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The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
ROBERTS IS NAMED
supERcEDEs GENERAL BuLLER II
s. COMMAND IN SOUTH AFRICA.

General Kitchener, sirdar of Egypt, sa-
lected Chief of staf-lsrltish War
Office Issues Orders for the Mobiliza-
tion of the Remaining Reserve. and
Eighteen Bat.alions O: Militia.
LONDON. Dec. 19.-The following
notice has been posted at the war Office:
"As the campaign in Natal. in the
opinion of her majesty's government, is
likely to require the presence and un-
divided attention of General Sir Redvers
Butler, it has been decided to send
Baron Roberts of Kandahar and Water
ford as commander-in-chief in South
Africa, with Lord Kitchener as chief of
staff"
"Black week." as last week is now
universally called, has evidently
aroused the government and the war
Office to full sense of their RESPONSE
bility and of the magnitude of the task
before them. The papers unanimously
applaud this awakening, despite the
fact that they recognize that the heroic
measures now decided upon SAVIOR
rather of weakness than of strength.
Rumor has it that the question of ex-
pense has really been at the bottom of
the half-hearted measures hitherto
adopted, and it is not unlikely that Sir
Michael Hicks-Beach, chancellor Of the
exchequer, and other members of the
cabinet will resign.
It was high time that something
very energetic was done. The British
losses in killed, wounded, prisoners and
missing throughout the campaign, now
reach the enormous total of Z, $50.
The tragic circumstances of the ap-
pointment of Lord Roberts almost
simultaneously with the announcement
of the death Of his promising son ex-
cites deepest public sympathy.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23

Going to bed to tumble and toss and
dream; to pursue in vain the phantom
sleep through long weary hours and rise
to a new day unrested and unrefreshed.
That is the way with many woman, who
is torinented by the aches and pains re-
sulting from female weakness, and other
diseases of the delicate organs of woman.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription was
made to cure just such cases and it does
what it was made for. 1t heals ulcera-
ton and inflammation, dries debilitating
drains, cures female weakness, strength
ems the body, soothes the nerves and
enriches the blood. It gives lasting
strength for the day and sound sleep
for the night.
uFor three years suffered continually" )" writes
Mrs. l.. j. Dennis, of S2S East College St, Jack:
sonvile. Ills ~ sought relief among the medical
profession and JoHnd none, until induced to try
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. When !
commenced taking this medicine I weighed
weigh one hundred and fftysix pounds-more
than ever weighed before. I was so bad
would lie from day to day and long for death to
come and relieve my suffering. had internal
Inflammation, disagreeable drain, bearing
down pains and such distress every month. But
now never have p3in-do all my own work
and am strong and healthy woman. Thanks
to your medicine"
Biliousness is banished by the use Of
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. J.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Mr.. HENDERSON'S LIST.
Chairmen and Northwestern Members
of Importnnt Com mttteea

Chairmen and Northwestern Members
Of Important Com mtttees.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1Y.-The follow
ing are the chairmen and Northwest
ern members of the more important
house committees as announced by the
speaker:
Ways and Means-Payne IN. W, Dol
liver (Ia. }, Tawney (Minn).
Appropriations-Can Qlls.), Bar
ney wis }, McCleary (Nlinn.).
Judiciary Ray (N. W, jenkins
(Wis.).
Banking and Currency-Brosiu (Pa. J.
Lane Qa.).
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hepburn Qa }, Fletcher (Minn.).
Coinage, Weights and Measures-South-
ard (O.), Miner (Wis.), Often wis },
Hedge Qa.).
Rivers and Harbors-Burton 20. }, Nor
ris (Alinn,), Davidson (Wis.).
Merchant Marine and Fisheries-Gros-
venor co., Miner Wis Stevens Mimi }.
Foreign Atfairs-Hitt (Ills.) }, Cousins
(1a.), Heatwolc (Minn.).
Military Affairs-Hull Ua.), Stevens
(Minn.), Esch (Wis).
Naval Affairs-Boutcllc (Me.C
Pacific Railroads-Powcrs (Vt), Hop
burn Qa.).
LaEor-Gardner IN. J.), McCleary
(Minn.).
Invalid Pensions-Sullowa, (N. H.),
Miner Owls. }, Hedge Ga.).
Reform in the Civil Scrvicc-Gillett
(Mass.) Lacey (Ia.).
Observation-Disclosures (O.), Campbell
(Mon.(
Census = Hopkins Qlls), Babcock
Owls. }, Hcatwolc (Minn.).
Postolfices and Post Roads - Loud
(Cal.), Mcpherson Qa.)
Public Lands - Lacey Qa.), Eddy
(Minn y Burke Is. d. }, Esch wis }.
Tcrritorics-Knox (Mass.), Fletcher
(Minn. }, Spalding IN. d. J, Laine (Ia.)
1nsular Atfairs-Coopor (Wis.), Hep
burn Qa), Tawney (Minn.), Babcock
(Wis.).
Railways and Canals-Chickering IN.
Y }, Davidson (Wis.)
Lcvees and Improvement of Mississippi
River Burtholdt (Mo.). Morris (Minn. },
jenkins (Wis.), Hedge Ua.).
District Of Observation-Disclosures Owls. },
Jenkins (Wis).
PrintinE-Heatwole Minn.).
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
THREE HOURS FIGHT.
Description of tho battle in Which Gen
aral LaWton Was Killel.

