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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13

MAFEKING, Cape Colony, October b
As the Beers in strong force threaten this
place the situation is so serious that all
non-combatants have been notified that
they Will be taken away at the expense
of the imperial government, and housed
at Cape Town. A railroad train carrying
800 women and children was escorted by
a detachment of Colonel Baden-Powelrs
force as far south as Vryburg, where the
Cape railway becomes responsible for the
safety of the passengers.
LORENZO MARQUES, October 13.-Ten
Thousand Kaffirs from the Rand have been
brought here by train, and are now en-
camped about six miles outside the town.
Steamers are being chartered to take them
to the LimpOpo district.
DURHAM, October 13.-The 1st and I'd
Battalions of the Manchester Regiment
under Lieutenant Colonels Curran and Rid
ley, have arrived at Ladysmith.
The British India Steam Navigation Com
panys steamer Nevasa, now used as a
transport arrived today from Bombay.
The minister of public works. Lieutenant
Colonel Hine, has received telegram con-
firning the report that considerable force
OF Beers has entered Natal by way of
Iaing's Mex
Dispatches From Durham.
LONDON, October 13--Albertina, which
a dispatch from Durham reported to have
been seized on Thursday by the Beers. is a
station In the Free State on the Harrismith
line. Harrismith is equipped and differed
entirely by Natal troops.
Durham advioes received here say that
the Royal Irish Fusiliers have arrived
there, and that military headquarters are
being removed to Ladysmith, whittier Gen
eral Sir George Stewart White. General Sir
Archibald Hunter and General Symons,
with their STATS. have already gone.
LONDON October ia later dispatch to
the Evening News says the armored train
was attempting to run through the Beers.
VRYBURG, October 13.-The train from
Mafeking. with three hundred women and
children, passed Vryburg on the way to
Kimberley. All on board were well.
England Replies to Beers.
Following is the text of the British reply
to the Boer ultimatum:
chamberlain to Miner. high commits
sioner, sent 1915 pm, October 10, 1899.
Her majesty's government have received
with great regret the peremptory demands
of the South African republic, conveyed in
your telegram of October D. You will in
form the government of the South African
republic in reply that the conditions de-
handed by the government of the South
African republic are such as her majesty 3
government deem it impossible to discuss"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
MR.. HoFMEYR APPEALS FOR AID.


Asks Contributions for Families of
BurRhers Killed in War.
CAPE TOWN, October 13-Mr Hofmeyr
IN his appeal. issued under the auspices o8
the Africander bund asking FOR subscrtp-
lions for the relief Of the widows and fam
lilies Of burghers killed in the Transvaal
conflict, says that Notwithstanding stren-
uous efforts to preserve peace war has been
virtually declared. He says that there are
few Africanders who are not bound by the
ties of relationship and friendship with the
inhabitants Of both republics. and that they
Their duty as British subjects torb'ds them
from taking UP their weapons and joining
In the work Of warfare. Accordingly, he
appeals to each to contribute the utmost
possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
he New York Journal Of Commerce,

From the New York Journal Of Commerce.
The increase in fire losses this year has
been 30 serious that It 10 high time some
measures were taken to keep this heavy
tax upon the wealth Of the nation within
reasonable bounds. notwithstanding i'm
proved methods Of construction and new
hre-hghting devices the losses Of the United
States and Canada for the frst nine months
Of 1909 were over no 900 greater than
for the same period In 1908. and over no.
100000 more than the sum chargeabie
against those months in 1907. This subject
does not merely concern the fire UNDER
writer's who are practically assessors Of
this tax upon the insuring public.
It 10 q matter that materially concerns thu
prosperity Of the United States, q country
whose ability to grow rich while reoklessly
wnsteful 10 tho marvel Of European eoono-
mists. A certain amount Of FIRE loss may
reasonably be expected: but surely ct least
80 per cent Of the present figures could be
avoided. More stringent laws 20 to build.
ing and the use and storing Of inaammablo
substances would DO banehoial, and the
rigid Investigation Of Ares promptly after
they occur has been found useful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
APPEAL TO ALL AFR1kANDERs.
Omcial Manifesto Calling on Dutch to
Take Up Arms.

PRETORIA, October u. via Lorenzo
Marques, October ban official manifesto
has just been addressed to Afrikanders
throughout South Africa, appealing to them
to resist 1.-The unjust demands of Great
Britain" and accusing Lord Salisbury,
MI Chamberlain and Sir Alfred Miner of
t1eachery 1t blames the queen for con-
doning what it describes as Mr.. Chamber
lain's criminal policy, and declares that
'-the clear desire and object of Great Br1-
tain are to deprive the Transvaal of indie
pendence on account of the gold mines OF
the Rand"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
GAVE A FALSE ADDRESS.
Jennie Thompson Did Not Live at
3434 BrfghtwOod Avenue.

