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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

Henry Herbert Asquith, former Brit.
ish home secretary, speaking at New.
bnrgh, on the 18th, on the Transraal
situation, and referring to the attitude
abroad, said: "The Americans have
not forgotten, and l believe they will
not forget the attitude which this
country, almost alone among the ma
tons, assumed towards them recently
when they were enduring times of
crisis and emergency similar to those
which seem now before US"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
BRUSH WITH FILIPlNOS.
One American and n Number of Fiji
ninOs Killed-Carts and Ammu-
milton Captured.

Manila, Oct. Il, 1925 p. m.-Bell,
regiment, moving from a position
northwest of Bacolor, this morning,
drove the enemy out of Porac. One
American was killed and one wound
ed. The FiIlpinos lost a number OF
killed and wounded. The Americans
captured two bullock carts of ammuDi.
ton.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

Tie British punitive expedition
against the Fula tribes on The Leenu
river, who had stopped the river traffic
end murdered a number of boatmen,
has returned to Lagos, West Africa,
having destroyed eight towns after
prolonged fighting. The natives lost
heavily, and the British had eight men
wounded,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

The National Bank of Mexico, which.
has a capital and surplus of some $780,
100000, is about to build a magnificent
edifice in the City of Mexico, probably
adopting the plan now becoming popu-
lar, of steel frame structure with stone
facing.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
More Mules for SDuth Africa.

Twenty-Five carloads of mules for
the Transvaal. purchased in the KaE-
sa& City market by the English gov
eminent. were started for New Or
leans the other day. Another train
lead will follow for the same point
within Il few days. An estimate on
500 tons of hay for use in the South
African campaign was also made.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
The Y. VI. G. \.

The twenty-third annual convention
of the Young Mems Christian ~associa-
ton of Missouri will be held at
Springfield. November Q to -. Each
local association in the state is en-
titled to unlimited representation. and
entertainment will be provided for all
who attend.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

An unconfirmed rumor prevailed in
London. on the 18th. that Conyngham
Green. the British diplomatic agent at
Pretoria, had been assassinated. The
report, however, was discredited at
the colonial office.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

VIM. Wallace Thayer, formerly gov.
ernor and chief justice of Oregon, died
at his home near Portland, on the
10th, of cerebral congestion, aged 70
years. He was born in Livingston
county, New York, and went to Ore
pon in 1862.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
All Have

London, Oct. 1S.-1esterday was the
asst day for the reserves to rejoin the
:olors, and the latest reports from the
principal centers show that virtually
all the reserves have presented them
selves.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

The press of Berlin point out that
at the recent reception to Gen. Ben
jamin Harrison, he was especially hon
pred by Emperor William, his majesty
even disregarding the rules of court
etiquette by seating Gen. Harrison at
the table of honor reserved for mem.
bers of the royal families.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

The ocean cable companies announce
that messages exchanged with South
Africa are subject to censorship at
Alden. and that Natar's communication
with the Orange Free State and the
Transvaal is suspended.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

The yachts Columbia and Shamrock
succeeded in getting a race, on the
10th. after many trials, the course be-
ing 80 miles, the first half against and
the remainder with the wind, which
blew IL miles an hour. The Columbia
finished nearly one and a half miles
ahead of the Shamrock.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
]CutfddIed All Comers.

Terd. Taylor and Arthur Terry out
fddled all Corners at the old settlers
reunion at Huntsville, and were VIM
uers of the contest.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

Count Hohenan. commander of the
German gardes du corps, will go to
Spain on November 2, to present to
King Alfonso the decoration of the Or
der of the Black Eagle, which has been
conferred upon him by the German
emperor.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Found Dead in Bed.

Patrick Stead, formerly sheriff of st.
Louis. was found dead in bed. He was
So. and came from Ireland, where he
Was a school-teachar.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

Emperor William has sent a long
telegram of sympathy to Mrs. J. Bruce
Ismay, at Liverpool, on her husbands
illness, expressing the hope hat Mr..
Ismay will recover, las he is one OF
the most prominent figures in the
shipping world
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
TIE SAMOAN ISLANDS.
vfdinE Them Between Germany,
England and United States.

New York, Oct. 1S.-A Washington
special to the Herald says: Negotia-
tiOns have been commenced between
the three powers signatory to the
British treaty England, Germany and
the United States). contemplating a
permanent settlement of the Samoan
question by partitioning the islands.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Strong in Missouri.

In Missouri the Knights of Pythias
have Il strength approximating . 1000.
The order was introduced in the state
by Robert Roth of Pennsylvania, %
years ago, at Kansas City.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

At the session of the 18th of the So.
cialisr congress, at Hanover, Herr
Bebel's resolution, declaring that the
party should remain what it il, name
ly. n class party, of which the histori-
cal aim is to acquire political suprem-
acy, and declaring that there is no rea-
son why it should alter its programme,
tactics or name, was adopted by a vote
CT 21S to %,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Bankers fC Meet at Shcibina.