Description of the battle in Which Gen.
eral Lawton Was Killed.
MANILA, Dec. 2O.-General Lawton
left here Monday night, having re-
turned from his northern operations
Saturday, to lead an expedition through
Mariquina valley, which has been an
insurgent stronghold throughout the
war. General Gernino was supposed
to have there the largest organized
force north of Manila and General Otis
wished to garrison Mariquina.
The night was one of the worst of the
season, terrific rain prevailing. Ac-
companied by his staff and Troop l.,
Fourth cavalry, General Lawton set
out at 8 o'clock in advance of the main
force, consisting of the Eleventh cav
airy and one battalion each of the
Twentieth and Twenty-seventh in
fantry, which started from La Iona at
midnight. With small escort he led
the way through an almost painless
country, distance of 10 miles over
hills and through canebrake and deep
mud, the horses climbing the rocks and
sliding down the hills. Before day.
break the column had reached the head
of the valley. San Mateo was attacked
at o'clock and a
Three Hours Fight Ensued.
This resulted in but few casualties on
the American side. apart from the
death of General Lawton, but the at
tack was difficult because of the nat
ural defenses of the town.
General Lawton was walking along
the firing line within 300 yards of a
small sharpshooters' trench, conspicu-
GUS in the big white helmet he always
wole and light yellow rain coat. He
was also easily distinguishable because
Of his commanding stature. The sharp
shooters directed several close shots
which clipped the grass near by. His
staff officers called General Lawton's 8
attention to the danger he was in, but
he only laughed with his usual con-
tempt for bullets. Suddenly he ex-
claimed: 81 am shot," clenched mis-
hands in desperate effort to stand
erect and fell into the arms of staff
officer. Orderlies rushed across the
field for surgeons, who dashed up i'm
mediately, but
Their Efforts We're Useless.
The body was taken toa clulnp of
bushes and laid upon o stretcher, the
familiar whito helmet covering the
face of the dead general. Almost at
this moment the cheers of the Ameri-
can troops rushing into San Mateo were
mingling with the rifle volleys. After
the fight six stalwart cavalrymen
forded the river to the town carrying
the litter on their shoulders, the staff
preceding with the colors and cavalry
escort following.
The troops filed barehead through the
building where the body was laid and
many a tear fell from the eyes of men
who had long followed the intrepid
Lawton. The entire command was
stricken with grief as though each man
had suffered personal loss. Owing to
the condition of the country, which is
impossible so far as vehicles are con-
cerned, the remains could not be
brought to Manila during the day. Mrs.
Lawton and the children are living in a
government residence here formerly
occupied by Spanish general.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
TO MEET IN FEBRUARY.

Chairman Jones Issues q Call for the
National Democratic COMMITTEES.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Jones,
chairman Of the Democratic national
committee, has issued call for meet
ing of the committee to be held at the
Raleigh hotel in this city on the 22nd
of February next. The purpose of the
meeting IS to fix time and place for
holding the national Democratic con-
VentiOn next summer,
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
CURRENCY BILL PASSED.
Eight Democrats Voted With Republic
cans In TIA Favor,

oans in Tta Favor.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The currency
bill, which was debated all last week,
Eas passed during the day by the house
by vote of 1917 to $50. 1t had the
united support Of every Republican in
the house and of IL Democrats, Messrs.
Clayton, briggs, Fitzgerald, Levy, Sup
pert, Scudder, Underhill and Wilson of
New York, Aller of Pennsylvania,
Denny of Maryland and Thayer of
Massachusetts. All the other Demo-
Gratis voted against the measure or were
paired against it except Representative
Smith, governor.elect from Maryland,
Mr.. Sterlings of Alabama and General
Joseph Wheeler. When the speaker
announced the result the Republicans
cheered Justify.
After the vote the speaker rather un-
expectedly announced the committee
selections and the reading of the lists
was followed with intense earnestness
by the members whose opportunities
for distinction depend SO largely upon
their committee assignments.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
LEADING HIS MEN
GENERAL LAW1oN DIED AS HE Al
WAYS FOUGHT.

