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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
LANDED AT zAMBoAKGA.
an Important Plaes on the Island OF
IIRdanaO-His Force Too Small.

Manila, Nov. 21--The cruiser Balti-
more starts from Lingayen to-day, and
Rear Admiral Watson purposes to send
another to Natiguin if the gunbOat
Helena, which is overdue, has not re-
turned to Lingayen- Sailors from the
gunbOat Castine occupy ZambOanga on
the southwest extremity Of the island
Of MindanaO. The business men,
chiefly Chinese, requested Commander
S. W. Very, Of the Castine, to take
possession Of the place, and protect
them from the insurgents.
Commander Very landed a naval force
and, although no details have been re
ceived, 1t appears he found that he had
a large contract on hand and tele-
graphed to Gen. Otis requesting the
presence Of troops. But none are
available, except by Withdrawing part
Of the force from one Of the neighbOr-
ing islands temporarily. The original
plan was to have Brig. Gen. Alfred E.
Bates establish the headquarters Of
the gOvernOrship Of the MOhammedan
islands there when the new regiments
arrived. 1t will be carried out later,
when Gen. Bates returns from his trip
to the southern islands He has been
visiting the garrisOns Of JOlO, Siassi
and BOngaOa-
The acquisition of ZambOanga at
this time is Of great Importance from a
military point of view. 1t is the prin-
cipal city Of MindanaO and dominates
the entire southern half Of that island,
which is second in Importance only to
LuzOn. 1t has population Of nearly
%, 600 people and is well fortified, 50
that a small garrison Of troops could
hold 1t indefinitely against native at
taczs. In addition it IS a naval sta
ton, where the Spaniards used to rem
devious their ships in the southern
archipelagO.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
MAY HAVE STRUCK A TRAIL.
Whereabouts OF LaWtOn and Wheaton Is
Becoming as Mysterious as AgufnaI-
dO's-More Stories OF Hardships-

Manila, Nov. 22.-The whereabouts
Of Gems. LavvtOn and Young Is becOm-
ing as mysterious as AguinaIdO's. The
belief is beginning to grow at Manila
that Gen. LawtOn has struck the trail
Of the insurgent government" and is
pursuing the ministers into the Binqua
mountains.
1t has been his ambition to capture
the Filipino leaders, and he and Gen.
Young believe that a cavalry brigade,
living on the country, could run them
down to any part Of the island One
vague report brought by Spanish Pris-
Oners is that AguinaIdo and others
were nearly surrounded by Americans
soon after the insurgent chief left Tar
lac, but he escaped through the lines
in peasants clothes
Officers and soldiers arriving at Ca
banatuan from Gen LawtOn's force
describe the campaign as one of great
hardships. Many men dropping out
sick were left at various towns without
adequate supplies and attendance, some
Of them making their way back across
the terrible roads
A number Of horses were dying and
many Of the soldiers and even some Of
the officers were marching on, half
naked, their clothes having been torn
to pieces in getting through the jungles-
Some Of them were reduced almost to
breech clOuts and hundreds were bare
footed, their shoes being worn out,
and all were living on any sort Of pro-
visions Bread was rare and carabaO
meat and bananas were the staples
Gen. Lawton fOresaw that the cam
paign would involve such hardships,
but he considered 1t the quickest and
cheapest way Of ending the war.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
A CAMPAIGN BUTTON.
Executive Committee Inspect Badge
The Legend Inscribed on It.

Chicago, Nov 22.-Memb ers Of the
national democratic executive commit
tee held the final meeting Of their ses-
sion yesterday to complete the routine
work taken up yesterday and for fur
Their discussion Of the informal out
line Of plans for the coming presi-
Dental campaign Chairman J. q.
Johnson, OF the ways and means com
mittee, reported on the national work
as regards the campaign fund and
showed that S175, 600 had been sub
scribed and S14T, 900 collected.
Previous to the calling Of the meet
ing the first button for the campaign
Of 1900 was passed around among the
members and the legend inscribed
thereon was favorably commented on.
The button, which was sent with the
compliments Of former Chairman Har-
rity, bore the words: ''NO foreign al
lance, no trusts, no imperialism for
the United States"
That's a good platform" remarked
Committeeman Clayton, Of Alabama,
''but it ought to have '16 to L on it
also
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HE KILLED HIS FATHER.
Elijah Moore, Missouri Youth, Confessss
20 an Unnatural Crime and Tells
How 1t Was Committed