The Missouri Bankers association,
Group No. 1, which comprises the ten
district, will meet at Shelbina, Octo-
Der &c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

At Ponce, Porto Rico, on the 18th,
tie United States provisional court,
and a jury of prominent natives, con
virted LILO Diaz, editor of FL Com
bate formerly La Bomba, which Gen.
Guy Henry suppressed, of sending OBJ
scene matter through the mails. Diaz
was sentenced TO IS months imprison-
Eicnt, with a fine of $500.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

Arthur Boyd. 4 prosperous young
farmer of St. Genevieve county, died
frCni the effects of Il blow received in
q fight at q dance.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Total value of lead and

The abouve shows an increase III
money value for these ores for 1899
over 1898 of $3.G71,512. of which Jasper
county is credited with S2,441,61 and
the remaining counties with $629,95s.
The following table will show the in
crease or decrease in the ore product
of the four great producing counties
of the state for the present and last
fiscal Years:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

Prof. Edward Orion, first president
of the Ohio State university and since
professor of geology, died suddenly at
his home in Columbus, o., while sitting
in his chair, at 3:45 p. IN. on the 10th.
He was 20 years of age.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

Emperor William, it is authoritative
1y announced, will not visit England
this year. He had made Qneen Vic
terra a conditional promise to do so,
but the altered political complexion
has compelled his to abandon his in
t%ontion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Found Indian Skeletons.

Workmen unearthed an old Indian
C. cemetery on King hill, ST. Joseph, and
brought forth many skeletons. One
measured seven feet.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Missouri Lead and Zinc.

The following comparative state.
ment by counties, prepared by State
Mine Inspector QIinly. will show the
difference in money value of lead and
zinc ores for the years ending June
80, 1899, and June 50, 1898, for the
strife.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

Emperor William has issued a decree
directing that all %regimental COM
manders shall strongly rivive the cab
met order of six years ago ~forbidding
gambling in the army.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

Geneva, Neb., Oct. 1s.-The children
of Jacob Hofferber. a boy of II and
girls of eight and two years, tried to
light a Gre while their parents were
absent, using coal oil. An explosion
followed. throwing burning oil over
them. The eldest girl died soon after
being rescued. The boy is dying and
he baby, it is thought. can not live.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
More Zinc Property Sold.

The famous T. y. Perry mining
lease in the east part of Joplin has
been sold by Hugh McIndoe and W.. A..
Hacker to a New York syndicate for
100000.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

William II. Iowell, Il wealthy farmer
and stock raiser. and prominent in
secret societies. died. n few days ago,
at Licking. Texas county.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

The prince and princess of Wales
have each subscribed e2OO Isl ,O00) to
the Mansion House fund for the relief
of South African refugees.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

The Protestant Episcopal congress
at st. Paul, Mimi, held its closing ses-
sion cn the 18th. The general topic
was: 1.-THE Prayer Book in the Life
of the People,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

The German consul general at Cape
Town has issued a proclamation OF
neutrality, commanding all Germans
to hold aloof from hostilities.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

More than 300 immigrants passed
through the barge office at New York
on the 18th. Of these $40 arrived on
the Oceanic, $50 on the Ems, 800 on tho
Trave and 253 on the Aisatia.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
A Cute Trick frustrated.

Cape Town. Oct. 1S.-The Beers
seized the telephone at Modder river
Monday evening, and attempted to
speak with Kimberley. hoping to
learn the disposition of the British
forces there. The maneuver was dis
covered and frustrated.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21

The statement of the condition of the
treasury issued on the 10th showed:
Available cash balance, $2S5, 304 1874;
gold reserve, S255,65O,13 30.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Mustered Out.

San Francisco. Oct. 1S.-The First
Montana volunteer regiment was mus
tered from the service yesterday amid
great enthusiasm.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Was shot Through the Heart.

Robert Hays. Il young man of Tin
ney Grove, Ray county, ress1ted ar
rest, and WAS shot through the heart
by an officer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
More Racing than They Want.

London. Oct. 1S.-The Daily News,
referring, in an editorial article this
morning, to the contest between The
Shamrock and the Columbia, says:
I'VE are getting more racing than
we want at New York just row. Our
correspondent says the Columbia had
the race well in hand when the acct
dent to the Shamrock happened, and
that her captain proved a superior
tactician. There was something pro-
phetic in the Yankee caricature of
poor John Bull toiling in vain to lift
the trophy from the ground"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
HARD FIGHTING IN PROGRESS.
Rattle Ragged All Day North of Maze
kfng-BOers Attack an ARM
Ored Train.