0mcsrs Warned II m of His Danger but
Ee Laughed at Their Fears and Re.
mniued on the Firing Line-BattIe
Continued Three Hours aud the Insur-
gents We're Driven From San Mateo.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-The war de-
partment has received the following of.
fetal confirmation from General Otis
of the killing of General Lawton near
San Mateo, Luzon:
General Lawton, engaged in driv-
ing insurgents from San Mateo, section
of country northeast of Manila, killed
instantly during battle. A great loss
to us and his country"
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
What Women Don't Know.

"One Of the mistakes of women"
said woman's lecturer the other day,
sis in loving too much. They can new
er make a mistake in loving, but they
ought to be careful In picking out the
man. They are rather apt to do it on
the grab bag principle. Another of the
mistakes of woman is not knowing
how to rest, and still another is not
knowing how to eat. What women
don't know about both has built 10000
hospitals. Consider the way Of man
and be wise. Women worry too much.
They are misers to jollity, and they
nearly always die leaving large ac-
count in the Bank of Merriment."
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
For over Fifty years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing. with perfect success. 1t soothcs the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoca. Is pleasant to the taste.
Sold by druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its
value is incalculable. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
A Literary Motto.

The denizeps of the forest were or
ganizing a literary club.
1--WE must make the porcupine presi-
dent" said Brer Wolf. 'His style is
full Of good points,"
"Permit me-" remarked Br'er Rabbit,
ito recommend a reptile friend of
mine. He can put up rattling tail."-
Catholic Standard and Times,
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
MEET IN PHILADELPHIA.

That City Selected for the National Re.
publican Convention.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18. The Repub-
lican national convention will be held
at Philadelphia on Tuesday, June ~,
next. The place and date were decided
upon by the national Republican COM
mittee during the day after friendly
contest for the honor of entertaining
the convention between the city Sc
lected, Chicago, New York and st.
Louis. The meeting of the committee
was held at the Arlington and was pre-
sided over by Senator Hanna, the chair
man of the cnnmiffaa
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23

the right ford and General Lyttleton
was to take the center and to support
either. EARLY in tho day I saw that
General Hart would not be able to
force passage and directed him to
withdraw. He had, however, attacked
with great gallantry AMI his leading
battalion, the Connaught Rangers. I
fear, suffered great deal. Colonel I.
G. Brooke was seriously wounded.
KtllyarL's Division Advances.
II then ordered General Hildyard to
advance, which he did, and his leading
regiment, the East Surrey, occupied
Colenso station and the houses near the
bridge. That moment heard that the
whole artillery had sent to support
the attack, the One Hundred and Sixty
fifth and One Hundred and Sixty-slxth
field batteries and six naval 12-pounder
quick firers under Colonel Long, had
advanced close to the river in Longs
desire to be within effective range. 1t
proved to be full of the enemy, who
suddenly opened CALLING fire at close
range, killing all their horses, and the
gunners were compelled to stand to
their guns. Some Of them took shelter
in donga and desperate efforts were
made to bring out the field guns. The
fire, however,. was too severe, and only
two were saved by Captain Schoheld
and some drivers whose names will
furnish. Another most gallant attack
with three teams, was made by an Of.
6cer, whose name will obtain.
British Compelled to Withdraw.
"Of the 1S horses 10 were killed and
as several drivers were wounded I
would not allow another attempt, as it
seemed they would be shell mark,
sacrificing life to a gallant attempt to
force the passage. Unsupported by ar
tillery l directed the troops to with
draw, which they did in good order.
Throughout the day u considerable
force Of the nemy was pressing ON my
right flank, but was kept back by
mounted III, under Lord Dundonald
and part of General Barton's brigade.
The day was intensely hot and most
trying on the troops, whose conduct
was most excellent. We have aban-
doned ten guns and lost by shell fire
one.
1.-The losses in General Harris brigade
are, fear, heavy, although the proper
tion of severely wounded, I hope, is not
large. The Fourteenth and Sixty-sixth
field batteries also suffered severe
losses. We have retired to our camp at
Chieveley"
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
BELLIGERENT RIGHTS.

Congressman sulaer Introd uces q Reso.
luton In the uouse.
WASHINGTON, Dec. l9. 9.-Representa-
tive Sulzor of New York has introduced
joint resolution declaring that state
of war exists in South Africa and ac-
cording belligerent rights to the Trans
vaal government.
The resolution also protests against
the barbarous manner in which tho
war has been conducted by Great
Britain,
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
euLLER's REPORT.
Story of the Reverse Told BY tho Britial
Com III auder.

