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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-17
COUNTING IN LOUISVILLE.
II Is Progressing slowly with Many
Contests.

Louisville, KY November 16.-The work
OF tabulating the election returns In Louis
vile Is progressing so slowly that 1t is
hardly probable that all the precincts OF
the city will be counted before next Tues
day or Wednesday. Numerous wrangles
occur daily at the sessions OF the board OF
election commissioners, which delays the
progress of the court. The democrats have
given notice that they will contest the vote
in several precincts on account of the fact
that the democratic officers OF the pre-
cincts. as well as democratic voters, had
been lptimidated by soldiers.
When the vote OF the twentieth precinct
of the Ninth ward was reached by the
commissioners today It was found that
there was no complete record OF the vote
Judge Hargis. democratic counsel, said
that he would produce affldayits 10 prove
that the democratic officers in this PIE
cinct were frightened from their voting
places by the report that The governors
soldiers were coming. On this account
they had been unable to make out the re-
turns.
Mr.. Klncaid, for the republicans, said
that he would produce evidence 10 show
that the soldiers were never within a mile
OF the precinct, and that the democrats
had other reasons for not signing the re-
turns The board voted TO pass the pre-
cinct until later.
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DRY GOODS CORNER.
Asserted and Denied that CIalin
q Co. Have Got One.
Especial to The Post)

Especial to The Post.)
New York. November 16.It is asserted
that the price of certain grades OF cotton
goods are on the Jump because the II. B..
Claflin company has practically cornered
the products Of the mills, but many well
informed men declare that the story OF
corner is ridiculous. Nevertheless the
mills have sold their products far ahead
and are thought to be In sore straits for
the raw material The market for the
manufactured product OF the looms is soar
ing.
There Is big demand for cotton goods
in England. All the New England mills
arc running full time. some of them over
time
The opening up of trade with China has
had an accelerating effect upon trade, for
China has been buying tremendously. it Is
said here. Japan has also been and IL
now big buyer in this market for
eign house said yesterday that within
three days 1t had sold bills OF exchange on
shipments OF raw cotton, to Kobe alone,
amounting to the value Of 800 bales.
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and mist compelled cessation OF Ar
ing. Lieutenant Churchill bravely
carried the wounded to the tender I'M
der fire. While the Beers were de-
stroying the train their scouts pushed
in and exchanged shots with the Brit
ish pickets few miles from Estcourt.S
II appears that the Beers were In am
bush. As soon as the train had
passed up they emerged from cover
and dislodged the sleeper bolts.
Estcourt. November 16.--Seven of
the Durbans have just come in. maxi
Ing twenty-three missing. Only fifteen
OF the Dublins hive returned. The Ma
tai 7-poundor which was In front
of the truck had fired three shots when
II was shattered by the Boer artillery.
The armored engine has many bullet
marks and It's dome cover Ia smashed,
as also It's automatic exhaust pipe
and twenty-five ton screw Jack. The
tender is also pitted with bullet marks.
Lieutenant Churchill is prisoner.
Estcourt, Natal, Wednesday. Novem-
Der Is. $3.50 p. mat 4 O'Clock the
Red Cross train returned. Or. Bris-
toe reported that on meeting the Boer
patrol he was asked what he wanted.
He replied that he had come with the
train to remove the killed and wound
cd. The Beers told him to make his
request in writing and DR., Bristoc COM
piled. After waiting for two hours an
other Boor came and told DR.. Bristoe
that as General Joubert was very far
away no answer to his request could
be furnished until tomorrow. The
Beers said that if Or. Bristoe would
then return with a white flag he could
count upon reply from General Jou-
bert. Dr. Bristoe inquired whether
there were many wounded. The Boer
replied that he had heard there were
about seven. He declined to give any
information regarding Lieutenant VIM
ston Churchill. II has rained all day
and is still raining.
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VOLUMES FOR DEMOCRACY.
Senator Jones Discusses the Recent
Election.

