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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-21
C0LENSO CAPTURED,
Gen. Barton Carries the Village at
the Point Of the Bayonet.
LORD ROBERTS TO have FREE HAND
The B0ers Shell the British Near vaar Kop
and Force the Latter 10 withdraw
Gen. Butler Crosses the Tu-
gels River

London, Dec. 19.-No further new.
has been received from Cape Town
but the Cape Argus has dispatch
from a correspondent describing thu
battle at the Tugela river, who says:
"Gen. Barton carried the village Of
Colenso at the point Of the bayonei
and under raking fire.
The few accounts of the battle that
are yet to hand fail to give an accu
rate idea, but the statement that Gen
Clery commanded destroys the cur
rent idea that he was engaged in some
turning movement and that the
Tugela river battle was only part Of a
larger scheme of operations.
The war Office has been in commune
cation with Gen. Sir William Lock-
hard, commander-in-chief in India,
with view of ascertaining what
troops can be spared from his forces,
and it isunderstood that as a result OF
these inquiries force will almost i'm
mediately leave Bombay for Durham,
including four regiments of seasoned
troops, with an ammunition column
and brigade of artillery, including
horse and field batteries. 1t is hoped
that this force will reinforce Gen. Bull
Ter within month.
Lord Gresham, commanding officer
of the Royal Buckinghamshire yeo-
marry, has been authorized to organ
ize force of 5000 yeomanry, who will
proceed to the Cape. The yeomanry
force sent out will be drafted so as
to work together with the mounted
infantry and mounted militia from
Canada and Australia. 1t is under
stood that the volunteers selected will
not form a separate corps, but will
join their linked battalons of the
regular forces in South Africa
The Times says editorially: 'Lord
Roberts will have absolutely free
hand and may be expected to resume
the original plan OF campaign aban-
doned by Gen. Butler under the neces-
sity of relieving Ladysmith."
According to dispatch from Cape
Town, Gen. Sir Charles Warren and
his staff have started for De Aar. This
seems to indicate that the Fifth d.
vision will be sent to reinforce Lord
Methuen, decision which will meet
with general approval, as the opinion
is almost everywhere held that it
would be useless TO waste any more
time by frittering away men between
the various columns.
The British Withdraw.
London, Dec. ia dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Nauwpoort, Cape
Colony, dated December l6, says:
"rhe Beers brought big gun to bear
on the British near War kop. The
British pieces were too small to reach
the enemy; and after an intermittent
artillery duel, Gen. French withdrew
under shell fire but without losses, to
Arundel
Gen. Butler Crosses the River.
London, Dec. 10.-The Daily Mail
hears from a hitherto reliable CORE
spondent that Ten. Buffer, after
stiff fight, crossed the Tugela river.
The correspondent also ,ta'es that
Gen. Methuen's communications are
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-21

Boston, Dec, 16,--John p. Squire 4
Co.. corporation and allied companies,
engaged in the meat and provision
and packing business, assigned yester-
day. The liabilities are estimated at
$3,0o0,0O0, and the assets at. S5,O0O,OOO,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
SHlPWRECKED SAILORS SAFE
Steamer TeOEOa Brings Five Men
of The Clifford 10 San Fran.
cisco.

SAN FRANCISCO. oct. 6--rve sail
ors who for weeks were thought to
have been lost at sea, and who were
given up by their friends as dead, have
arrived on the British ship clifford,
which rescued from death In the cold
and stormy seas OF Cape Horn, The
rescued men were Of the crew Of the
British steamer Tekoa, which. while
bound from Wellington. N. e. for Lon
don, with a cargo Of frozen meat. ran
on an unehartered rock at the south en-
trance OF the Straits OF LemaiN on
the night Of August last. The Ave res.
eued men are Second ofieer Herbert
Barnes and seamen William Yeates,
Harvey Marner John Flnneuy and
Joshua Perks.
After the vessel struck, over $1,000
oarcasses Of sheep were thrown over.
board. and she was backed OF the rock
Thinflns the ship was about to sink
the second mate. with four men. go,
into one of the boats, They cut looss
and were soon out OF sight Of the ves-
sci. which was saved and taken to
Mortevideo for repairs.
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cussed, Then he will 50 on to San
Francisco
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION
Over l,400 Miles Were Built in the
Last Three Months.