Dexter, No, Nov. 92--Elijab Moore,
aged 19, who had been held under sus-
picion for the assassination Of his
father, Rev. Jesse Moore, made a full
confession yesterday IN which he i'm
plicated his 15-year-old sister Mary.
Later he amended his confession BY ex-
Onerating the girl Later in the day
the boy was indicted BY the grand
jury. Young Moore says he planned
the assassination two weeks previous
to its commission. His father, he says,
was cruel to his family and allowed his
children no pleasure. The boy got up
at three O'Clock in the morning, shot
his father By moonlight, hung the gun
up IN rack on the front porch and
went to bed.
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CHARGE AGAINST METCALF.
Lieut. Hail. Of Lawrence says the Colonel
OF the Twentieth Kansas shot an
Unarmed, KneeIing Native

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 2O.-Lieut- Hall,
| Of Lawrence, formerly Of the Twen-
tieth Kansas, in a letter to the Topeka
Journal to-day, makes the charge that
Col Metcalf shot an unarmed and sup
plicating Filipino prisoner, and in sup
port OF 1t furnishes an affidavit Of Pri-
vate Husky, Of company K, and First
Lieut.. A NJ. Ferguson, Of the Thirty
+ sixth infantry, United States volun-
teers.
Metcalf Declares the Charge False.
Elyria, O., Nov. 9L-COL Wilder
Metcalf, accused by Lieut. Hall Of hav-
ing shot Filipino prisoner, was in
this city last night, visiting old friends
The Associated press correspondent
found him at the opera house and in
formed him Of the nature Of the accusa-
ton He declared that the charge vas
absolutely false.
Alleged Interview with Funston
Topeka, Kan, Nov. 22.-An alleged
interview with Gen. Fred Funston in
the San Francisco Examiner Is liable
to create much discOrd among the mem
bers Of the Twentieth Kansas regi-
ment- In reply to some of the charges
made by officers and privates, he Is
quoted as saying: ''SOme Of the rank
est towards in the army were officers
Of the Twentieth Kansas regiment and
they were far from being non-cOmmis-
stoned officers, too. They left the
firing line at battle Of San Fernando
without permission and went to town.
There were five Of them, some who
were staff officers, and it is this same
class Of slkulzers now making con-
temptible and underhanded attacks
upon Col. Metcalf and myself. I refuse
to give names now"
Charges Against Capt Bishop
Ottawa, Kan, Nov. 22--Capt- Ed
mund E BOItwOOd, late commanding
company K, Twentieth Kansas, in an
interview respecting the Metcaf ex-
pose, said: Il have in my possession
the original affidavit Of Harris o.
Husky. I may say also that there Is
other proof of the shooting charged
against colonel. then major, Metcalf,
and that there is proof beyond that Of
the killing Of prisoners by major, then
captain, Bishop, commanding company
NJ" Capt. BOItwOOd then produced
an affidavit Of Private Donald ThOrne
certifying that he saw Capt. Bishop
kill Filipino prisoners at CalOOcah.
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REPORT ON AGRICULTURE.
sage, VIII show a Wonderful Progress
in His Department. for the Year.

Washington, Nov. 2O.-The forth
coming annual report Of the secretary
Of agriculture, which is nearly ready
for transmission to the president, viii
show a wonderful progress for this de-
partment during the year. The duties
of the department have been broadeued
under the present administration and
new fields have been occupied which
have never heretofore been touched BY
the government. Several Of the lines
Of new work and new invest cations
undertaken by Secretary Wilson have
proved extremely pOpulari the results
attained are Of practical value to farm
ers, breeders and fruit growers. Much
work has also been started which will
require years to complete, as certain
Investigations and experiments neces-
sarily occupy a long period before def
mite results can be attained.
The department has had seed gath
erers and explorers" in every quarter
Of the globe, and the narration Of their
investigation forms highly interesting
reading. Their reports indicate that
there Is a vast amount yet to learn
about the worlds products and plants
One agent in the arid regions Of
Algeria found species Of grasses and
forage plants which are proving of
great value TO the southwestern part
Of the United States, where soil and
climatic conditions are similar to the
arid countries Of the old world.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.