Memphis, Tenn. November lG.--A spe-
cial to the Commercial Appeal from Pine
Bluff Ark, says; Senator James X Jones
and wife are today in Pine Bluff. the
guests OF relatives. They leave tomor-
row for Chicago where Mr. Jones VIII
attend the meeting OF the democratic Ma
tional committee. Today he said: 1.-THE
Ohio election is one that speaks volumes
for democracy. while TO the administra-
ton 1t must carry unpleasant forebodlpgs.
The majority Of the votes In Ohio is
against the administration. With Presi-
dent Mckinley and Mark Hanna using
an unlimited amount OF money In Ohio
and in addition thereto their persuasive
force with Federal patronage. II Is no
wonder that Ohio went rs 1t did. I am
sorry Mclean got beaten for expected
him 10 be elected, AS TO Kentucky, we
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-17
CRUSHING DEFEAT.
Heavy Fight at Ladysmith Last Friday
Is Reported.
GREAT LOSS TO THE Beers.
Two Hundred KaffirS Buried the Dead;
Two Trains for Wounded.
HAS GENERAL JOUBERT BEEN KILLED?
Reports Have Been Received from Several
Sources, but Only as Rumors.
If IT IS TRUE, Beers WILL Be BOLDER
The Commander Has Held Them In
Check. as His Management of the
Campaign Is Conservative.
HAS GENERAL JOuBFRT BEEN KILLED.
Reports Have Been Received from Several
Sources, but Only as Rumors.
If IT IS TRUE, Beers WILL BE BoLDFR
The Commander Has Held Them In
Check. az His management of the
Campaign Is Conservative.

Estcourt, November 1e, 10 a. ma mis-
sonary, native and an Engllshman, who
arrived yesterday from Ladysmlth, re-
ported that heavy fight took place there
Friday. November 10. He says that volun-
tecrs went out in the early morning and
drew the enemy from their positions onto
a nat. where the regular troops, under Sir
George White, outmaneuvered them by
outiianking the Beers, administering a
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COUNTING THE RETURNS.
Democrats Assert that the whole
GOebcI TicIket Is Elected.

Frankfort, Ky, November 1G-Secre
tary OF State Finlay has received official
lating them for the State election board.
Candidates for minor State offices on both
tickets fear that the returns may Stow the
head OF one ticket elected with candidates
on the other ticket faring likewise. While
Goebel carries Campbell county, Burke.
republican. for superintendent OF public
instruction. carries the same by over 1000
Goebcl's managers assert that the whole
Goebel ticket viii win, The report today
that Chairman Pryor Of the State election
commission would resign because Of the
dissatisfaction over the Goebel county COM
missloners is denied by Pryor.
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crushing defeat and INJECTING great loss.
More than 200 Kafhrs, the missionary SAYS.
were employed by the Beers to bury their
dead, and two trains. each drawn by two
engines. carried away the wounded.
London, November 16.--The most start
ling news from the seat of war today ia
the report of the death of General Piet
| Joubert, the commander In chief OF tho
| Boer forces Though the report comes from
many different quarters, IL obviously lacks
confirmation. At the same time many peo-
pie believe the report to be we'll founded
| as the generals death is said TO have oc-
| CURED November 8, when the Boer rife
| men were understood to be within 1900
yards of Ladysmith. AS severe lighting be-
tween the British and the Beers has been
reported. II is regarded in some quarters
as having been quite possible that Joubert,
always noted for his personal courage and
coolness, may have dangerously exposed
himself In personal reconnaissance OF the
British position. If Joubert was really
killed on the battlefield 1t would seem to
be the fittest death for such gallant SOL
der. His foes admit that he fought square
ly and fairly. 1t is claimed that the death
of Joubert would be likely to lead TO tho
adoption by the Beers of bolder and more
active tactics. as II is well known that
General Joubert was cautious aud con-
seryative commander and that he had con-
siderable difficulty in restraining his hot
headed followers
The driblets of news this morning bring
the information that Ladysmith was still
undergoing bombardment Sunday from g.
Founders, while the British naval guns
were silent The Beers, It appears. got
heavy guns into positions while either thu
British ammunition has given out or the
British gunners are reserving their fire
In view OF the poor practice made by the
besiegers,
According 10 the latest adyices from
British sources at Estconrt the Beers are
suffering from lack Of supplies though the
large stores the British left when they
evacuated Newcastle and Dundee musu
have been OF great assistance to the Boer
commissariat. But the task of maintain
Ing q complete investment Of Ladysmith
10 probably proving onerous. Ladysmith
seems 10 De Weil pTOVlhloncd ana the en-
trenchments are daily being strengthened
The Beers have renamed Dundee, Meyers
dorp. after General Lucas Meyer, whose
forces fought those OF General Symons
there. II is said this morning that 200 OF
General Meyers force arrived at Pretoria
the next day. There are signs that for
ward movement for the relief of Kimber-
ley may be expected shortly. There Is
great activity at Deaar. situated on the
railroad about fifteen miles south of Kim
berley. whence the advance appears likely
10 be made.
According to a dispatch from Durham
British cruiser has again fired on q Vessel
entering Delagoa bay and refusing to re-
ply to signals Two blank and one round
shot were fired before she. hove to. The
vessel was then boarded, her papers ext
AHMED and she was allowed to proceed
The transport Mohawk. having the
Twelfth Lanciers on board has arrived at
,apetown. The transport Armchair With
.hree batteries of artillery has arrived at
Durham.
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PROMOTIONS IN THIRry-THrRp.
Captain Burroughs liz in Line for thu
(-ncant Maiorship.

