The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-12-01
After AquInaIdo

After AquinaIdo
MANILA, Nov. %, 10 80 p. MA Span
ish corporal captured by the Filipinos
has arrived from Tariac. He says he
saw Aquinaldo, accompanied by prom
inent leader and 5.men, arrive at Day.
amban tina night 81 November Is, shat-
less, his clothes torn and spattefed with
mud, and his horse exhausted Aquin-
aldo, it appears, rested a short time,
seemed anxious, consulted with his com-
panions and the villagers as to the ma.
ture. OF the roads, secured fresh h5racs
and procetded Immediately toward Nam
glaren.j
A Big battle.
LONDON, Nov. "a, 5 A. M.--Betore an
xiety as to the situation in Natal had
been relieved there comes news Of a
great battle at Belmont. This has hap
pened sooner than was expected. Only
the official account is yet to hand, but so
far as can be gathered the fighting APP
pears TO have been almost a repetition Of
the battle Of Glands Laagto.
Good for ch cage.
CHICAGO, Nov. 23.--The Chicago Dew
ey committee owing to the recent criti-
eism OF Admiral Dewey in connection
with the transfer OF his home, decided
today to urge an.early acceptance OF Chi
cago's invitation TO the admiral 10 visit
this city. The date of the visit 10 named
as May Of next year, and in the com
mittee's communication to the admiral
he is assured that Chicago citizens do
notsapprove of the storm of .criticism re.
Gently raised.
A Tough Job.
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. 23.-Proceedipgs
were begun today in the supreme court
by Attorney. General Smythe against the
Standard Oil Co. The c0urts is asked to
deny the company Gthe right of doing
business in Nebraska, on the ground
conspiracy against trade and business.
Some Fighting.
i MANILA, Nov. 24.-Severe fighting
north 20. Iioilo began Nov. 81. Four
Americans were killed and % wounded,
including three officers. The insurgents
are retreating to Santa Barbara, but the
fighting continues
Colonel Carpenter, Nov IS, advan ced
to Santa Barbara, straight inorth from
Jaro, taking trench after trench, the en-
envy fighting and Ietreating. General,
1 1
vancing north to gain position west Of
Santa Barbara.
After Aqmnaido,
MANILA, Nov. 22.-General Youn z re-
ports that Aquinaldo, with party of 200
including some women and few carts,
passed Aringay, on the coast between
San Fabian and San Fernando, in the
province OF Union, Friday, November II.
The general adds that Aquinaldo spEoha-
bly, intended to strike inland through
the Binqua mountain towards Bayom.
bong in the province of Nueva VizcaYa.
Pushing Ahead.
DURHAM, Nov %, 10 A. M.--Owing to
the proximity OF the Beers to Pietermar
litzburg, it has been necessary to alter the
defenses of Durham. .Estcourt ia still ST.
lent.
All accounts point conclus' vely to de.
termined rush OF the Beers toward Piet-
ermaritxLurg with a very large force.
Seven thousand men with guns are re-
ported 25 miles from Howick. They are
said to be under the personal com mand
OF General Joubert.
Prohibition In Georgia.
ATLANTA, Nov. 22.-The Willingham-
bill, providing for state prohibition was
passed by the house of representatives of
the general assembly OF this state today.
after the most existing debate the hous-
ss has known in years. II the bill PASS
es the senate and becomes a law, it
means the annihilation of the saloons.
Everp plant for the brewing OF beer or
the manufacture of whiskey must be
closed. 1t will not interfere with ban
Iquefs or private entertainments, but the
law viii not allow any club to sell or
keep Tor the use OF members Intoxicating
liquors of any kind.
The Roberts Case.
PEORIA, H., Nov. -CoDgressmanJ j.
4 v. Graf os the I4th district, says:
Il Ishall vote to unseat Roberts and use
every effort "a that direction. The puri.-
ity OF the home is the foundation of the
state, and therefore no question which is
likely to come before congress goes deep-
/ er into our welfare than this. / believe
it will not be partisan question, and
the necessary two thirds will be found
voting in favor OF his expulsion.
l Elders Fast Time.
SAN FRANcIsco, Nov. 22.-The recorp
for round trip to Manila is held by the
United States transport Geo. w. Elder,
which arrived today, having made sthe
round trip in 81 days.
Small Mortality.
PRETORIA, Nov. 2l.-The official re.
turns OF Transvaal casualties since the
outbreak of the war shows that 80 men
have been Il 't
VIC. Bullis is filling the position Of
] conductor on the Lebanon train in an ef.