was once forced to retreat before a
particularly strong assault, but it soon re-
turned accompanied by a British mounted
contingent and the fighting was renewed
fercely.
Fighting still continues, the Beers hold
ing their positions we'll. A dozen Beers
were killed or wounded, hut the British
casualties cannot be ascertaiued.
Heavy firing can be heard south CT Male
king where General Cronje's command is
operating.
corps Of experienced continental engln-
GERS has left Pretoria for the southwestern
border with an escort of picked Boer shots
1t is intended it is alleged, for dynamite
operations.
A large force Of Beers is said to be in the
vicinity of Ladysmith,
The forces of Commandant Lieutenant Ways
are reported on u mountain overlooking
Dundee, from which point they will be able
to observe the movements of the British
troops.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18

AINSWORTH Neb., Oct. 17.-(SpeCial Tel
egram. )-EX- Governor Crounse and General
J. ID. Gage spoke to large audience of rep
resentative citizens of all parties here this
evening General Gage spoke entertainingly
for a few moments, after which Governor
Crounse discussed the issues of the hour. He
paid his respects in a most emphatic manner
to the copperhead element which seeks to de-
tract from the good work of the administra-
tion; gave Il very clear exposition OF Hol-
combs record and closed with a glowing
eulogy OF Judge Reese, which was cheered to
the echo. Notwithstanding the fact that the
evening was damp and disagreeable, the
room was literally packed, many being un-
able to find even comfortable standing room.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
B0ERS AFRAID TO ATTACK
Soldiers of the TransrnaI Army APP
pear TO lie 10th to Force
the Fighting.

Copyright, 1899, by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, Oct. 17.-(New York World
Cablegram-SpeCal Telegram )-The Daily
Mail Capetown correspondent Tuesday even
in says: THE Dutch are puzzled and anxious
on account of the Boer delay in striking
decisive blow. They are all much less con-
fident than week ago. Report states that
the Basutos are openly insulting the Free
State Beers, stating they are afraid to at
tack the Rooineks and Majubas, names by
which the Scotch regiments were known
after the defeat at Majuba.'
The same journals Lourenzo Marquee cor
respondent Monday evening says: THE
British cruisers Philomel and Partridge are
patrolling outside here and stopping all
ships for contraband of war. Bunir, Swazi
chief. is collecting his forces in order, it is
presumed to attack the Boers.'
The Daily News Capetown correspondent
Monday night says: 1T is stated that two
commandcs have arrived on the Free State
boundary at Noryalpont and are pre-
pairing defensive works. They are expected
to march into Colesburg at the end OF the
week. The Free State force is also expected
to enter Burghersdorp.''
The same journals Ladysmith correspond
ent Monday night says: THE activity OF
Alvenjoen's commando about Newcastle and
of others along the Buffalo river eastward OF
Dundee has necesstated additional meas
ures Of defense there. The Free State
forces are still occupying Van Reenen S
strongly and it is reported they have thrown
huge boulders from Berg onto zig-zag in
clines of the railway through the pass, COM
pletely blocking the line"
The Daily Teegraphs Pietermaritzburg
correspondent Monday evening says "Pri-
cbnu hot
enemy are proceeding with extreme caution
and are trying to secure a stragetc defen.
sive position, but are afraid to attack oul
| camps
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
FIGHT DIAMOND MATCH TRUST
Connecticut Capitalists Purchase
Plant at Rockford, Ill, and VIII
start Opposition Factory.

ROCKFORD, ILL.,, Oct, 17.-Connectlcut
capitalists today purchased the old plant Of
the Rockford Electric Manufacturing COM
pany and will establish big match indus
try here in opposition to the Diamond Match
trust Julius Graham OF Rockford will be
manager.
The company will make extensive addi-
tions to the factory and expect to be in op-
Grafton. by .~unary !.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
BIG HAUL FOR SPECTATORS
Getting Possession of All the Rest
Unsuryeyed Pine Timber Land In
Northern Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 17.-Reports from
Duluth state that timber spectators have
discovered a way to get possession Of about
all the best unsurveyed government pine
bearing land in the northern part OF the
state with old forestry scrip"
These scrip holders are looking up the
best land and plastering it with their for
estry scrip, for which they have paid 81
to SO an acre, As pine land is worth at
least $50 an acre, the size Of the profit is
apparent
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
VIII NeYt Meet in canada.

