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NO UPRISING IN CUBA.
Agitators Are Being Closely watched
by the Authorities.

Agitators Are Being Closely Watched
by the Authorities.
Havana, Dec. 2.-La Lucha, in an
editorial on the situation in Cuba,
says:
There will be neither revolt nor in.
surrection. Matters are in a grave
condition, but not alarmingly 80. The
judicious behavior of all persons of in
fluence will prevent violent or sensa'
tional developments. There has been
no outbreak OF armed men in any part
of the island, and as q matter Of fact
the people in the rural districts intend
TO squelch any attempt at rising.
"The farmers who had to be forced
10 fight Spain are now beginning to re-
cover from the effects of that struggle.
They know that the Americans are de-
termined to maintain the peace, and
they know also that the American au.
thorities are kept fully informed OF
every step taken by men who are Civ
ing percentage of their salaries to buy
arms. The other imbeciles-the agita'
tors and office-holders, who are using
the money they receive from the
United States to further plans which
they must know are doomed to fall
are also marked men. The American
government has in Cuba an unap
proachable spy service, largely com
posed Of Cubans themselves"
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ANXIETY OF BRITISH.
News From South Africa Is
Far From Cheering.
CAPE DUTCH JOINING THE BoERs
The Farmers Talk identity of n Tri-
umphaI March on Cape Town.
Proclamation Destroyed.

London, Dec. 5.-The week opened
without word OF news such as the
British public is so anxiously awaiting.
With larger army in the field than
the country ever before modified, it
can only be said that the loss of $500
men, entailed before the enemy's bord-
ers have been crossed, is a serious mat
ter and, while there is no feeling of
dependency as to eventual results of
the war, it is regretfully admitted on
all sides that the strength of the Boer
resistance has been woefully UNDER
rated.
1t is now seen that the attempt to
hold useless position at Mafeking
was serious tactical mistake. as was
also the endeavor to keep the large
civil population in Kimberley.
Perhaps the brightest spot for Eng
lish readers today is the announcement
that President Mckinley has designated
the son of Secretary Hay to succeed
Mr.. Macrum in Pretoria. The Daily
Telegraph says:
This appointment is q graceful
concession ON the part Of the United
States government to British feeling.
Our countrymen's interests will be safe
In the hands of the new consul" !"
South African news is now six days
in arrears. The censorship does not
yet permit details of the Modder river
battle to be transmitted. Some vague
statements have been published in Cape
Town papers, and according to these
Beers numbered 5000 men, and were
entrenched on both banks of the
stream, although mostly on the north
ern bank. The British, according to
these accounts, drove the enemy across
the river, compelled them to retreat
and established themselves on both
banks. These details, however, are
too meager to enable an accurate idea
Of the engagement TO be formed.
A dispatch has reached London an
nouncing that Lord Methuen is again
in the field, and it is also said that
Count Gretchen, who was wounded in
the fighting at Modder river, was
| struck in the neck by bullet.
Serious news comes from the north
ern sections OF Cape Colony. The
whole border district between Coles.
burg and Burgerdorp has declared fol
the Beers. In Venterstad alone more
than 1000 have joined the rebellion.
The farmers have formed q command
eering committee, and talk confidently
of a triumphal march on Cape Town
General Buffers proclamation has beer
torn down and tramped on, and the 10y
alists are hidden to hurry to Cape Towr
TO prepare coffee for the rebels.
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How the KhaIIra Died.

Cairo, Dec. 4.-Officers from the
Soudan who have arrived here say that
when General Wingate's force overlook
the khalifa, the latter tried TO outfank
the Anglo Egyptians, but failed. See
ing his position was hopeless, the kha-
lifa babe his emirs stay with him and
die. He then spread sheepskin on
the ground and sat down on it, with
the emirs on each side of him. The
khalifa was found shot in the head,
heart, arms and legs, and the emirs
were lying dead beside him. The
members OF his bodyguard were all
dead in front of them. General Win.
gates force swept over them without
recognizing the khalifa and his emirs,
but they were identified later. The
khalifa is described as of medium
height, strong and stout, OF light
brown, color and wearing long gray
beard.
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May Help Consumptives.