Story of the Reverse Told by tho Britiah
Com ander.
LONDON, Dec. 11.-The following is
the text of General Buffers dispatch
announcing his reverse:
Il regret to report serious reverse.
/ moved in full strength from our camp
near Chieveley at a a. IN. There are
two fordable places in the Tugela river
and it was my intention TO force pas.
sage through at one of them. They arc
about two miles apart.
"My intention was to force one or the
other with one brigade, supported by a
central brigade. General Hart was to
attack the left ford, General Hildyard
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Chicago Union Stock Yards.
Chicago Grain and Provision.

OHIV1fUO. OcC. %.
CLOSING PRICES.
WHEAT-December, 66Nc; May, 7oN
@7uHc; July. 70Hc.
CORN-December, 39N@3O%c; Jan.
uary, s0%0JOAc: May, 32A@32Nc; July,
33Hc
OATS-December, 22Lc May, 24hc.
PORK-December, $50; January
500 May, lO2,
FLAX-Cash Northwestern, 81 4s1<;
Southwestern, fL47H; December tl.48;
May, S143H.
POULTRY-Dressed turkeys, 100;
chickens 6N@7
BUTTER-Creameries l7(025o; dairy,
l6@:2c.
EGGS-Fresh, 200
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
BULLER's LOSS HEAVY.
List of Casualties Foots Up Over
Thousand.

List of Casualties Foots Up Over q
Thousand.
LoNDo;;, Dec. 18.-General Butler re-
ports to the war Office that his losses in
the recent engagement We're: Killed.
80; wounded. 667; missing, 34s, a total
of 1,097. The officers killed are:
Field Artillery-Captain A. H. Goldie
and Lieutenant G.. B. Schrieber.
Dublin Fusileers-Captain "A. H.
Bacon and Lieutenant r. G. B. Henry.
Inniskilling Fusileers-Major J. F.
W. Charley and Captain Frank G.
LOTUS.
Medical Corps-Captain MI. Hughes.
ThorneycrofLs Mounted Infantry
Lieutenant G. M. Jenkins.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Targo's Flax Convention,

TIL, national convention of the Flax,
Hemp and Ramie association was held
at Fargo last week and was largely at
tended. Many interesting papers we're
read and tho following officers elected:
President, H. U. Thomas, Bismarck,
N. D.; first vice president, J. A. John
son, Fargo; secretary and treasurer,
Mrs. Henrietta E. Olberg, Albert Lea,
MINI.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23

The Northern Pacific railroad has
under consideration the question of ex-
tensive railroad building in North Da-
kota, with tho probability that next
spring work will be commenced on at
least one, and probably three, prospec.
tive extensions. All will, at any rate,
be built within two or three years.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
SENATE FINANCIAL BILL.

Debate on the Measure VIII Begin After
the Holiday Recess.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 20.--Discussion in
the senate of the financial measure
drafted by the majority of the commit
tee on financial affairs will begin on
Thursday, Jan. 4, the day after the
holiday recess. This announcement
was made in the senate during the day
by MIR. Aldrlch (R. ~. chairman of the
financial affairs committee. Mr.. AL
drich declared his purpose to press the
measure to passage as soon as pos.
sible.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Volunteering for Service.

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-Ninety per cent of
the members of the Honorable Artillery
company of london have volunteered
for service in South Africa Two-thirds
of the Inns If Court volunteers, COM
posed of barristers and solicitors, have
likewise rendered their services.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Nearly All Bought Up.

There was spirited competition at the
tax sale at Valley City and at tho end
there was less than '$25 outstanding
against farm lands. The sale brought
in $5,072.91 and is one Of the smallest
sales in the history of the county.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23

Call at the Messersmith building and
see the snaps in second hand carpets,
notions and tinwarc, also BEDS wooden,
iron and folding, sideboards, dressers,
commodes and many other articles too
numerous to mention.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
LATE MARKET REPORT.
Duluth Grain.

Duluth Grain.
DuLUTH, Dco 20.
WHEAT-Cash, No hard, 655sc: No
Northern 64ssc; No. 2 Northern 62Lsc:
No. 3, 5Sc. To Arrive-No. / hard
65Hc; No. Northern, 64Ic; December,
647sc May. 6o5sc; July, 6sMc.
FLAX-To arrive, .l.40: December;
$l.A2; May, $1.42I
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23

A woman with pale ears can be safe
ly set down as one whose heart is hard
to reach, while she whose ears are pink
along the curled rims and downy lobes
is a creature Of sympathetic and re-
sponsive temperament
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23

Friends? l should say so. Never
suspected that had SO many. Have
to let them in one door and out the
other. Best lot of fellows you ever
saw. Give 'em big stag party to-
night"
Then the misguided youth sat down
and drew check against the gener-
GUS legacy he had received within the
month and resented an insinuation
that his finish was visible.-petroit
Free Press
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Catholic Ho,pIta, for Faro.