London, Oct. 1s.-A special dispatch
frcm Pretoria. dated October Il, by
way of Delagoa Bay, says:
A cyclist dispatch was received from
Ottoshoep, near almani, at six o'clpck
last evening, asserting that heavy
fighting had been in progress all day
long north of Mafeking. The British
troops on board an armored train act
ed as a covering force to military engi-
neers, engaged in repairing the track.
A maxim on the train kept up a con-
tinuous fire.
Conspicuous bravery was displayed
On both sides; but it Don became ap-
parent that the rifles of the burghers
were ineffective against an armored
train. The latter. however. was once
forced to retreat before a particularly
strcng assault; but it soon returned
accompanied by a British mounted
contingent, and the fighting was re-
newed fiercely.
Fighting still continues. tie Beers
holding their positions well. \ dozen
Beers were killed or wounded, but the
British casualties can not be ascer-
tanned.
Heavy firing can be heard south of
Mafeking, where Gen. Cronje's COM
mando is operating.
\ corps of experienced continental
engineers. former officers. has left
Pretoria for the southwestern borders,
escorted by a commando of picked
Boer shots. 1t is probably intended
for large dynamiting operations.
A big engagement is expected short
ly in the vicinity of Ladysmith. The
forces of Commandant Pet Vys are
encamped on Il mountain overlooking
Dundee, frcm which point they will
be able to observe the movements of
the British troops.
Must Have Suspected Trenchery.
London. Oct. 1S.-According to a dis
patch from Pretoria. the TranSvaal
government received an offer from Il
wealthy European recently to supply
4 fleet of completely-equipped torpedo
boats for the purpose of blowing up
the British transports on arriving in
South African waters. The offer was
.urtly rejected
No News of Importance Received.
London. Oct. 1S.-The war Office is
nee issued the following bulletin re-
garding the situation in South Africa
a. seven o'clock last evening:
NO news of any Importance has
oeen received since yesterdays notice."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
The Story From Berlin.

New York, Oct 1S.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Berlin says: The
Schlesische Zeitung that Il
new proposal has been put forward
regarding the Samoan question. En-
gland has offered Germany compensa-
ton if she will Upolu. The
agriarian organ adds that it is not i'm
possible that Germany will accept the
proposal. provided that a very high
indemnity is paid. The foreign office
intimates the report in the Schleische
Zeitung is an indescretion, and is not
quite exact. 1t is true that England
made the proposal in question, but it
was declined. AS a consequence the
North German Gazette declares that
Germany's position on the Samoan
question remains unchanged. In re-
gard to the question of compensation
to individuals, both Germany and En-
gland have agreed TO appeal to arbi-
t%ration, if they fail to come to an
agreement otherwise. The consent of
the United States to this course has
rot arrived, but there is no doubt that
the reply will be favorable.
Would Sell Out for n Confederation
Berlin. Oct. 1S.-The Neuste Mach,
richten declares that the colonial coun-
ell has adopted a resolution declaring
it compatible with German colonial in
terests to abandon Samoa. in return
for sufficient indemnification.
Not the Policy of the Government.
Berlin. Oct. 1S.-The National lei
tung which confirms the statement of
the Neuste Nachrichten. says:
This, however. is not the view Of
the imperial government, whose policy
is directed now, as hitherto to acquir-
ing at least Upolu island.'
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Zinc. lie;
tons. to-

County. 1SE9. 1898. 1899. 1893. Inc. Dec.
Lawrence %, SIS 16.412 269 665 6.0S6 39j
Newton =. 14,201 1855 1,76l $50 2,S43 =.
ST Fr'c's ........... 1867 81 oil $500. 1851
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
An Rule.

1t is unfortunate that the defender
should have been the beneficiary of an
accident, as there is little glory in
beating a cripple. but the rule is IRON
clad. If crippled before the start. time
for repairs is allowed. but nee over
the line. if anything carries away the
sufferer must make such repairs as he
can. or if rendered hors dc combat. rs
the Shamrock was yesterday, he mus:
take the consequences.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Must Have Suspected Trenchery.
No News of Importance Received.

London. Oct. 1S.-The war Office is
nee issued the following bulletin re-
garding the situation in South Africa
AZ seven o'clock last evening:
NO news of any Importance has
oeen received since yesterdays notice."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
Went 1t Alone.

