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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-02
The Lieutenant Rcbuied.

Admiral Dewey, addressing the German
lieutenant, said:
DO you appreciate what you have done?
Do You know that such rash act on
your part is against all the rules Of war
and might even have been the cause of a
serious trouble between your country and
mine? Suppose that shot had killed you
and sunk your launch? The effect might
have been to have brought misunder-
standing and a conflict. 1t would have been
very easy for Spanish boat meaning Us
harm to have put up a German flag and
sunk the Olympia if We did not stop it in
time. There is no excuse for such careless
ness. You should understand the rules of
war in a matter of this kind Please pre-
sent my compliments to your admiral and
ask him to direct his officers to be more
careful in the future"
There was some more of this conVerSa-
ton and then the admiral, growing more
earnest, his voice taking a higher pitch,
said:
IF the German government has decided
to make war the United States and has
so informed your admiral, it is his duty to
let me know. But, whether he intends to
fight or not, / am ready
The German officer made some apologies
and fastened away, remarking to one of
the officers of the Olympia. "Men Gott!
Mein Colt. What is the matter with your
admiral tOday?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-02

Meanwhile al sorts OF questions arose re-
Quirtng knowledge Of international law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-02

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21
Blankets

Good Warm Blankets are necessity.
This fact does not make our prices
any higher. We want to close out
this line completely. Have some bar
gains that may interest you.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21

1t has been reported that an effort
may be made at the coming session
of the General Assembly to unseat
Senator David Ellsworth Dick, of
Allegany county, on the ground that
he has violated the state consstitu-
tion in holding at the same time the
office of State Senator another office
under the state government.
Senator Dick said Monday that he
had heard the report, and that it was
in circulation several months ago, but
that he had paid no attention to it,
and did not propose to do so until an
effort was actually made to unseat
him. He did not believe that any
such action would be taken, but if
it is he claims to be amply prepared
to meet IT,. ......
Mr.. lei7I1rsca y Wadg the ch!es az
the bureau, says that Senator Dick is
not an officeholder, except as Senator
within the meaning of the constitu-
tion, and that the talk of unseating
him is ridiculous. 1t is limited that
the report emanates from people in
Allegany antagonistic to the Senator
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Miscellaneous

Mems, Boys and Misses Leggings-
going fast-if you want a pair call
quick. Mems Half -soles for 10c. Stove
Pokers, 5 and 10c. Lamps, decorated
and nickel-plated. Big variety to
select from.
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Raisins, Currants, etc.

The fruit cake season is now at hand.
1t ought to have been baked a week
on ten days ago, but better late than
never. Everything that goes into
their makeup. CANDIES and NUTS
in lsrge assortments.
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To say that a man elbows his own
horn is an expressive way of assert
ing that he resorts to self-praise, self
recommendation or the energetic
employment of successful method of
self-advancementFin private or bust
ness affairs. Blowing the horn is
indispensable and commendable in
business. Even the Pied Piper of
Hamlin could not have won immortal
fame had he not known how to tilt
to advantage. Newspaper advertise
ments are the notes that draw pat
rons to business houses.
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A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.


Twenty-Five Years Constant Use without
a Failure.
The first indication of Group is
hoarseness, and in a child subject to
that disease it may be taken as a
sure sign of the approach of an at
tack. Following this hoarseness is a
peculiar rough cough. If Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is given as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even
after the croupv cough appears, it
will prevent the attack. 1t is used in
many thousands of homes in this
broad land and never disappoints the
anxious mothers. We have yet to
learn of a single instance in which it
has not proved effectual. No other
preparation can show such a record
twenty-five years constant use with
out failure. For sale by Oakland
Pharmacy, Oakland, and DR.. j. w.
Laughlin, Deer Park.
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SANTA CLAUS is COMING.

Get ready, now, for Santa Claus
Is svmewhere close about;
| saw his deer tracks in the snow
And think heard him shout.
So look out, little girls and boys.
He's got his sleigh chock full of toys
But O, he's awful sly.
tie has two cunning little deer,
Hitched by two silver chains
Fast to his pretty pearly sleigh.
And guides with golden reins.
Hen drive up to your chimney top
And 90 right in and never stop
But o. he's awful sly.
SO, if you want hobby horse,
Or something very nice,
Just slip to bed quite easy
And lay as still as mice.
For Santa lows good girls and boys,
And brings them candy, nuts and toys
But mind-you must be good.
S. f. FLOWERS.
Mt. LAKE PARK, Dec. II, 1899
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NUMBER Al.