Chicago, Dec. 5.-A new serum,
which it is claimed will show the pres
ence OF tuberculosis long before it would
be possible to detect it by the micro
scope, the X-ray or other methods now
in use, has been invented by DIR. A. j.
Jenkins. Of this city. He does not
claim to have discovered new cure,
but that the use of the serum aids COM
petent physicians to detect the presence
of the disease in its earliest stages, and
in time to effect cure by good santa
tion and plenty of outdoor exercise. 1t
makes it possible to discover whether
or not case is true consumption, no
matter how early or light the attack.
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L,cHTsHiP ON THE BEACH.
Almost High and Dry-vcssei Not at All
Injured.


Injured.
Astoria, Or, Dec. Captain Bah
bidge, of the steamer Miller, which ar.
rived from Fort Candy this evening, re.
ports that the hghtship was driven sew
eral hundred feet further upon the
beach during the night, and now lies
almost high and dry at low tide. She
is broadside on between the ledges OF
rocks. her bow pointing toward Nc
Kenzie head, and from her sheltered
position it is not thought she will be
broken up.
Today some members OF the life sav.
ling crew waded out the vessel and
went aboard to take of their lines. A
thorough examination showed that the
ship was perfectly dry, and was unin'
jured. except that her rudder was gone,
The crew Is still at the Fort Candy
hospital. and all are In good health
with the exception Of Seaman Antoine
Enberg, who was thrown against the
wheel yesterday and had two ribs on
his left side fractured. Owing to the
heavy gale raging today, no attempt
was made by any OF the tugs to reach
the stranded ship.
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wrecked hx a Breaker.

Eureka, Cal, Dec. 4.-The steamer
Weeott lies total wreck on the south
jetty of Humboldt bay, having struck
the rocks there, and of the "a souls on
board all are safe but two. One pas
senger, Mrs. Carmichael, resident OF
Felndale, this county, and Gus Nelson,
a seaman of the steamer, lost their
lives. Mrs. Carmichael was the first
person the lifesaving crew tried to res.
cue. She was in the basket which was
on the lifeline run to the doomed yes
sci from the jetty. A big breaker
struck the basket as she was almost III
the arms of her rescuers, and she was
swept away. Her body was not re-
covered. Nelson was killed by falling
spar which struck him, breaking his
neck.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-12-07

Great Falls, Mont, Dec. 5.-A
fIeght coming in on the Niehart branch
OF the Montana Central railroad round
ed sharp curve one mile from this
city this evening and struck steer,
causing terrible pile-up of the engine
and IL cars. L. A. Daniels, eng gineer;
Patrick ], Riley, fireman, and Henry
A. Edmiston, head brakeman, were
crushed to death beneath the cab and
the wrecked cars, within five feet Of
each other. Daniels leaves family.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-12-07

Washington, Dec. Ain the first an
nual report OF Secretary Root, just
made public, frequent reference is
made to the report OF General Otis to
show the magnitude of the task set for
him in the Philippines with the inade-
quate forces at his command when the
outbreak came, and high tribute is
paid to the courage of the troops who,
u the face of great hardships, volun.
;arily consented to forego an imme.
iiate return to their homes upon the
expiration of their terms OF service.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-12-07

New York, Dec. 5.--A successful
test was made tonight OF the Pollak-
Virag system OF rapid automatic tele-
graphing between this city and Chi
cago. The dispatches were sent from.
the World Office, via Pittsburg and
Fort Wayne, to the Tribune OF Chi
cago. Joseph virag, ono Of the In
ventors, handled the New York key.
Although the wires we're not in perfect
working order, he managed TO send
four messages at the rate Of about 200
words minute. 4
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OTIS Report Of Operations.

Washington, Dec. 4.-General Otis
advices to the war department show
that the advance into the interior is be-
ing vigorously pushed, and the Ameri-
can troops continue to drive back and
disperse the scattered bands encoun-
tered. He states that Captain War
wick, OF the Eighteenth infantry, was
killed in an engagement at PaAi, lilo lilo
province. November 27.
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CAPTURE or CoNoN.
Lieutenant Monroe Worked n Bluff on
the Filipino.