ST IAIL, MIMI, OCT, II-BeTIn, Gam
ada, will bH the next meeting place Of the
decided by a unanimous vote The datc Of
the session was fixed as the first Tuesday
I'm October, 1903 The bishops were ordered
to appoint a committee Of five whose duty
1t shall he TO submit a list OF thirty candl-
dates from whom the conference will Sc
lect fifteen elddTs
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
RABID SPANIARD ARRESTED
Mania Editor Is Checked In His
EndenNor to Breed Disscnsion
Among Friendly FiIipinos

MANILA, Oct. 1.-THE newspaper Patria
has been suppressed and its editor. Senior
Utor, a Spaniard, placed under arrest on a
charge of printing and publishing seditious
documents, For some time the Patria has
been hostile to the Americans. Recently
pamphlets attacking the Americans and the
friendly Filipinos have been circulated, and
the police believe that Utor wrote and
printed them.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
Three Miners Killed.

SALT LAKE, Utah, Oct. lI--Ten mounds
OF giant powder exploded at the 8O0-foot
level OF, the Rabbits Foot mines near
work, killing James Redford and Oscar
Stett. The other men were brought 10 the
surface alive but almost suffoCated by gas
Paul Berta, miner at the Grand Central,
was killed by a shot going off while he was
still in the mines.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
sale of shorthorn Cattle.

shorthorn cattle from the herds Of II. G.
and Joseph Duncan, Of Osborn. Mo- and
George BoIhwSi Of M, Nstteiion Mo- has at
country Forty-one head were sold today
for $500, an average of s2l7, The highest
Alerton la, for the 4-year-old COW, Her
mans Athena. w. +. Robinson of Farport.
Mo, paid $40 for the young bull, Violet's
Galahad. Both are Scotchbred animals
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
ENEMY FLEEs FROM PORAC
One American and Several FiIIpinos
Are Killed In the Rout of Ma
tiyes by Bells Regiment.

MANILA, Oct. 17-1O:25 p. m-Belrs
regiment, moving from a position northwest
Of Bacoor this morning. drove the enemy Que
OF Porac.
One American was killed and one wounded
The Filipinos lost a number OF killed and
wounded. The Americans captured two
bullock carts OF ammunition
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18

BURWELL, Neb., Oct. T.-(Special)
Congressman Stark of Aurora addressed an
afternoon and evening meeting at the court
house hall Saturday. Other speakers were
expected but failed to show up
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
Reserves All Report.

LONDON, Oct 17.-Today was the last
day for the reserves to join the colors and
the latest reports from the principal CEN
ters show that practically all of the reserves
have presented themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18

CAPETOWN, Oct. 1.-THE Beers seized
the telephone at Modder River last even
ing and attempted to speak with Kimberley.
hoping to learn the disposition OF the Brit
ish forces there. The maneuver was dis
covered and frustrated.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
Kruger Wants No Torpedo Boats.

LONDON, Oct. 17.-AcCordlng to a dis
patch from Pretoria the government re-
ceived an offer from a wealthy European
recentlyS to supply a fleet of completely
equipped torpedo boats for the purpose of
blowing up the British transports on arrival
in South African waters. The offer was
curtly rejected, President Kruger refusing
even to consider it,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
Dates for Republicnn Meetings.

LINCOLN, Oct. l7.-(Special Telegram. y
The republican state central committee an
nounces the following political meetings.:
C. II. Sloan-October &c, Memphis; October
81, Malmo; October 2S, Colon.
E. H. Hinshaw-October 2S, Tobias, even
ing.
j. L. Caldwell-October 25, Ogallala; Chap
pell, October &c; Lexington, October 2S; Cen
trail City October 80; Fullerton, October 81 ;
Genoa, November |.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
View Food CommIssioner.