3434 BrightwOOd Avenue.
Mr.. Francis I. Thompson of No. 3434
Brightwood avenue has been subjected to
much annoyance on account of some wo-
man giving her name as Jennie Thompson
and who claimed to have been robbed on
Tuesday night last Of $500 in money and
two diamond rings. valued at 5000, having
given his number that of her residence
The woman was endeavoring to borrow a
car ticket from passers-by on the street
on the night in question and when ques-
toned by an officer gave the address noted
and made her allegations about being rob-
bed. Mr.. Thompson does not know who
she was, but desires it known that she is
not an inmate Of his house or connected
with him in any way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
DRAWS A LARGE CROWD
Continuation Of the Trial of Attorney Lewis
]. Yeager
Evidence In Behalf of Defense In
trOduced Today - Accused Mans
Former Wife a Spectator.

Renewed interest to a marked extent was
manifested today IN the case of Lewis j.
Yeager the local attorney, on trial In
Criminal Court No. l, under an indictment
alleging the carnal knowledge of Edith
Schnebe a child. Under the age Of sixteen
years. Scores Of persons who were denied
admttance to the court room gathered in
the corridor some distance off and gaZed
through the windows. a view Of the defend
ant being obtainable thereby.
At the opening of the hearing today the
government called to the stand Policemen
Philip Mansfield and Elias Oliver. and Pa
troll Driver Patrick Fitzgerald. They testi-
fed regarding the arrest of Yeager and the
escape Of the latter from the police station
At this point Assistant United States At
torney Shillington announced the prosecu
ton closed.
The defense moved that the case be taken
from the jury on the ground that the fail
ure of the government to establish any spe-
cific date of the commission of the ofense
alleged in the indictment deprived the de-
PENDANT of his constitutional means of de-
Tense. Judge Clabaugh overruled the mo-
ton, and an exception was noted.
Attorney Truitt outlined the defense to
the jury, setting forth that Yeager was in
nocent of the crime charged; that he was
never alone with Edith Schnebel, and that
1t would have been impossible for the girl
to nave gone TO 1eaSer room IN the mousse
515 I'd street without having been seen by
some one in the house.
The first witness in behalf Of Yeager was
Mrs. Lteder, landlady of the I'd street
house. She occupied the first floor, she
said, and saw everybody who came to the
house. The witness had never seen Edith
Schnebel there. Statements of the same
character IN substance, were made by Geo.
H. Penfield and James NJ Chadsey, who
occupied adjoining rooms to Yeager at 51o
I'd street.
Yeager's Former Wife a Spectator.
On cross-examination of Mr.. Chadsey the
government attempted to show that Yeager
is divorced man, and that one Of the
reasons for granting his former wife the
divorce was infldelity on his part.
During the proceedings yesterday and to-
day the former wife of Yeager has been
an interested spectator in court, occupying
a chair next to Edith Schnebel.
After Mr.. Frank P. Gloss had testified
that he occupied the office on 9Th street
Jointly with Mr.. Yeager and had never
seen Edith Schnebel there, q recess was
taken.
Defendants story.
Mr.. Chadsey was recalled Immediately
after recess to testify in several matters
not very material, and then the defendant
took the stand. He told Of his meeting
with Mr.. Schnebel and explained that he
first saw Edith last January when abe
called at the Office with her mother. and
Of other meetings with her. Yeager de-
clared with emphasis that he never was
guilty Of improper relations with Edith
eohnebel, and that she never had been to
his residence.
The defendant was subjected to oross-ex-
animation at great length. The trial was
still In progress when this report closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
An Ofllcial Pawnshop In Chicago.
From the Chicago journal.

The State Pawnsrs. Society has decided
WashinGton street. It VIII b In the hands
Of an experienced manager and under the
supervision Of two directors. one Of whom
z appointed BY the mayor and The other
limited to Q reasonable amount, and the
society should soon BE- In aottvs coInpeti-
ton With the professional human sharks
that grow rich preyinG on misfortune, Tho
new pawushop win not cure poverty, but
Il may sometimes mako It easter TO bear.
Al way OF relief from extortion It ought
to be welcomed heartily by the Chicago
public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
Emily I. Ritter.s VIII.

The will Of the late Emily I. Ritter. dated
August 4, 1902, was filed this afternoon for
probate. Bsqussts are made to Mary u. H
Haupt, Elisabeth NJ. Ritter, Millie n,
WHITE and Emily Ritter-Woy. In the event
Of the deaths Of Ger tain Of the benenosariss,
provision In made for hsauests TO Ct
James Episcopal Church Of this city and
the Episcopal Hoapital Of Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
Mismated Couples Separate.