the Filipino.
Manila, Dec. 5.-The capture by
Lieutenant Monroe and so men of the
Fourth cavalry OF the Filipino general,
Conon, with 800 men and officers, with
rifles, several American and 10 Span
ish prisoners, at Bayombong, in the
province of Nueva Vizcaya, was sue
cessful bluff. Monroe tapped the rebel
wire, telegraphed to Conon that he was
advancing with a large force, and de-
manded his surrender. Afetr negotia-
tions, Conon consented to capitulate to
the superior" force, whereupon Mon
roe telegraphed that he would enter
the town with q small guard and re-
ceive the garrison's surrender. He
captured the whole Filipino force, and
secured their arms, the rebels suppos-
ing Monroe had an army behind him,
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THE GILMORE PARTY.
first Authentic Account of Their Ex-
perieBces.

perieBces.
Manila, Dec. 2.--When the landing
party OF the United States battleship
Oregon, under Lieutenant Commander
McCracken, took the town Of Vigan,
province OF South Ilocos, last Sunday,
they found there an escaped prisoner,
A. L. sonnenshein, who furnished the
first authentic account OF the exper-
ience of Lieutenant, J. q. Gilmore, OF
the United States gunboat Yorktown.
who, with party Of the Yorktown,
was captured by the insurgents near
Baler, on the east coast OF Luzon, last
April, while making an examination of
the mouth OF the river in an armed
boat.
Mr.. Sonnenshein was imprisoned at
ARABIA for long time with Lieutenant
Gilmore and seven sailors, but con-
triyed to escape, carrying concealed
note, written in naval cipher, dated
Abra, November 10, addressed TO Amy
naval officer" and saying: "You may
have perfect confidence in anything the
bearer says" The note was signed
"Gilmore."
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THE TAGALS GAVE UP
Filipino Force at Bayombong
Surrendered to Monore.
GARRISON OF EIGHT HUNDRED
Laid Down Their Arms and Released
Their Prisoners, Among Whom
Were Several Americans.

Manila, Dec. 4.-General Conon sur
rendered 800 officers and men with
rifles, several Americans and 70 Span
ish prisoners and the garrison at Bay
ombong, province of Nueva Viscaya,
to Lieutenant Monroe, with 30 men OF
the Fourth cavalry.
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Advance in Wages,

Fall River, Mass, Dec. 4.-All cot
ton manufacturers in this city repre-
sented in the Fall River Association
decided today to grant an advance OF
10 per cent in wages beginning Decem-
Der IL. About a,sO0 hands will be
benefited.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-12-07

Elgin, ILL.,, Dec. 4.-The Elgin Ma
tional Watch Company today surprised
Its 2, 400 employees by giving notice OF a
restoration of the wage scale OF 1899,
the advance being unsolicited,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-12-07

Chicago, Dec. 4.-The News says to-
day: A 5000, 900, 900 trust is in con-
temptation. There is every prospect
that the American Sugar Refining Com
pany, and all so-called independent
sugar refineries, will be consolidated.
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sonnenshein,s Story.


According to Mr.. Sonnenshein, when
Lieutenant Gilmore's launch entered
the river from Baler harbor, under
cover OF Ensign w. II. Standley's gun,
the landing was received with three
volleys. Two OF the Americans were
killed and two mortally wounded.
Every man was hit, Lieutenant Gill
more receiving flesh wound in the leg
and both his feet stuck fast in the mud.
II was a choice between surrender and
being slaughtered.
Lieutenant Gilmore asked the terms
OF release. The insurgents proposed
that the should procure the delivery to
them OF the arms and munitions OF the
Spanish garrisons, undertaking, If this
were accomplished, to send the Span
iards and Americans to the Yorktown.
A sailor Of Lieutenant Gilmore's
party carried this proposition to the
garrison. The Spanish commandant
relpied that 1t was an insult to Spanish
arms, and expelled the sailor. Span
ish soldier firing on him as he went.
The Americans were then bound
hand and foot and taken 10 San Isidro,
when General Luna ordered their exc
cution. They were marched to the
plaza, and in the presence of a great
crowd were aligned to be executed.
Lieutenant Gilmore said: "As an
American officer and gentleman, l pro-
test against being shot with my hands
tied"
Aguinaldo interiered and prevented
the execution.
When General Lawton approached
San Isidro last June the Americans
were removed to Abra. where they wert
kept confined in cells for two months
Subsequently they were allowed greater
liberty, but the report that Lieutenant
Gilmore was given house and servant
is untrue. He had the same quarterI
as the men, and the Americans wer'
given the same allowance as the Span
ish prisoners--fve cents q day will
which TO buy rice and bananas, virtu
ally the anly rations.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-12-07