NSptNldi W NJ bS1l
Washington November 16.-So far there
have been no recommendations received
at the war department for promotions in
the Thirty-third regiment in the Philip
pines which must be made TO fill the va
cancy oecssioned by the death Of Major
John A. Logan. Captain James NJ. Bur
roughs, adjutant OF the regiment, is the
senior captain and is in direct line of pro-
motion. In case Colonel Hare refuses 10
part with his services as adjutant-which
is lkely--then it is probable that Captain
Huen. who was lieutenant colonel of the
First Texas cavalry under Colonel Hare.
will be recommended for the vacant ma
jority. This will probably mean promo
tions all along the line, and Lieutenant
Hall will probably get captaincy.
The expressions from officers in the war
department since the Thirty-third re-
ceived its baptism of fire, are very fiat
tering to the Texas troops
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with the Beers. Tho engine driver.
when the rails We're replaced, seeing
the position was hopeless. steamed
back 10 Estcourt with few of the
Dublins and fifteen OF the Durbans
including Captain Wylie. who was
wounded while riding on the tender
Tho fate of the remainder OF the Dur
bans and Dublins and Lieutenant
Churchill is unknown.
The Natal Mercury, describing tho
engagement, says: The enemy appar-
emily opened FIRE with Maxim and
two 9-pounders, getting the range ac-
curately. The fire was so severe that
telegraph wires and poles were de-
stroyed Their guns were posted on
kopje covered with brush wood, and
their sharpshooters were hidden behind
boulders. The Dublius and Volunteers.
fighting an unequal battle, thrice drove
the enemy back. but the ferceness of
the rifle and the big gun fire was too
much for the brave little party, which
was weakened at the outset by the
overturning of the truck, hurting sew
eral. The bravery of Churchill was
magnificent"
Later details show that n heavy rain
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-17
WHAT WILL HE DO?
Governor Bradley in Frequent Conference
With His Adjutant General.
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PenrI Hnrt Acquitted.

Phoenix, Ariz.. November 1t'-Pearl
Hart, the alleged woman bandit who was
charged with holding up a stage near
Florence, was acquitted last night at the
trial at Florence. Miss Hart addressed
the jury in her own defense and pleaded
passionately for freedom that she might
return to Toledo, Ohio, to see her fast
falling mother. Immediately after her
acquittal the woman was rearrested,
charged with interfering with the United
States mail and will be tried again.
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The school Fund Cases.
(cnecia1 To The Post.)s

Washington. November 16.- Senator
Culberson says that the Texas school fund
cases (the Galveston. Harrisburg and San
Antonio and the Houston and Texas Cen
tral railroads) which had been set for
argument on November 10 and In which
he will represent the state of Texas, VIII
not be reached before December. at when
time he will present the argument Tor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-17
TRAINS ARE UNLUoKY.
The beers Appear to BE Doing Well
with Them.

London, November II, 8 q. m.--Misfor-
tune steadfastly pursues British employ
ment OF armored trains, the fascination
for which has given the Beers their Arst
and latest victories. On this last occa-
sion the British seem to have walked
into deliberate trap. with the result that
according to the best accounts. ninety
men are either killed. wounded or MISS
ing. OF these the Fusileers claim atty and
the Durham infantry forty. II 10 believed
that few escaped and that the others ara
prisoners In the hands Of the Beers. Mary
Of the wounded were brought back % ~
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-17

Greenvllle. Texas, November 14.--Hon. e.
b. Lewis of Nacogdoches, former well
known attorney OF this city, is an appll-
cant for the place on the bench of the court
Of civil appeals for the First district. made
vacant by the death Of Judge Peasants
and the Greenvile bar signed a petitioi
yesterday urging his appointment by Coy
ernor Savers
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-17
WEATHER INFORMATION.
Probabilities.