SPRlNGFIEID, III OCT lI-G0veln0r
Tanner today appointed A II. Jones Rob
lnson state food commissiOnCr, 10 succeed
Is a lawyer and trustee OF he Eastern
Illinois Normal. a business reason is the
cause Of Chapman's resignation.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18

GRESHAM, Neb., Oct. -(Special.) The
populists are endeayorng to have clergy
men participate in their campaign and min
isters here have received from Lincoln large
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18

envelopes, in which are seven and one-half-
column sermons which certain Rev. Will
liam Brown wrote against the imperialstic
tendencies of the church
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18

while reconnoitering near Spytfontein, en-
gagged the Beers, killing five and wounding
seven. The British had no losses.
- Delayed TcIcgrnms.
nj, TToRIA, oct. 14.-CDelayed in Trans
~ ,,r >. Heavy fighting took place this
Of Matekins. An armOred
Z. NV. the railway line opened
fire ,ando. One burgher
was killed wounded.
A second followed, in which
nine British were unded.
Yesterday, while General Cron!e's troops
we're near the broken railway bridge, nine
miles north OF Mafeking an approaching
train loaded with dynamite was fired upon
and blown up. There we're no casualties on
the Trsnsvaa side
The executive council has decided to re-
lease all burghers undergoing a years i'm
prisonment or less. All other prisoners
who are in the same category will be sent
across the border.
The French. German and Italian consuls
have issued proclamations calling upon their
respective citizens to remain neutral
Commandant General Joubert has estab-
lished his headquarters at Charlestown. and
opened telegraphic communication with the
Transvaal by way of Laings Mex.
Guns and foodstuffs found secreted in the
mines Of the Rand are confscated.
The government has ordered the com
mando outside Johannesburg to act in case
of any disturbances.
AS it has been discovered that attempts
are being made to tamper with the railways
the landrosts have been authorized to shoot
on sight all persons found near railways With
dynamite
PRETORIA, Oct. 15.-CDelayed In Trans
mission .)-Further dispatches received by
the government say that fighting continues
north of Mafeking. The British, after the
second engagement. retired in the direction
of the town, but they resumed the attack
shortly afterward two burghers being
killed and three wounded.
The commando engaged was impeded
owing TO the want Of heavy artillery, which
was subsequently obtained from General
Cronje.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
CooL County Democrnts Touring.

CHICAGO, oct. 1.-Two hundred and
racy left Chicago today for a campaign
tour, The trip will be through Kentucky
in the interest OF Mr.. Goehel for governor
and In Ohio for Mr. Mclean for governor
They will put in several days in Indiana
also.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18

NEW YORK. Oct. 17.-An informal meet
ing Of the regatta committee of the New
York Yacht club was held tonight and it
was decided that the next race should oc-
cur Thursday. II was also decided the re.
measuring of Shamrock should be done at
the navy yard tomorrow morning at
o'clock
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
sntro street RnIIkyny Sold.

~ sAM AR s,Tee Electri" e ROAD sale Of
consummated after some spirited bidding
in Judge Cohey's court today, the pur-
chaser being the Sutter Street Railway
company, and the price to be paid s2l5 O06
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
Irishmnn Carries or Honors.

As soon as the committee had signaled the
course and sent out mark boat the excur.
sion boats began to line up to watch the
joCkeying for position Never was there
more magnificent start in a cup race and the
Irshman carried off the honors, The two
yachts wheeled and circled about like white
gulis each striving for the advantage, their
hulls and decks and sails cleaning in the
sun. Shamrock finally got Columbia under
the lee two minutes before the start and, try
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18

NEW ORLEANS oct 1.-THE Board of
Health renorts no new cases OF yellow fever
today and no deaths.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER

Forecast for Nebraska
Cooler; Variable Winds
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-18
Delayed TcIcprnms.

while rcconnoitering near Spytfontein, en-
gagged the Beers, killing five and woundng
seven. The British had no losses.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-21
EBB TIDE.