Cincinnati, Dec. 5.--There is a
movement ON this side Of the river as
we'll as in Kentucky, to present the
name OF Governor Bradley for the nom
ination for vice-president on the next
ticket with Mckinley.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-12-07

New York, Dec. 2.-Persons who are
accustomed to buying cocaine have
been forced TO pay much more for 1t re-
Gently than the normal price. The
drug has risen from $2.50 an ounce to
so. 20 an ounce in the last few months.
This Is caused by the revolution in
Peru. That South American republic
raises practically all the raw cocaine
that the world consumes.
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wood win Return to Cuba.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Genersl Leon
ard Wood will return to Cuba next
week. He says he expects to remain
in the line OF the army as long as he
lives and is permitted to remain.
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secretary Hitch cocks Annual Report.


Washington, Dec. 4.-The annual
report of Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock, made public tonight, while
summing up the work in all the bu-
reaus, is of special interest by reason
OF its statements regarding pension
policies.
At the close Of the fiscal year there
were 991, $40 pensioners, decrease of
2,l95 during the year. The average
annual value of all pensions was
$l32.74. The Spanish war probably
will increase the pension roll in the
coming fiscal year. The secretary
concurs in the recommendations pro-
viding that no pension be granted to
commence prior to the date of filing
the claim,
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A Cure For Leprosy.

Honolulu, Nov. 25, via Victoria, B.
c., Dec. 4.-Experiments are to be
made here with remedy for leprosy,
which is said on reliable authority to
have actually accomplished cures. The
cure is venezeula shrub, of which
samples were forwarded here by Sur.
geon. General Wyman, of the United
States. The shrubs are growing here
under the care of DIR. Carmichael, OF
the United tSstes marine hospital SER
vice, who was asked by the department
at Washington to make experiments
with them. The shrub credited with
the power of eradicating the malady,
hitherto found to be incurable, is known
in Venezuela as tantua.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1899-12-07

Mrs. Mckinley has made over 1000
pairs Of knit slippers for charitable in
stitutions.
Former Senator Davis, OF West Vir-
ginia, Is to present the state with an
orphan asylum.
Hiram Cronk, of Ogdensburg, N. r.,
is 90 years old and the last survivor of
the Mexican war.
Harry J. Macdonald, who died In
New York recently, was the son of a
native African king.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31

be used as headquarters on the day of the
reception to the Firty-frst Iowa,
G. A. Summit was appointed a special
policeman without expense to the city. He
will act at the Rock Islands new passen-
ger depot.
The Chicago & Northwestern Railway COM
pany filed its acceptance of the ordinance
providing for the change OF the Mynster
Springs road.
Smith Saunders In n communication TO
the council asked whether the planking
torn from a sidewalk being reaid with
brick belonged to the contractor or the
property owner who paid for 1t. The coun-
Gil decided that it was the property of the
person who had paid for the sidewalk and
not the contractor, and the city clerk was
instructed to notify Saunders to that effect.
Alderman Christensen. chairman OF the
committee on police and health, introduced
the following resolutions, which were unani-
mously adopted;
whereas Two of the officers of the police
force of this city Sam Albro and Harry
to the city and county at the hazard OF
their lives and have captured criminal
and desperado;
Resolved, That we, the city council OF
Council Bluffs, tender our sincere thanks
for their service and bravery shown IN
Resolved, That we recommend that the
cc--sss of Pottawattamie give them theti
due share of the reward offered for the
capture of the above criminal.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31