Kansas City, Nov. 2l.-Cattls-Receipts to-day,
2,140; calves, LIP: market active and steady;
shipping and dressed begf steers, g3O0a 6O5;
western steers, &2-T535-25s native cows - 80
$50; native heifers, e3-759s25; native stOckers,
$4,000 HOgs-Receipts to-day, Il, rs; mar
ket strong 20 sc higher at S3O0d297I- Sheep
Receipts to-day, SOL; market steady sheep,
&2OO13SOs lambs, &3O1I5-z5-
St Louis Nov. 2I--Cattle-Recsipts, zoo;
market steady 70 easy for natives; Texans
strong native shipping and beef steers, G3-553
ESQ., stOCkers and feeders, G2.45144J; COWS and
heifers, s2O00A50s Texas and Indian steers.
S340GA45. HOgs-Receipts, 1880; market
weak; pigs and lights, S3-s502e0; packers,
s3s5G3.g5i butchers, SAO064.O5 Sheep-Re-
ceipts, 900 market steady; native muttOns, S3.15
Goo; lambs, q S565OO.
Chicago. Nov. q - Cattle-Rsceipts, 5000:
best grades steady others slow; COW market
was steady cannsrs active stockers and feed
ers steady; beeves, sAsO16-eJ; COWS, G2O004 40;
heifers, S850G5-CO- Gamers, G2OOG5.00. stoCkers
and feeders, S3.00G475; Texas grass steers, g 3
CAS- Texas fed beeves. S4-503675; westerns,
S4O0G5-73 HOgs-Receipts, 2, 900; market strong
20 shade higher; TOP, sLIOs mixed and butchers,
s3S514-O5s good 70 choice heavy, G3-9564-1Oi
rough heavy, E3.s0829O. Light, SS953EO0s bulk
OF sales, s8-sOIf.O0- Sheep-ReCeipts, 1909
sheep steady; native wethers, S3.759450; vest
ems, S39O64-Z5; lambs, steady; native lambs,
SLCO65Z55 western lambs. GA75G5.2Q.
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HEAVY LOSS ON APPLES.
Chicago Commission Men Out 100000
Through the Warm Weather in OetO-
Der Spelling the Fruit.

Chicago, Nov. 2O.-SOuth Water street
commission men mourn $500, 900 loss in
apples Three weeks Of exceptionally
warm weather in October, when the
cream Of the winter stock was shipped
by Michigan, New York and Indiana
growers, cooked" the majority Of the
cOnsignments so badly that even cold
storage could not save them from de-
cay. The national loss on apples alone,
due to the summer weather which pre-
vailed between October 10 and NOvem-
Der 10 VIII run past the 81, 900, 600 mark
Shipments to England and continental
ports, they say, turned out so badly
that IN many eases cOnsignments did
not net the freight charges from or
chard to wharf
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
ARMoRRD TRAIN WRECKED.
Beers Plan and Execute Another Dlsasssa
70 the British, and 100 soIdlors
are Kissing.


London, Nov. 1s.-The war Office has
received the following dispatch from
Gen Butler:
Cape Town, Thursday. Nov. I7--HaTe received
from Hildsyard Pietermaritzburg, q telegram
dated November Is, Of which the following Is
the purpOrt:
The Omcers commanding the troops AZ Est
court reports, at midday. that an armored train
left Estcourt this morning with a company OF
the Dublin fusiliers and q company Of the Dur
ban volunteers North Of Frere they encoun-
tered q party Of Beers ana bean 70 withdraw.
While retiring some OF the trucks were derailed-
The Dublins turned out and advanced towards
the enemy, while the rest OF the train appears
% have returned without them 70 Estoourt.
The oficer commanding the troops reports
that he was sending mounted troops in order 70
cover their withdrawal. but that about 100 ars
missing
The earliest accounts of this affair
differ in details, but it is evident that
the train was suddenly fired upon be-
tween EstcOurt and ColensO, and prob
ably derailed. The trains gun was
disabled, according to one account,
and the men were forced into hard
fight, in which there were serious
losses in killed and wounded, and pos
sibly prisoners as well 1t was a good
BOer trap, and the British force was
apparently surprised Estcourt has
already been REINFORCED, and It is not
likely that the Beers viii attempt to
invest it. Among the prisoners is
Lieut.. Winston Churchill, son Of Lady
Randolph Churchill.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
BANDIT VnLAeE BURNED.
Capt Byrns Tells Of . Daring Featurs st
Night b. AmsrIoa1 Soldiers On
the Island OF NeEros