CHICAGO, Oct &--In the nine
months ending September 50 last, a
round number total Of a1Oo miles OF
new railroad were laid In the United
States. or this construction about
l,tCo miles were built In the mouths
Of July. August and September. and
there are strong reasons to believe
that the building this month will sur
pass that Of any previous month Of the
year.
In an article dealing with the rail-
road construction in the first nine
months OF 1899, the Railway Age says:
"A survey OF the field shows that
work has progressed steadily since
July l. but not as much has been ae-
complished In the way, Of completed
rCads as had been anticipated. This
does not indicate that there has been
any pereeptible abandonment OF the
work undertaken during the fore part
OF the year, but It means that the
prosperity OF the country is so general
and that the demand for labor and
material is so great that the railroad
builders found 1t impossible to secure
sufficient men and supplies to carry
on the work with the speed desired.
"Frcm many sections OF the country
comes the almost continued cry Of
lack OF workmen. Many hundreds OF
miles OF roadbed are under eonstrue-
ton at the present time. which cannot
be completed this year. owing, frst. TO
the scarcity OF labor and. second. to
the inability to secure rails and track
supplies. The demand for steel rails
is so great that mills are unable to al
orders for early delivery and It is like
wise practically impossible to secure
relaying rails at any price.
For these reasons much work which
had been planned for completion this
year will have to be postponed until
1860 so far as putting down the rails
is concerned. although grading is be-
ing continued with such forces as can
be obtained.
THE 200 miles Of track laid thus
far during 1899 exceed the total mile
age for any year since 1892, with the
exception of 1898 when 5000 miles were
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07

completed As work Is being pushed
rapidly In many sections OF tho country
on both grading and track laying more
miles Of track win undoubtedly be laid
during the month OF October than In
any previous month Of the year
Unless severe weather sets In unus.
ually early there is every reason to be.
lieve that enough mileage win BE- Od-
ded between now and January to
make the total for the year four thou.
sand miles or over"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
FOR DEwEYs RECEPTION.

MONTPELIER, VT. oct. s.-An elab.
crate program has been arranged for
the reception OF Admiral Dewey here q
week FROM today. The first event will
be the parade, which is to move at .
p. m. Admiral Dewey will ride in an
open carriage along the entire line OF
march The corps OF cadets OF Norwich
university win escort the admiral. who,
upon his arrival at the state house. will
enter the reviewing stand and be for
mally welcomed by Governor Smith on
behalf OF the state and by Mayor SEN
ater on behalf OF the city OF Montpelier
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
Nearly the Entire Cargo of Horses and
Mules Suffocated in a Terrible TyphOOn
WERE TRAINED PACK ANIMALS
Who wnl Thea Have one Of the largest
SduldrOns AiOSt.

WASHINGTON Oct Ga cable message from General Otis
to the war department brings word of the loss of several hundred
horses and mules on the transport Siam The message follows
Manila Oct 6Tho Siam which loft San Francisco
August Is with 45 horses and 23s mules encountered phoon
September q of northern uon which all but 10 mules
lost The animals killed by the pitching Of the vessel and
the lack of air from the necessary closing Of the matches There
were no casualties among the passengers
1t stated at the quarcrmasters department that the mules
which were lost on the Siam trained pack mules which were
considered the most valuable sent to the Philippines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
NASHVILLE To BE REPLACED,

NEW YORK. Oct GA spseial to che
Herald from Washington says;
Because Of the disturbed conditions
IN sNnto Domingo It will BE- necessary
Tor the navy department TO send an.
other vessel there to take the place Of
the suuboat Nashville, which has been
ordered to sail Immediately for Ma.
nlla II Is probable that tho Marietta,
while on her way to the mouth ot the
orinceo, will b. directed to stop, and
the petroh will Nlieve her a. soon al
the revolution In Venezuela Is at an
end. 80 that the gunboat can proceed
20 Manila.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
ENGLAND cHARrERINo srEMERs

NEW YORK. Got 1.-THE Tribune
says;
Surprise and interest have been ex-
cited In shipping circles by the news
that within the last thNsc days some
5; vessels engaged In the trans Allan
t,c trade have been chartered by the
rritlsh government sor periods OF three
months and upwards
Among the ships chartered arr u
number belonging to the big passenger
and freight lines, though the complete
list Is not known al the otIlccs Of tho
lines In this city, as the transactions
were conducted abroad.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
WATSON's SQUADRON
The Eight Vessels Ordered 10 Manila
viii Make Fleet Second 10
Great BTltaln'S.