Justice Hagner. In Equity Court No. /,
has signed DEGREES granting Mary sinms q
divorce from William =. sinms. and Mary
q. Guild q divorce from Alexander ].
Guild. In tho simms case cruel treatment.
dessrtton and infidelity on the part Of the
respondent was alleged, and in the Guaid
case dessytton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
baltimore Markets,

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13

CHICAGO. October 1a-Alfred Gwyrne
Vanderbilt, second son Of tho late Cornelius
Vanderbilt, arrived in Chicago Ti%5 o'clock
this morning ina special car on the Chi
oaso and Northwestern line. and left at
once over tho Lake Shore road for New
York, His quick trip across the continent
u for the purpose Of being present when
his fatAsTs win 10 opened and rad,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
In mediate advance Of the Doors is not an
tcipated.
PRIVY COUNCIL MEETING.

Transvanl Situation Discussed and
Queens Speech Fixed Up.
LONDON, October 13.-The cabinet met
in council at noon today Public interest
in the decisions was very keen. Lord Sails
bury and Mr.. Chamberlain, with other
popular favorites, were cheered as they
arrived.
Although the latest phase Of the situa-
ton in South Africa was considered, the
principal business was to arrange respect
ing the text of the queens speech on the
reassembling of parliament next Iuesuay'
and other preliminaries-
The council adjourned at 2 o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13

2 western. s4s. Nay hrmsr-Ne. I Timothy,
tlb;o0 bid Grafn frelEhts firm and fairly srtye.
unchanged tNaaf strong. unei,snred Butttr 1ffH.
unchanged. Eass firm. unchanged. Cheese hYr
htehsngsd-iarge. faatski medium, ta,saIshi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
Suit for Maintenance,

Proceedings In equity to secure n,asateu-
ance were instituted today by Jennie NJ,
against George W. {Iou9h, Qeaortion and
cruel treatment on the part Of the latter %
0llagoA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
Russell Got the Decision.

SAN FRANCISCO. October 13-Fred
Russell was given the decision over Theo-
dore Van Buskirk Of Minneapolis last night
on a foul in the fourth round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
MIR. HOFFMAN DEAD.

Well-knOwn Citizen Passed Away
This Afternoon.
Mr.. r. O.. Hotzman one of the best
known local citizens, died at 3:15 this after
noon at his home on 10th street, after an
Illness of several weeks. The cause of
death was Brights disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13

GRAIN Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Furnished by " B. Hibbs 4 Co., bankers
and brokers' 141p r st. men,bers Nov YORK
stock exchange. correspondents Messra. La.
denburg. Thamann Co. New York.
NEW York. O,tnhar lA-l.nin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-13
More Ca.ss Of the PIague.

oPORTO. October i3.-Tsn new cases OF
No bubonic plague were reported today,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
SPECIAL OFFER.
To Those Suffering From Coughs, Coils,
bronchitis. Catarrh, Pneumonia,
and Constipation.

In order to prove that the new
germicide, Hyomei, is a positive cure
and sure preventive of the above dis
eases, we have engaged the services
of an expert employed in the labora-
tory of the X. T. Booth company, who
will give free treatment and explain
the different methods of using Hyo-
mel in the various diseases which it is
guaranteed to cure.
All are welcome; no charge is made
for treatment or advice. Come daily
until you are convinced that Hyomei
is the first and only treatment which
can destroy the germs causing dis
eases of the respiratory organs. Free
treatment begins Monday. April II,
and will continue one week.
Free samples of the New germi-
eide" to all who request them.
HARPER HOUSE PHIIRMACY.
Rock Island, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
At Augustana College.

The board of directors of Angus
tanna college met last Monday and
Tuesday, and at this meeting quite a
number of important things were de-
cided Dr. f. F. Bartholomew, of
Augustana college, and DR.. C. NJ.
Esbiorn, of Marshfield, Ore, We're put
up as candidates to ill the vacancy
occasioned by the failing health of
DR.. Elofson. Prof. C. l.. E. Esbiorn
was elected to have charge of Latin,
German and French, and it was de-
cided that he be allowed an assistant,
to be chosen on his recommendation
Prof j. A Bexell was given charge
of English and mathematics in the
academic department. All the pro-
fessors of the conservatory and bust
ness department, were reelected.
The program at the meeting of the
society yesterday
evening was little out of the ordi-
nary. 1t consisted mainly of n trag-
edy, Napoleon and the Pope, writ
ten by sophomore, f. X. johnson.
The tragedy, which is the authors
second attempt, certainly shows that
he is highly talented and has bright
future if he will continue in this line.
The band concert last Monday even
ing was n decided success, although
the attendance was not so good as
could be desired.
The seniors have chosen as their
motto the Latin phrase, ''Desidera
Ardua" (strive for higher things), a
motto which is indeed much-meaning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
TOM MARsHALL's VICTORY.
Twice Winner In the Great American Han
dicap Shoot.