Plans have been submitted for re,
modelling the house formerly occupied
by Bishop Stanley for Catholic hospi-
tai, which will be conducted by the sis
ters of st. Joseph's hospital in st. Paul.
1t will really be a branch of that ihsti-
tuition and conducted along the same
lines
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Governor Asks Reimbursement,

Governor Funcher has written the
three North Dakota mem bers of con-
gress and the senate asking them to
prepare bill to reimburse North Da-
kota for the quartermaster's stores
taken from the state when the troops
went to war. The sum asked is about
81 800.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Sioux City Live Stock.

CATTLE-Market steady.
Sales ranged at 81 5O@o.50 for beeves;
500 $50 for cows, bulls and mixed;
81. 5094.2, for stockers and feeders; g. so
o. 80 for calves and yearlings.
HOGS-Market fully &c lower. Range
of prices, s3.9O@ i.95
Receipts: Cattle, 1000: hogs 5000.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Another Charge Against Cook.

Henry Cook, out OH bonds on the
charge of stealing over $500 from the
Great Northern Express company at
Fargo, has been arrested again on tho
charge of collecting some $50 for the
North Dakota Floral company and fail
ing to make returns
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Cash for Indian Farmers.

The Indians of Standing Rock reser-
vation have just been paid $4,000 for
products of their own raising, such as
beef cattle, oats, corn, etc. An addi-
tional $4,000 remains to be paid for
hauling freight.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Thirty.flve Horses PerIsh.

The large livery and sale stable Of
Agnew & Lee at Cando burned last
week. Thirty-ive horses, all the feed
and hay and the carriages and harness
were consumed. The loss is about
$4,000 and the insurance $1,000.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Investlgate Gopher Bounties.

Some fun is anticipated at the ap-
preaching session of the Sargent county
grand jury, which has been called Oh Is
special petition of citizens to investi-
gate alleged Irregularities in connec-
tion with the bounty paid for the ex-
termination Of gophers. It is claimed
the county has been done for something
like $4,000, principally by certain par
ties in Harlem township,
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Reports Severely Censored.

Special reports regarding the fighting
at Tugela river are still fltering
through, but all the newspapers COM
plain that these are severely censored
and it is still impossible to get an accu-
rate idea of the battle.
A correspondent of the Associated
Press at Chievely camp says the Beers
excuse them selves for firing on the
stretcher bearers by asserting that two
companies of the Connaught Rangers
took cover under civilian bearers of the
BED Cross and this act drew the Boer
fire, three being killed and several
wounded,
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23

A sinecure is q position in which one
man puts you for the purpose Of draw
ing the salary while another man does
the work.-Chicago News.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
Minneapolis Wheat.

MINNEAFULIS, DUO. ~.
WHEAT-In Store NO l Northern,
December, 6lAc, May. G71So; July, $50
@6SHc. On Traok-No. l hard. 669Sc;
No l Northern, 65hc; No. 2 Northern,
G:}Lc
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
WHAT FlLIPINos ASK.
Former Adviser of Aguinaldo on TIN
Future of the Islands.

Former Adviser of Aguinaldo on the
Future of the Islands.
MANILA, Dec. 20.-Mabini, formerly
member of the Filipino cabinet and
considered the strongest and most in
tellectual of such ministers, said to a
representative Of the Associated Press:
1.-THE future peace of the Philippines
depends altogether upon the style of
government the United States sets up.
We are vanquished because we lacked
for funds and munitions of war and
owing to mismanageme ent of our affairs,
but the craving for independence still
exists. If the government eventually
established here is liberal the satisfac-
tion and contentment of the people will
result and there will be no trouble. If
it is otherwise the
People Will BE Dissatisfied
and will aid every revolutionary move
ment, which will surely occur sooner or
later. Without the peoples support
such movement is impossible Every
thing depends upon what the Ameri-
cans do. The subsequent guerrilla
warfare will be easily terminated if the
people do not support it, which they
will not do if they are satisfied. Other
wise it will be possible to prolong it in
definitely. I believe the Filipino peo-
pie should be consulted as to the nature
and details of the government to be es-
tablished. If the war results in the
recognition of our desires, rights and
necessities as people to be governed it
will not have been in vain"