The Columbia continued over the
course alone. placing to her credit the
second of the races for the Americas
sup.
The accident to the Shamrock ruined
the race and caused the keeneSt regret
among the yachtmen and the thou
sands of sightseers who were on hand
to witness what had promised to be a
glorious duel.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-10-21
COLUMBIA WINS SECOND HEAT.
The Shamrock Crowds On Too Much
Sail and HOpelessly


New York. Oct. 1S.-The topnast OF
The cup challenger Shamrock wa car
ried away p minutes after the big sim
glesticker had crossed the starting line
yesterday. and her enormous club sail,
with its 5000 feet of canvas, came rat
ling down on the deck, leaving her 4
hopeless cripple. No amount of pluck
or courage could face such n catastro-
phe, and Capt. IIogarth Immediately
abandoned the race, towing back 10
the anchorage after he had cleared
away the w~reckage.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-28
ILwAY
Annual Meeting OF Directors ofthe At
Iantfc Coas Line and Other Roads OF
South Carolina.

Charleston. s. C. November 2S.-The
annual meetings Of the Atlantic Coast
Line, the Charleston and Western Car
DINA and the Wilson and Summerton
railroad companies were held here to-
day. The net receipts of The Atlantic
Coast Line in South Carolina were
shown by President c. :. Gadsden's
report TO have been Sis. lss.5 s this year,
against SEES 81 in 1885. A seml-an-
nual dividend OF 3 per cent. was de-
clared on 10Th common and preferred
took All OF the old officials Of the
companies were reelected for another
year.
Immediately after this meeting adj
journed, the annual meeting OF the
Charleston n Western Carolina Com
pany was held in the same room.
President John B. Cleveland made a
report in which Ii was declared that
the affairs Of the company were in a
satisfactory condition and he and the
other officers OF the company were re-
elected for another year.
AT the meeting OF the Wilson and
Summerton road a dividend Of 6 per
cent. was declared. President Thomas
Wilson and the officials OF the compa-
ny were reelected.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-28
Filipino Prisoners Murdered.

San Francisco. November 23.-The
accusation that Colonel Wilder S. Met
calf Of the Twentieth Kansas regiment.
deliberately killed an unarmed Fnipi-
no prisoner during the Philippine cam
palgn, AYERS the Examiner, has result
ed in the disclosure that two surren-
dered Filipinos were shot by Kansas
men at Caloocan; that a war depart
ment investigation was held, and that
the men involved including Captain
Bishop, of Company NJ. and Captain
Flanders. of Company l., were exon
Grated. Continuing the Examiner y
General Funston, who has been a
staunch defender of Colonel Metcalf,
r~eiterates his charge that five officers
Of the Kansas regiment were guilty of
cowardice during h fighting between
Manila and San Fernando. From To-
peka, Kas.. an affidavit from
Private Donald Thorn, of the Twen-
tieth Kansas, in which he swears hat
he saw Captain Bishop fire three shots
into the bodies of two prisoners, who
We're lying helpless on the ground in
the rear of the American firing line"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-28
THE CASE.

New York, November pa dra-
matte feature in connection with the
trial of Roland B. Molineux occurred
Immediately after the monday recess
today, when Barlow S. Weeks, u
sci for the prisoner, emphatically pro-
tested against the publication Of a
story to the effect that the plea of the
defense would be insanity. Recorder
Golf commented upon the complaint of
the attorney for the defence ait consid-
cradle length, in conclusion stating
that Mr.. Weeks might present the
court at his convenience any informa-
tion concerning this matter that the
defense might see fit to produce. He
asserted that the court would consider
the subject and make a disposition of
it in accordance with the merits of the
case. District Attorney Osborne con-
Cured with Mr.. Weeks and pledged
his hearty cooperation.
The newspaper which offended by
outlining the plea which it was claimed
the defense would make contained
statements tending ITO show that a
number Of relatives of Roland B. Moli-
neux had suffered from various forms
of insanity.
Not a juror vas selected today,
though more than fifty talesmen were
~interrogated. Five seats in the jury
box still remain un~occupied, though
over $50 candidates in all have been
examined.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-11-28
AT SUICIDE
BY the Russian Minister of Finance.
Charged With Manipulating the
BOerse.

Berlin, November 22.-The Deutsche
Zeitung today published the following
dispatch from st. Petersburg:
THE czar has instructed Minister of
Justice Muravieff to investigate the al
legations that M. de Witte, presuma-
bly, the minister Of finance, has been
manipulating the boerse to his per-
sonal advantage. M. de White has made
an Intellectual attempt at suicide. His
wife requested an audience of the car,
but her request was rejected. Several
high financiers n officials are said to
be Implicated"
Nothing is known in Berlin regarding
the statements made in The Deutsche
Zeftung dispatch from ST. Petersburg.
DIR. MIGUEL, the minister of finance,
who is an m friend of M. de
White, the Russian minister of finance,
said to a correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press that he knew nothing
about the matter except that the an
tagonism between NJ. Muravief n M.
de Witte was of long standing.