Twice Winner In the Great American Han
dicap Shoot.
1t was with much pleasure that the
Rock Island friends of Tom A. Mar
shall. the popular mayor of Keithsburg.
learned through Yesterdays ARGUS
Associated Press dispatches that he
had for the second time captured first
prize in the Great American handicap,
live birds. in the Intertate associa-
ton shoot at Elkwook Park, \. j.
Marshall was looked upon at the
outset as one who would make n
strong bid for the cup. When Grimm
missed Marshall's friends crowded
around the man from Keithsburg and
carried him into the club house on
their shoulders. He said he had
never been in n harder match and ap-
peared to be greatly relieved that the
strain was over.
Marshall, by winning with a clean
score. gets the silver cup emblematic
of the championship which was pre-
scented by the Interstate association.
men divided second
money with 81 kills, receiving S105
each. Forty-nine men tied for third
money with % kills, each receiving
$50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
ANOTHER STORY is TOLD.
Conflicting Statements to How ScheIIey
Killed his Wife.

Conflicting Statements as to How Schelley
Killed His Wife.
Edward Schelley, alias Jesse Smith,
was taken to Belleville last night by
Sheriff Herman Barnikol.
The st. Louis Republic tells adiffer-
ent story from the one related by
Schellev as to how he murdered his
wife. 1t says: The Schelley family
lived near the old race track, East st.
Louis. On April 6. 1896, Schelley put
two loads of shot from shotgun into
his wife's body. He said that she
was with another man at the time and
that jealousy prompted the deed.
Mrs. Schelley. il seems, did not deny
this story. She was taken to ST.
Mary's hospital. There she improved
rapidly, and a few days later Schellev,
who had been arrested, was released.
He left town Immediately. The same
day Mrs. Schelley grew worse and
she died on April IS. Shortly before
she died she made n statement, in
which she said that the story told
by her husband was not true, and
that he began quarreling with her on
the evening of April 6, 1896, and then
her with an az. She said
that q neighbor heard her screams and
came to her assistance, beating her
husband off with chair. She said
that her husband then secured the
shotgun and fired the contents of both
barrels at her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
Story of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George d. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such
slave was made free. He says:
my wife has been so helpless for five
years that she could not turn over in
bed alone. After using two bottles of
Electric Bitters she is wonderfully
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spells. This miracle working medi-
cine is godsend to weak, sickly, run
down people. Every bottle guaran-
teed. Only 80 cents. Sold by Hartz
& Whenever, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld,
Ill, makes the statement that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs; she was treated for month by
her family physician, but grew worse.
He told her she was hopeless victim
of consumption and that no medicine
could cure her. Her druggist sug-
gested DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption; she bought a bottle
and to her delight found herself bene-
fitted from first dose. She continued
its use and after taking six bottles,
found herself sound and well; now
does her own homework. and is as
well as she ever was. Free trial bot
ties of this great discovery at Hartz &
Ullemeyer's drug store. Only so
cents and 81, every bottle guaranteed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
rheumatism Cured in "a Hours.

T. j. BIackmOre, OF Halter q Black
more, Pittsburgh, Pa, says: "A
short time since procured bottle
of Mystic Cure 1t got me out OF
the hOnse in "a hours. took to my
bed with rheumatism nine months
ago and the Mystic Cure is the only
medicine that did me any good. /
had five of the best physicians in the
city, but l received very little relief
from them. / know the Mystic Cure
to be what it is represented, and take
pleasure in recommending it to other
poor sufferers
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avenue, Rock Island; Gust Schlegel &
Son, 22O West Second street, Daven-
mort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
Try Aliens Foot-Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes At this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot, and get
tired easily. If you have smarting
feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
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walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and buniOns of
all pain, and gives rest and comfort.
Try it today Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores for 25 cents. Trial
packages free Address, Allen S. Ohm
sted, lie Roy, N Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15
The Best in the world.

We believe Chamberlain cough
remedy is the best in the world. A
few weeks ago we suffered with a
severe cold and troublesome cough,
and having read their advertisements
in our own and other papers we pur-
chased bottle to see if it would effect
us. 1t cured us before the bottle was
more than half used. 1t is the best
medicine out for colds and coughs
The Herald, Andersonville. Ind. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-15

If you suffer from tenderness or
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shoulder blade, constipation, bilious
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the congestion and causing the bile
ducts to open and flow naturally.
They are good pills For sale by T.
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Bahnsen, druggists.