The Commissioner of Internal Reve-
nue. has issued a circular amending
regulations as to cancellation of docu-
mentary and proprietary stamps, pro-
viding that "in all cases where docu-
mentary stamps of the denomination
of ten cents or any larger denomina-
tlon shall be used for any tax i'm
posedby the act of June 13, 1898, the
person using or affixing the same
shall, in addition to writing or stamp
lag thereon, with ink, the initials of
his name and the date when affixed,
mutilate said stamp by cutting three
parallel incisions lengthwise through
the stamp, beginning not more than
one-fourth of an inch from one end
thereof and extending to within one
fourth of an inch of the other end.
Where such stamp is cancelled by cut
ting or perforating in any manner
authorized by existing regulations, as
s4tof said, y, G ~ if}ti,uf Atl rim }pro-
vided VIII '2f55 he ygbdis1d@ Th;1
provision took effect December Is.
Call for Your Letters
Miss Nellie Livingood, Miss Ida Up
pole, Miss Ethel Snappt, Mr.. Will
MOrel, Mr.. Moses Jandorf, Mr. Barney
Steiding.
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Clothing

Made right, bought right and will be
sold right. Suits that will suit. You
cannot afford to go out at the prices
we are selling Overcoats. A big selec-
tion to choose from.
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China

Fine China and Glassware has always
been speciality at Little's. Wen bet
dollar your wife needs Dinner Set.
How about nice one for her for
Christmas present? English Porcelain
China Dinner and Chamber Sets in all
styles and patterns; Toilet, Tea, Din
ner, Water and Oatmeal Sets in de
sirable patterns. Glassware-no end
to it. Some zoe and 25c articles for 10
cents. You ought to investigate this.
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COMMISSIONERS Meeting

OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR GARRETT Co.
OAKLAND. Md. December IA, 1899.
The County Commissioners for Garrett
County will meet in their Office in Oakland on
january 2, 3 and 4, 1900,
to appoint road supervisors and constables.
BY order of the Board,
A. G.. ROSS, Clerk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-21
Trunks

At less than cost. Roomy articles
both inside and out-take up too much
room to carry over.
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Ladies' Shoes

Particular Shoes to please particular
people. The celebrated TAPPAN
Waterproof Shoe-noted for style and
durability. Also the popular HOOS-
Ter CHILD'S SCHOOL SHOE-wear
twice as long as ordinary ones.
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1t will soon be written 1900.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-23

Natal, the Beers have entered Zulu
land, a large column advancing towards
AtelOth.
The best opinions do not credit the
reports that the Beers are suing for
peace, or that they are likely to yield
at present, though they think the Beers
will probably retreat to their line OF
defense in the mountain passes of
Laings Mex and Drakenburg. where
they have blocked the passes with great
tOulders and masses of rock blown
upon either side and where, if they so
desire, they would be able to hold out
until the advance of Major General Sir
Re3vers Butler through the Orange
Free State would compel them to leave
the Natal side to meet the invasion
from the south.
The sensational rumors of the designs
of foreign powers inimical to British
interests meet with scant credence,
though it is admitted it is difficult to
explain the immense force on land
which Great Britain is now mObilizing.
In Vienna it is reported that the
British naval movements are due to a
France is about to acquire from Spain
Ceuta or some other naval station on
the African coast.
Elsewhere it is stated that the move
ments of the French Mediterranean
fleet in the neighborhOod of the Levant
where it could easily be Joined by the
Russian Black Sea fleet, via the straits
of the Dardanel1es, is occasioning sus-
Lady Randolph Churchill and Mrs.
Arthur Paget are organizing a fund
among American ladies in England with
the intention to completely equip a hos
pftal ship for service on the South At
rican coast at a cost of 5000 pounds.
Lady Curzon and Mrs. Bradley Martin
have been invited to join the commit
tee. The authorities in Australia are
much exercised at the reports that the
Imperial government has ordered can
ned meat in America, though the war
office had promised to conserve Aus
tralia's interest. Those in the best po-
sition to judge, however, predict that
the packers of the United States will
secure large orders, as the British col
onies are unable to supply 1.-THE.
KRUGER READY TO QUIT.
London, Oct 23.-A special dispatch
from Cape Town, dated Sunday, says
tAat advices received there from Pre-
toria report President Kruger as now
being in favor of an unconditional sur
render
1t is added that it is expected that
the executive council will meet on
Monday or Tuesday to discuss the ad-
visibility of such a STEP The report,
it is stated mere, must be accepted with
reserve.
BOERS LOST 300.
Glencoe Camp. Oct. 22.=(Delayed in
)-12:20 p. m.-The attack
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-23
AUDITOR COLE WRONG.
Secretary Barnes Allowed Pay For
Philadelphia Trip.