NEW YORK. Oct. "a special 10 the
Herald from Washington says;
The vessels which have thus far rc.
eeived orders FOR Manila. are;
Armored cruiser Brooklyn. enroutc
to Hampton Roads--prooood TO New
York Tor repairs and ntting out and
changes In personnel.
Protected cruiser New Orleans. on
route TO Hampton Roads-.procccd Ia
New York for repairs and changes In
nersonnel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
scHLEY GOES ON CHICAGO

NEW YORK. oct. 6,--Rear Admiral
schley will raise his nag on the Chi
o0go today at the Brooklyn navyyard.
taking the quarters OF Admiral Howl
SON.
The Chicago will hemaln at the navy
yard for some time. Her coming tower
is to be removed. and In It's place a
chart house Is 20 BE- built on the
bridge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07

GunboSt Nashville. now a, sAnto
Domingo TO Manila without
delay Via sues canal and stopping at
San Juan for coal and needed re-
pairs.
Auxiliary cruiser Badger. now AZ
Maro ialand-pNparp for orders to
proceed to Manila.
The other vessels which viii bo sent
to Manila arO the protected cruiser
Albany and the gunboais Marietta.
Maohlas and Banoroft.
~ these the Albany Ia now being
completed in England Her ofioers
and crew will DO sent to hsr about jan
uary l. and she viii proceed a, oHoc to
Manila, The Marietta Ia now at wash
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TO oUAsH DREYFUs VERDICT.

LONDON. oct. 6.-The Paris corrc-
spondent Of the Daily Mail says;
learn that Germany Is about to
hand over documents which win lead
to the luashIng OF the Drcyfus ver-
dict.
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Continued on Third Pagc)
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Admiral Dewey will then Nvlcw the
parade,
In the line win bo several regiments
OF the Vermont National Guard, many
q, A. II, posts. eommanderies OF
Knights Templars and other scerc, So.
cletics, organizations school childrcn
ard citizens delegations.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07

lie VIII PROBABLY start To-Day or to-
morrow for the West. though it is not
known certainly that he viii not post
pone his leave taking until early next
week.
The bishops mission is an ecciesias-
tioal one. He goes in his official ca
pacity in behalf OF the Protestant
Episcopal church OF America. Some
time ago there was formed a commits
sion to represent the church in this
country known as the commission Of
responsibilities" and Bishop Potter
was made one of the members.
The object in forming the commits
sion was to obtain data on the oppor-
tunities for the church to do work in
the lands which the events OF this and
the last year have brought within the
jurisdiction Of the United States gov
ernment. 1t is essentially a commits
sion for missionary work and Bishop
Potter has been selected to examine
that part Of the field which is compris-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-10-07
WILL EXAMINE MISSIONARY FIELD
Bishop VIII Leave San Francisco October 22d Going First to
HOnolulu-EnOrmous Railroad Construction for
tnsy LAST Three Months
NEW YORK, Oct s.-The Times says

Bishop Henry C. Potter going the Philippines This was
learned positively last night although the bishop himself recent
his plans aud refused to admit anything than that he was
going Honolulu He WILL however visit the Philippines we'll
and is allotted three or four months for hrs trip"
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ed in the Hawaiian islands and the
Philippines.
The Rev. Percy stckney Grant, rec
tor of the Protestant Episcopal church
OF the Assertion. is corresponding sec
retary Of the commission and in his Of
fieial capacity will accompany the
bishop on the tour. He viii not leave
until next week and will Join the
bishop in San Francisco. where they
will sail on the steamship Gaelic for
Honolulu, either on October % or q
They will remain there a short time
and then go on to the Philippines. No
secret is made OF the Honolulu part
of the trip.
1t is thought that the cause Of the
bishops unwillingness to speak expllc-
lily on his plans at present is his de-
sire to avoid newspaper talk about
his "tackling the expansion question"
by personal investigation. He will go
from here directly to ST. Louis, there
to attend a general conference Of the
church where missions viii be dis
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-13
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.