Washington. Nov. s2-The war de-
partment has made public a report
Of Capt b r Byrne, Sixth infantry,
giving an account OF the attack and
destruction Of a bandit village in the
La Carlotta district, island Of Negroes,
last July. The account is a very inter
esting chapter Of the American occupa-
ton Of the Philippines This band Of
marauders was intrenched in the fast
nesSes Of the mountains They were
well organized and armed. All precau-
tons had been made against an attack.
On all sides which IL was supposed
could be reached by troops the camp
was guarded by block houses. Capt
Byrne with something over 100 men
went out to destroy this bandit camp.
He was aware that it was necessary to
surprise them and this could only be
accomplished by approaching from the
side which was deemed impossible Of
ascent. The march was difficult and
the approach 20 the camp was per
formed in the night IL was reached
in the early morning and at once at
tackled The bandits largely outnum-
bered the Americans and were fighting
from behind cover. For two hours
there was a very desperate engagement
and only the pluck and yalOr Of the
American soldiers enabled them to
secure the victory. The number Of
bandits killed largely exceeded the
American force, while there was no
means Of ascertaining the number Of
wounded Finally those who could
get away escaped, leaving all their
property behind them The village
was destroyed as was the property
that could not be carted away. The
men had climbed a mountain side at
night; they fought without their
breakfasts against superior odds and
upon an almost unknown ground
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
AEaInst - -.

Washington, Nov. 22.-The general
missionary committee Of the Methodist
church yesterday placed itself on rec
ord against the seating Of Representa-
tive-elect Brigham II. Roberts, Of Utah,
In the next congress Bishop Warren
presented a resolution to that effect,
which was adopted by a rising vote
and a committee of three was appointed
to present the resolution to the presi-
dent and to place a copy Of It IN the
hands Of every member Of both houses
Of the Fifty-sixth congress
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
E.-v 20 Get Married Tber..

Washington, Nov. 22-Capt. R P.
Leary, governor Of Guam, officially
confirms the report relative TO the
scarcity Of food on the island because
Of the incidence Of the people and ex-
plains In his official report why he in
stituted a system Of free marriage IL
censes and feeless marriage ceremonies.
Anybody in Guam after November Z
could get married without expense Of
any kind Capt. Leary says that it
was necessary to take measures to
force marriages.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
VERDICT FOR MRS. HILLMoN.
Against the Companies, Who Must Pay
Judgment and Costs OF 100000.

LeavenwOrth, Kan, Nov. 2O.-After
having been out ten hours the jury in
the HillmOn insurance case returned a
verdict for Mrs. Sallie E. HiIlmOn-
Smith, the plaintiff, who was awarded
SIS, 122. OF this So, O6s was against the
Mutual Life, Of New York and S1I, O54
against the Connecticut Mutual The
insurance companies, according to the
verdict, are to pay the costs Of the 20
years litigation. which are said to
reach $50, 900.
Judge George ]. Barker, leading
council for the insurance companies,
stated that the case would be appealed
to the United States supreme court
and that 1t could be taken there direct.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
nmcLnI 800 - Do.

Columbus. O., Nov. 22---The canvass
of the official vote in Ohio was com
pleted yesterday afternoon. 1t shows
that Judge Nash's plurality is 49, O2S.
The total vote cast was COS, 159, divided
as follows among the six candidates
for governor: George K Nash (rep-),
AZ. 19g: John r Mclean (dem.( 36s, 176;
Seth H. Ellis union refOrm), 1873;
George H. Hammel (pro. }, 5,s25; Robert
BandlOw SOCIALIST labor, ,. 439; Samuel
NJ. Jones (non-partisan), los, III.
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A blow to the IIIInois FIar I.au.

Chicago, Nov. 22.-The Illinois flag
law, designed TO prevent the desecra-
ton Of the national emblem, received
what IS probably its death blow in a
decision rendered yesterday by Judge
HOldOm, delivering the judgment Of
himself, Judge Stein and Judge Bre-
tanO. The legislature in passing the
bill, the decision states, exceeded its
police power. The legislature is also
declared to have been guilty Of class
legislation"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
Pierce Battle 10 COLOMBIA.

Colombia, via Galveston, Tex, Nov.
22.-Oficial advices from BOgota report
that a terrible battle between the gov
eminent forces and the revOlutiOnists
was fought near Bucarananga, repub-
lie Of Colombia, IN which the govern
ment forces were victorious. 1t is
stated that the battle lasted two days,
ending at noon Of November 10. More
than /, 900 rebels were killed and ?, O00
were wounded. About 10, 900 men on
both sides were engaged in the fight.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
HIS WORK is ENDED.
After Weeks Of Illness Vice Presi-
dent Hobart Passes Away.
aIsn OF All Political Parties Respected his
High Character and His Death Is
Everywhere BIOurned - His
Was an EventfuI Life.