There was rejoicing in the state hor-
ticultural society today because the
state auditor had passed for payment
the voucher presented by Secretary
Barnes for expenses on a recent trip to
Philadelphia during the G. A. r. en-
campment to attend the annual meet
ing of the American PomoIogical soci-
ETY..
The auditor turned the voucher down
Immediately after the secretary's re-
turn, holding that the appropriation for
travelling expenses was available only
for trips in Kansas. The question was
referred to the attorney general who
holds that the law probably means that
the money is available for travelling eX-
penses of any kind whatsoever. Upon
the authority of this opinion Mr.. Cole
today passed favorably upon the vouch-
er.
The expenses amounted to a little
more than $40. The meeting which the
secretary of horticulture attended while
mourning this bill was for the study of
the science of fruits and the art of
fruit culture. 1t is partly a branch of
botany and partly a branch of garden
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-23
INSURRECTION.
A Revolt of Large Proportions
Has Broken Out
Against the Colombian Govern
ment In Panama.

Cartegena, Colombia, Oct. 23-News
just received here shows that an ex-
tensive revolution has broken out in
Panama. The insurgents have taken
river steamers and have armed them
and have burned railroad bridges. The
government is arming and dispatching
river steamers with troops. A govern
ment commissioner has arrived here.
GUNBOAT ASKED FOR.
Washington, Oct. pa cablegram
has been received to the effect that the
departments of Cundimamarca TOlima
and SAINT Ander are in inSurrectiOn, the
other city of Panama proper is as. yet
unaffected. The state department has
already called upon the navy depart
ment for gunbOat to proceed to Pana-
ma or some nearby port. The Marble
head is now on the west coast and if
she can be reached, it is probable that
she will be ordered to go at once to
Panama.
On the gulf side the Detroit is nearest,
being at Laguayra and if the condi-
tions in Venezuela are regarded as
warranting her withdrawal, she will be
sent across to Colon.
A dispatch received at the state de-
partment from United States Minister
Hart at Bogata, informs the state de-
partment that the government is in
formed that a force is coming over to
assist the revolutOnists. No Magda-
lena steamers are running.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-23
SKIRMISHINC.
Small Fights Take Place In Va
riOus Parts of LuzOn.
Sometimes Americans and
Sometimes Insurgents
ARE THE AGGRESSORS.
Captain Howard Picked Off by
SharpsbOOters
While on Board a Launch on
the Rio Grande.

Washington. Oct. 23.-The following
telegram confirming the report of the
death of Capt. Guy Howard was re-
ceived at the war department from
Gen. Otis today:
Manila. Oct. 2S.-Capt. Guy Howard,
assistant quartermaster- and quarter
master of volunteers. killed yesterday
near Arayat while on launch on the
Rio Grande by concealed insurgents.
His clerk, a civilian employe and ma
tive. wounded. Scouting detachment.
Thirty-sixth volunteers, encountered
insurgents southwest Santa Rita, scat
tering them, killing six, capturing eight
and ten rifles. No casualties. Gen
Lawton operating at San Isidro. The
forwarding of supplies to that point
continues attended with some difficulty
on account of lack of transportation
which will be supplied soon. Insurgents
southern Luzon attacked Calamba.
These were driven off. No casualties
This morning Kline, commanding at
Calamba, vigorously attacked inSur-
gent force concentrating on his front,
routed them from trenches and pursued
three miles. His casualties, one private
killed, one corporal and three privates
wounded. Enemy'S loss unknown.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-23

drive the British into the sea. They
have been beaten in detail by counter
strokes carefully considered and bril-
liantIy carried out in the face of the
courageous opposition which has done
much to increase British respect for the
burghers whose splendid valor and de-
termination, it is universally admitted
reached the highest level Fuller ac-
counts of Saturdays battle at Eland-
slaagte emphasized the splendid gal
lantry exhibited on both sides and the
superiority of the British in a pitched
battle, although the Beers fought with
the greatest tenacity to the last, only
yielding when further fighting was
hopeless.
An armored train with the men of the
Manchester regiment appeared on the
left at Ladysmith at daybreak Satur-
day in support of the Johannesburg
Imperial light horse and the Natal field
artillery, with the object of reOpening
communication with Elandslaagte. The
artillery took up a position above the
town and shelled the railway station,
from which the Beers ran out and the
British mounted infantry entering the
place, released the English prisoners.
The Beers, numbering some L. 800 men,
with three guns. occupied a command
ing position. They poured such a well
directed fire on the British and their
scouts were so active that the British
force steadily retired until reinforce
ments arrived when the mounted in
fantry was sent to drive the BOer
scouts from the ridge on the right A
large force of mixed cavalry, in the
meanwhile swept over the plain. and
up the hill on the right. The lancers
met with heavy fusillade while on the
left a British battery opened fire with
good effect. The British infantry who
had debarked from the railway train in
the interim advanced steadily over the
/ plain and up the rocky ridge previously
cleared by the cavalry. The Boer ar
| tiiIery dropped shrapnel into the ad-
| vancing columns but the British final
| ly siIenced the hill whence they over
1 looked the broad valley to three rocky
| hills forming the Beers position their
/ camp being in the center.
! On the left center the Beers had a
| battery of three large guns, the smaller
| hills were also strongly held. On the
| BOer right was the station in a valley
on the British left. The Iatter's cav
| airy was on both fanks and a battery
] on the rikht was busy throwing shrap-
mel at the Beers batteries.
! The British infantry formed for the
/ attack in extended order behind the
| brow of a hill. the Devenshires on the
| left with four companies of the Man
! chesters and some of the Gordons on
4 the right.
At about D. m. the infantry ad-
vanced through the valley as steadily
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-23