Charles Boettcher, president Of the
German National bank Of Denver. and
the secretary OF the Colorado Sugar
Manufacturing company's plant was an
arrival in the city this morning, en-route
home from California, where he has Wis
tied large beet sugar factories.
Mr.. Boettcher, although very busy
and just about to enter 4 carriage to be
driven to the beet sugar plant, gave a
Sentinel reporter few words Of an in
terview. II am well pleased" said Mr..
Bosttcher with the progress being
made by the people in planting beets
and also in work Of the big factory. l
have every hope Of it being a great sue
cess. have just returned fiom Cali
fornia and have engaged one of the best
growers Of beets in all that country to
come here and superintend with the
others now in our employ in that spec
ial line, the culture of beets. was in
the beet growing districts Of California
and in Monterey county. whore the big
Spreckles factory is located at Salinas
and they are not feeling quite as jubil-
ant over big crop this season as form-
srly. on account Of their being such re-
markably dry weather"
Mr.. Boetteher was at the factory site
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-13

That there will be big hotel erected
in this city the coming summer, as pre-
dicted by the Sentinel, is now almost
beyond the possibility Of doubt.
The matter has been kept as secret as
possible, but the Sentinel believes it can
now safely give the news, after having
kept it for a matter of nearly two weeks.
The II. J. Mayham Investment com
pany Of Denver, one Of the largest in
vesting firms in Colorado has formed a
syndicate of eastern capitalists, who will
build in the state of Colorado three ho-
tells One of these hotels, it has been
decided, will be built in this city,
The building of this hotel has been
secured through the efforts Of Hon
John F. Shafroth, member of congress
from the First district OF Colorado, a
gentleman who is largely interested in
real estate in this city. He has been
working to secure the building OF ho
tel in this city for some time and it is
believed that he has at last accomplish
ed the scheme.
Mr.. Shafroth is expected in the city
: the first of next week, to look over the
situation and secure the site for build
ing.
1t has b en- an acknowledged fact
that this city has been poorly equipped
with hotel accommodations. In fact the
principal hotel has b en- disgrace to a
city OF the size of Grand Junction. Men
have made money in the hotel business
with even the very meagre accommo-
dations that we have.
There is a great amount OF tourist
travel reaches this city and tu,ns back
ward over the narrow gauge of the Rio
Grande This trade is constantly on
the increase and would be doubled with
adequate hotel accommodations.
The building of hotel will serve to
increase the interest in Grand Junction
Investments already aroused. 1t is ac-
cepted also that the H. j. Mayham IT.
vestment Company Lacks Neither
Money! or Brains, as was asserted by
the mud squirter as a campaign argu-
ment few weeks ago, but Of course no
one paid any attention to the demented
rawlings OF this sheet, coming from the
source it did.
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-13
MERCHANTS BILL OF FARE.

The following is the bill Of fare for the
Sunday dinner at the Merchants Res
taurant tomorrow. Dinner 25 cents.
Soup
Oysters
Dressed Lettuce Young Onions
Hickory Shad
Shoestring Potatoes
Boiled
Short Ribs OF Beef, Horseradish
Sirloin of Beef au Jus Loin OF Pork
Apple Sauce
Entries
Chicken Stow with Dumplings
Oyster Fritters
Peach Cobbler
Vegetables
Mashed or Bfoxned Potatoes
Green Peas Asparagus on Toast
Pastry
Apple Pie Lemon Pie
Vanilla Ice Cream
Assorted Cake
Tea Coffee Milk
Ice Tea Buttermilk
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-13

Regular services at the Baptist church
tomorrow afternoon and evening. The
Sunday following, May 81, there will be
held Sunday School institute, both
morning and afternoon. Rev. II. F.
Wilkinson of Denver and Rev. E. s.
Sucker of Chicago will be present and
give ADDRESSES The program will be
especially interesting All are cordially
invited
w. r. Lee, OF Glenwood Springs for
merly mayor Of the city and brother
of Howard T. Lee, one of the prophet
ors Of this paper. has been appointed by
Col. johnson, one of the six chief game
wardens OF the state under the new law.
No better appointment could have been
made. He is a gentleman and will
mske fearless officer. There will be no
bluffs run in his quarter of the woods.
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-13

several times today and took a great in
terest in the progress Of the work. He
is sharp business man and does
business solely on business principles,
this has made him successful business
man.
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-13
AIBCuLLANY.