Bradley Of the same place we're identified
yesterday by J. p. Moore OF Brown county,
Kan, as being his property. Moore also
Identified Williams as a man who two weeks
ago stopped at his place and ate dinner. The
next day tho team ami buggy were stolen.
Moore lives about eight miles from the town
of Powhaan, Kan, He was accompanied
here by Sheriff Simon Fraser OF Brown
county, Kansas. A reward of $3.50 was offered
for the recovery OF the team and arrest and
conviction OF the thief. Officers Albro and
James. who captured Williams. will claim
this reward along with the others. The
team and buggy is now in possession of CHIEF
Bixby under orders Of Judge Aylesworth.
When seen yesterday afternoon after he
had been taken back to the county jail, Will
llams said he hoped to be able within thirty
days to give each bond. He said he thought
the court would fx 1t at about $1,000, but was
much surprised when told 1t would probably
be nearer $4,000. He said he had consid-
cradle stock scattered over the country which
he expected his friends would sell for him
and thus raise the money for his bond. He
said he would never go to the penitentiary
and that before they could get him in court
room they would have to carry him there.
II would much prefer being dead to being
sent to the penitentiary," he said, and from
his conversation It was inferred that he had
hopes Of making his escape with the as
sietance OF friends. He denies having shot
Moss Intentionally and claims he fred only
to frighten him. He says he thought Moss
was making for the next tent where he (Wil-
liams) knew a revolver was, and he claime
he shot through the edge Of the tent simply
to scare Moss from going into that tent.
Although Williams has only been out oi
the pententiary since January 81 last, he hat
handled" as he admits, since that time up
wards Of 100 head Of horses and mules. The
local authorities feel sure that Williams |!
the ringleader OF well-organzed gang o
horsethieves and that his friends will do al
In their power to get him out Of this scrape
A close watch will in consequence be KEEP
on him
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
DEATH RECURD.
Pioneer sugar Refiner.

NEW YORK, Oct. 30.-Dwight Townsend
died suddenly last night at his home in this
city, aged 73 years. Nearly forty years ago
he founded, with Frederick G. Havemeyer,
the famous sugar refining firm Of Have
meyer, Townsend & Co.. now Havemeyer &
Elder. In 1865 he was elected as demo-
crat from the First congressional district Of
this city to the Thirty ninth congress. He
was made member of the ways and means
committee, although he was the youngest
member of the house. He was elected again
to the Forty third congress from the same
district. Mr.. Townsend went again into busi-
ness as president of the GreerTurner Sugar
Refining company. This house with thirteen
others failed in 1876, owing to the prelimin-
ary formation Of the sugar trust and as a
result Mr.. Townsend lost all his fortune.
In the early sos Mr.. Townsend once
more resumed An active business life 40
president Of the United Lines Telegraph
company and was associated with John w.
Mackay and Colonel Robert q. Ingersoll In
the formation Of the Postal Telegraph COM
pany.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
WILLIAMS TAKEN INTO COURT.
His Preliminary Hearing Is POST
pOned Until Saturday Afternoon.

His Preliminary Hearing Is POST
pOned Until Saturday Afternoon.
Williams, the desperate and horsethief.
was taken from the county Jail yesterday to
the police court for the purpose OF having
his preliminary hearing on the charge OF
attempting to murder Constable Hardin
Moss Of Loveland. He was conveyed to the
police court in the patrol wagon. and al
though Williams is unable to walk without
the assistance OF crutch, the officers deemed
it advisable to handcuf him. The court
room was crowded. but Williams attorney
said his client was not ready for his pre-
liminary hearing and 1t was continued to
next Saturday afternoon.
Two informations have been filed against
Williams, one charging with assaulting
with attempt to murder Constable Noes and
the other charging him with the theft Of q
team OF black mares, buggy and harness
from "John Doe OF Powhatan, Kan, and
after stealing them bringing them into Pot
tawattamie county"
The first Information Is sworn to by Sheriff
Morgan and the second by Chief OF Police
Bixby. In the first information Williams
! Is styled A. j. Gregg and In the second his
name is given as George Williams. alias A.
! j. Gregg, alias j. A. Gregory. After he had
read the informatons to him Judge Ayles-
| worth asked Williams II he was charged
under his right name On the advice oi
his attorney Williams refused TO answer
| The court then asked him what his name wa,
and again Williams declined to answer.
"Do you prefer not to answer?" asked the
court, and Williams nodded his head. Judge
Aylesworth then asked him, What Is youl
business?" and the same pantomine was re
peated Where do you reside?" was tn,
courts next query, and again Williams
nodded his head when the court asked hin
IL he preferred not to answer. Then as
final effort to induce the man to speak thu
court asked him what nationality he was
American or some other Once more vii
) liams decliued to answer. and the court com
mitted him to the care and custody Of tn
city marshal, who forthwith took him bacl
to the county jail.
Williams was identified yesterday by Mrs
Henry Plummer Of Dumfrles. this county, a
being a man who, under the name Of Bill
Adams, worked for her about one month an
then suddenly disappeared. The day afte
he left s75 was found missing from trun
in the house.
The team Of black mares which William
sold to E. S. Bond OF Loveland and tn
buggy and harness which he sold to Williar