as on a field day. Half way down the
slope they met a terrific infantry and
artillery fire.
The men fell rapidly and the wounded
were carried to the rear. But in spite
of the steady work of the BOer guns
and the sharp shooters concealed be-
hind the rocks, the increasing fire OF
the advancing British infantry grad
ualIy gained the upper hand and the
Manchesters and GordonS. edging
towards the right, gained the top of the
ridge, thus outfanking the enemy's left
At O'Clock the bugles sounded the
charge and the British swept ahead
The Beers fought to the last, only at
tempting to escape when further nght-
ing was hopeless
pressing steadily up the left, were
strongly opposed at the Boer camp and
from the Ranking hills, but they carried
both at the charge with wild cheers and
By Z o'clock the British had gained
the position and cease fire" was
sounded.
Three 121k FOUNDER Nordenfelds We're
captured with quantities of ammuni-
tion. The Beers, dead and wounded
among the rocks, who were numerous,
We're attended to.
General French thanked the troops
on the field especially mentioning Col
onel Ian Hamilton's splendid handling
of the infantry.
The British bivouacked on the captured
position Saturday night. Some esti-
mates place the BOer losses at 500 men
but this is probably exaggerated.
Colonel ScOtt-C Chisholm, the only
British officer killed, was formerly at
tached to the Ninth Lancers. He serv-
ed with distinction in the Afghan war
and organized the present Imperial
light horse, a majority of whom are
refugees from the Rand.
According to advices from Durham,
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-23
FIGHT FOR CARTER.
Is Being Kept Up by His Attorneys-
Will Stay In the East

New York Oct. 23.-Gen. Burnett.
United States district attorney, and
Lieut.. Col. J. w. Cloud, judge advo-
cate of the department of the East,
appeared in the United States court
and handed up a formal order for the
remanding of eX-Capt. Oberlin NJ. Car
ter TO the custody of the military au-
thorities. Abram 7. Rose, counsel for
Carter, gave notice of his intention to
appeal the case to the United States
circuit court of appeals which viii con-
vene on Oct. 81 He submitted two sets
of papers, one in the nature of appeal
from the decision of Judge LacOmbe.
and the other a motion Tor a writ OF
error, stating that he had not definitely
decided what form of motion to follow.
He asked that the order remanding
Carter to the custody of the military
authorities direct that the prisoner
should not be removed from the juris-
diction of the court pending the argu-
ment on appeal. Col. Cloud said that he
was authorized to say that the mill
tary authorities did not contemplate
any removal of the prisoner pending
such appeal Carter viii therefore re-
main in custody on Governors Island.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-23
THIS is REFRESHING.
An Unusual Story Comes From the
Alaska Mining Region.

Washington Oct 23.-Captain Shoe
maker, chief of the revenue cutter SER
vice has received from Lieutenant Jar
Wis a brief report, dated st. Michaels,
A aska, September 80. on the recent
trip of the Revenue Cutter Bear. to
Point Barrow in the course of which
he says:
AT Cape Nome are some $500 people
with a possible addition of from 500 to
1000 from Yukon river points. I think
there will be ample accommodations
for all desiring to go out and also suf-
ficient provisions for those who remain.
There may be a lack of fuel. but ex-
cept in case of fire destroying the build
ings, do not anticipate any suffering.
Typhoid fever is prevalent. but the
coming cold weather is expected to
check it. Good order has been main
tanned. but there is a Iawiess element
that it is desired to get rid of before
the winter closes. and viii cooperate
with the military authorities and the
United States marshal to that end.
There is also a large number of sick
and INDECENT whom it will be necessary
to take away on the Bear to prevent
suffering. The Bear is enroute to Sitka." 8"
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-23

wounded and unwounded prisoners.
Among the former are General Jan
knock and Piet Joubert, nephew of
Commandant General Joubert.
Our goods train, with supplies for
Glencoe camp, and nine English pris-
oners were recovered. Our loss I re-
gret to say, was heavy. 1t is roughly
computed at $50 killed and wounded
The collection of the wounded over
a large area in the dark and the ar
rangements for. sending them in have
thus far occupied our time and atten-
tion. A full list will go to you later
Our wounded and those of the en-
emy are now arriving by trains. Be
Germans and prisoners of mixed ma
tionalities. The behavior of our troops
and Of the colonial forces was admir-
able.