A sodden reach of wide and wind swept lea,
A sky of shattered steel that pals the sight,
And one long shaft Of sun that Seems to write
vast letters slowly on n slate OF -ca:
Tho drenry wnil of gulla that silva the crest
or sullen breakers sliding in RIard.
A world grown empty, full Of ,ruc unrest
And shadow shapes that stride across the
The gray beach widens. Foot by foot appear
Strange forms of wreckage creeping from
the waves,
Like ghosts that steal in silence from their
graves
Poor shattered shapes of ships that once stood
Full fr'lghted to the far horizons sweep
To music of the CHEEKY sailor shout
OF men who sought the wonders of the deepi
Poor shattered shipsl Their gallant cruising
DER,
Their rargoes coral crusted leagues below,
Ihey rlso, unnamed, unnumbered, from the
slow
Recession of the ebb along the shore.
The tickle tide tnEVt bore them bravely then
Betrays their Tiame and nakedness to be
Mute witness to tho littleness of men
Who battle with the sovereignty Of sea-
For me, as well, alone upon the dune
There sinks II tide that strips the beaches
bare
And leaves but grim u~nsightly wreckage
where
The broodirg skies make mockery of noon.
All, dear, that hopes, like tides, should ebb
away,
UnmaAking on the naked shore Of love
Flotsam and jetsam Of a happier day,
Dreams wrecked and all the emptiness
thereof
Guy Wetmore Carryl in Harper's Magazine,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-21
General Markets.

New York, June ~.
Ut OIrR-State and western quiet anu a
shode Iyeoker to sell; winter patents 9o'0'af
winter straights, S3.5oa3.65; Minnesota pau
"nts sta4. 10. winter extras, S@.ooa3.lo.
WHEAT-No. . red opened weaker Wv ~
o,;ned RAPIDLY during the forenoon unaer llq,
,,idation inspired by early cables ana lioela'
enring wheat receipts; July, 81 ll-l0ao"1ac.' sep
tember, S2ao@hsc. e,a. M . western
66c, f. o. b., afoat. ..,.h ,,hao+ heino
affected also by big receipts july "74'
"0ATS-No. 2 quiet; track, white sta'e' '~'
o-o track. white, western, 32a3ic. ,o.o
"poRK-Firm; mess, SS.75a9; family Sio''''
1915. wsstarn steam.
s5.27lk. nominal. ao,rv ,3l5a17c.
state creamery, l51aalo1ac. smor
'%@1I1EESE-Firm; large, white, e14c.' sn'a''
white, sac. prno,,v,nia. l5f
15lhc.: western, l4laal5c. Alo
SI-G steady; fair Ginning, 41so.
antrifuual. 96 test, 4Ssc.; retlheu s'e"us
oe"shad &C.: powdered. $3.50.
oim1rRpENTINE-Firme at 4oa4'1ec.
n InTHASSES-Steady; New Orleans, 3@a5oc:
RICE-Firm; domestic, 4as1'c'' '"p"n' y
a514c. ,., 4 a-16o4Mc.: country
ri HAY-strong; shipping, @'fa'oc'' R"o" =
choice, SUa!Uc.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-21
Origin of "Mrs. Partington."

Miss Shillaber, a daughter of the ia
nous humorist, B. P. Shillaber, gives
this account of how her father came to
sign himself "Mrs. Partington:'
My father had always been delighted
with Sydney Smiths description of a
"Mrs. Darlington" hopping back the
Atlantic with a broom, and her name
Just then occurring to him he chron'
icled a rise in breadstuffs thus: Mrs
Partington says the price of flour
makes no difference to her, as she al
ways pays the same for half a dollars
worth.
This occurred In 1S47, on the day he
became a reporter for the Boston Post
1t was copied in all the newspapers IN
the country and made him famous. Its
reception surprised and pleased him.
and he thereafter made desultory say
ings of the kind upon all topics of the
day, soon introducing "Ike, and in "A
brief time they became national char
acters.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-06-21
Payne to Keep Chairmanship.

Chlcago, June 21.-The Record says:
while Congressman ID. B. Henderson of
Iowa., candidate for speaker of the house
OF representatives; Congressman Joseph
W. Babcock of Wisconsin, chairman of
the national Republican congressional
committee, and Congressman James A.
Iawney of Minnesota, member of the
mouse committee on ways and means of
The lfty-siXth congress-, We're in the city
they talked over in an informal way the
make up of committees of the house for
the next congress. 1t is understood that,
aside from the chairmanship of the com
mlttee on ways and means, Colonel Hen.
derson did not commit himself, but on
that one matter he did say that Con-
gresham Serene Il. Payne of New York,
who was a candidate for the speaker
ship, will remain at the head of the COM
mittee.