Mrs. s. M. Boyer is quite sick,
! Don't miss the drills Friday night.
The noon train was 80 minutes late.
Boyer's orchestra at the social and hop
w. F. Allen OF Denver is in the city.
(. A. c. Botsford, a prominent cattleman
OF Delta was visitor this morning.
b. Euryill Rose, wife and son, were
Brunswick guests yesterday.
When you buy a ticket for the social
and hop you make good Investment.
Mr.. r. s. Johnston from Clearfield,
Iowa. arrived in the city yesterday.
w. E. Gilbert was California vietor
from Los Angeles today.
Jugge A. r. King a prominent at
torney and citizen Of Delta is visitor to
the city.
A largely attended reception is being
given Mrs. J. II. Baker at the home of
Mrs. McMullin this afternoon.
The popular song now is an be
There" Everyone is singing it. or
course it means at the eocial and hop.
W. h. C. stands for Womans Relief
Corps, but it means ave Represent
Charity" Attend their social and hop.
The last but really the best ball of
the season, Ladies Society. b, of L. F.
Friday May 26
j. r. Watson has secured position
with the W. r. White Hardware COM
pany.
All the railway boys will go from a
sense of duty, if nothing else, to the ball
of the Ladies Society B. of L. F.
L. A. Trowbridge and Mrs. M. L.
Trow bridge of Chicago are Brunswick
guests.
The Ladies' Society, B. Of L. F. ball,
is benefit ball. Don't miss it, Friday
May 26.
A L. Fell .ws OF the United States
Geodetic Survey, was Brunswick guest
yesterday.
J. NJ. and May V. emon registering
from st Louis, Michigan, were in the
city yesterday.
Everybody's mind is on the ball Of the
Ladies Society b. Of l.. F. 1t occurs
Friday May 26.
Charles Boettcher of Denver, secre-
tary and treasurer of the Colorado Sug-
ar Manutactu ing company was an ar
| rival in 10 tv thic tba
west.
There will be the regular morning and
evening services at the Cong tional
church next Sunday. Rev. W. G.
Merrill of Silverton will preach
George Deverr lux of Colorado Springs
a relative of Lieutenant Horace Dever-
eux, OF Roosevelts Rough Riders, was in
the city yesterday.
Trowbridge, Mcdonald & Nivers Co.,
Of Chicago have their representative, L.
A. Trowbridge here to bid on the school
bonds Of District No 1.
The Lords supper will be adm mister
ed on Sabbath morning at the Presby-
terian church. There will also be pub
lie reception Of members and installation
OF elders. In the evening Mr.. Ward
will speak on "Savonarola" the first of a
short series on Christian biography.
Little Walter Bonnell, who resides on
Sixth street, north Of Main, while stand
ing looking at the monkey Pete. the
property of the Grand Junction Liquor
company, whose quarters are in barn
on Sixth street directly opposite the
court house facing on the alley was yes
terday pushed in front Of Pete by an
other boy and severely bitten on the
left wrist Blood was drawn, but the
little fellow pounded the monkey vigor
ously and released himself, pretty bad
ly frightened, although standing the at
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-13
PREDICTION TRUE
The SentineI'S Promise True
The Long-Looked-F0r
Hotel Building In
Sight
PROSPERITY PUSHES

Capital of Eastern Investors ,Oill
Build the Hotel-Hon. John
r. Shafroth Helping Push
the Matter ForDard-Archi-
tects No,o IN the City Preparing
Plans-No,u Ho,pl Ye HoUlers
The daily sentinel., 1899-05-13

What you want-When you borrow
money you should be careful how
you go about it. II you come to US
we will give you what you need able
and the charge will be reasonable
and right. OF course We must have
surety for our client and must have
interest for the loan, but we con-
duct the matter clearly and satis-
factorily and you'll be pleased with
the transaction from start to finish.
Even. the repayment will be pleas.
urc by our plan
1ElAPlA1N l.
CROSBY
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-10-27
n .sew Ruskin Story.

characteristic new Ruskin story. the accuracy of which ie vouched for by the Bookman. is as follows: 4 cer- tain person in this country sent a friend of his in England an American edition of Ruskln's works. They were seized by the customs authorities, of coorse, and were in peril of confsca- ton, when the cons1gnee learned that f he could procure a letter from Mir Ruskin allowing she books to pass into. England the customs would re- lease them. Accordingly a letter of request was sent to MT. Ruskin, who reryed promptly and with character tstie Ferve as follows: Sir: do not see that your friends desire to give you a present ct ny expense is any apology for your intrusion upon me. Yours, etc., John Ruskin." The books came back to America, but in spite of very tempting offers the recipient Of MT. Ruskin's curt reply refuses to part With the autograph