Paterson, \. J.. Nov. 22.-Vice Presi-
dent Garrett A Hobart died at $50 yes
terday morning, surrounded by his wife
and only child and the family physician,
DR.. Newton The vice president had
been failing since late yesterday after
nOOns although the reports given out
at the house were that he was holding
his own. At midnight he became un-
conscious and at seven o'clock yesterday
morning he had an attack Of angina
pectOris from which he never rallied.
sketch OF His Life
Garrett A Hobart was eminentIv successful
both in business and politics His reputation
as a man OF Affairs and as one OF the shreEdest
business men in the country was perhaps
greater than his reputation as a political leader
and statesman until his election to the vice
presidency three years ago Nj Hobart was
born in 1874 at Long Branch, y. j. His ances-
tors on his fathers side were English and on
his mothers side Dutch Tnirty-three years
ago he was graduated from Rutgers college and
began teaching school Three months later he
entered upon the study Of law.
Young Hobart Is said 70 have arrived at Pat
ersOn with but sI-5O cents in his pocket, and
from this small beginning he made his way.
aided to wealth and prominence In 1859 he
was admitted 10 the bar and the same year he
married the daughter Of Mr.. Tuttle. his law
partner. Mr.. Hobart made his way rapidly at
the bar OF his native state and his bent led him
early into politics In 1851 he was made city
counsellor OF Paterson. and in 1872 was elected
to the state assembly. Of which body he was
chosen speaker in the following year Even
during these early years he displayed that ac-
curate knowledge Of men and exhibited that
wonderful executive ability which was the key
Of his later success both in business and poll
tics At the end Of LIS second year in the as
sembly he retired 70 devote himself TO the law
aud 70 the numerous business interests with
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
sCHLEY ORDERED SOUTH.
As Commander OF the south Atlantic
Squadron He WIN First InsPece Our
vessels at Buenos Ayera

Washington Nov 21.-The navy de-
partment gives out the following OH
cial statement Of the order sent to
Rear Admiral Schley;
The order has been sent to-day for
the Chicago to proceed at once to south
Atlantic waters touching for coal at
Rio de JaneirO and such other ports as
are necessary; to reach BuenOs Ayres
soon as practicable and inspect vessels
and give special attention to repairs
now under way on Wilmington"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
Senator Thurston Married.

Washington, Nov. 20. The marriage
Of Senator John n ThurstOn, Of Ne
braska, and Miss Lola Purman, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs ". j. Purman, Of
1873 Q street, was solemnized Saturday
morning at nine o'clock at the resi-
dence Of the bride and parents, Rev.
DR.. Frank II. Bristol, Of the MetrOPOl-
itan Methodist Episcopal church, OH
eating.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
SAYS Isa Farce.

Chicago, Nov. 22.-The testimony Of
President SticIney, Of the Chicago
Great Western road, yesterday before
the subcommittee Of the national in
dustriaI commission, investigating rate
discrimination, was startling He
said: 81 tell you frankly these pub
ished freight rates are not maintained
by the railroads and cannot be main
tanned. It is an impOssibiity. The
interstate commerce law, as far as in-
vestigations and corrections are con
eerned, Is a roaring farce"
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New Missouri Railroad Projected.

Jefferson City, Mo, Nov. 22.-The
Minneapolis, Little Rock & Gulf rail-
road was chartered by the secretary Of
state yesterday. Its capital stock is
s., $50, 900. The road viii be built from
Bowling Green, Pike county, crossing
the Missouri river at Hermann, in Gas
cOnade county, to West Plains. in
Howell county, a distance Of 225 miles.
The road is considered an extension Of
the Chicago & Alton.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24

Guthrie, Ok, Nov. "A P. Niece,
25 years old, was found guilty Of big
amy yesterday IN the Logan county
district court under the law that says
a divorce Is not absolute until six
months after the decree is granted
This IS the first conviction Of the kind
In Oklahoma and the punishment Is q
term IN the DsuitsntisFT.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-11-24
A RnnE s.fe Blorn 20 Atnns

Toledo, O., Nov. 2L-The safe Of the
Exchange bank Of Brooklyn, Mich.
was blown. 70 atoms and between $, 900
and So, 900 was secured by three masked
men who did the work. Three distinct
explosions were heard and the people
Of the city were out in time to see the
robbers escape
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60. : lIaforItr - 80.

Frankfort, KY, Nov. - The demo-
cratic state campaign committee con
cedes that Taylor has a majority on
the face Of the returns, but bases a
hope Of the election Of the democratic
ticket on throwing out the vote Of
Louisville on account Of interference
Of Gov. Bradley's soldiers and Johnson
and Knox counties where the tissue
ballots were used