Washington. November 16-East Texas
Partly cloudy Friday with colder in north
west portion; Saturday fair and cooler; fresh
southerly winds.
West TeSas-Fair and colder Friday; Satur.
day fair; westerly winds
New Mexieo--Far Friday and Saturday;
westerly and cooler winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory-Partly
cloudy and cooler Friday; Saturday fair
southerly shifting to westerly winds.
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SENATE CONTESTS.

Especial TO The Post)

Especial 10 The Post.)
Washington November l6.-When the
senate meets in December three contests
will have to be decided. The first is that
of Senator Quay of Pennsylvania, who
was appointed by the governor after the
legislature adjourned without re-electins
him. The others are those of Scott nj
West Virginia. who, it is charged, did
not have n legal majority in the Yves; Vir-
GINA legislature. and Clarke OF Montana,
who is accused of having secured his cleo
ton by bribery.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-17
WORK AT ARKANSAS PASS.
Clarke & Co.'s Bid Has Been Accept
ed for All of II.

Especial to The Post.)
Washington. November 16.-Representa-
tive Kleberg with the assistance OF SEN
ator Culberson I'D Hon. T. B. Wheeler
at the other end of the line has succeeded
In removing the misunderstanding that ex-
listed concerning the bid of Charles Clarke
& Co. for work at Arkansas Pass. Chief
of Engineers Wilson has instructed Cap
tain Richie 10 accept Clarke g. Co BID as
whole and work on Arkansas Pass Will
undoubtedly begin at once.
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rhe Ml.ris.Inpi Return..

Jackson. Miss, November 16.-The sec
rotary of State today made an official an
nouncement of the returns from the re-
cent State elections. Longino. democratic
candidate for governor, received Appel
votes against 6,i2l for Prewitt, populist.
Longinos majority 35,S06 The vote on the
Noel amendment was: Yeas, 1888; nays,
o 6i3
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-17
For the pcrsian Gulf.

London. November 16.Accord-
ing TO the Bombay account of the
Daily Mail small Russian warship
passed Alden yesterday (Thursdny),
bound for tho Persian gulf and the
British third-class cruiser Pomon
has been ordered to proceed thither.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-17

will, beyond any question carry It
to victory for democracy
in 1900. AS a whole the elections were
most favorable to tho democratic party.
II the republicans are satisfied with the
election / certainly am The re+urning
OF Maryland 10 the fold of democracy and
the winning OF Nebraska is an omen that
bodies no good for the present admlnistra-
ton ~
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AGAINST THE TRUSTS.
x.,;ouaI Grange VIII Make Har'
Fight,

Springfield, Ohio, November l6.-There
ia every indication that all important reso-
lutions submitted to the National Grange
for adoption viii be based upon the grand
masters address declaring war upon the
trusts in the United States and carrying
with them suggestions for measures to be
adopted by congress for the suppression
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own election been the reward for which
he made the fight In the last two weeks Of
the campaign.
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BRITISH TROOPS JARED BADLY.
Armored Train Deraed by Boer Artillery and Man,
British Captured=-Several Wounded and Killed.

London, November 1I.-A spe-
cinl dispatch from Pietrcmuritx-
burg says that nm nrmorcd train
engaged in accommodating was
attacked by the Roers with the
killed and fifteen were wounded.
Estcourt, November I5.-An arr
mOrcd ,rnin having on board hair
II company of Durham volunteers
and half company of the Dublin
FusiIcers steamed to ChevnIy
carly this morning. ON its return
ii was shcllcd by the artillery of
the nocrs placed in four posi-
tions. The two front trucks OF
the engine left the rails. While
the train was thus helpless the
Durbnns AMI DubIins faced the
Hocrs in siSirmisi,inw order and
the Bocrs poured shot and shell
irto the crippled train. The de-
rallied trucks were with great dif-
GcuIty replaced ami the line was
cleared. when the enGinc nud
tender steamed back. During this
tuncturc Lieutenant Winston
Churchii of the Fourth Hus>nrs
and son of the late Lord RIM
doiph Churchill. displayed much
courage. ITS also did the driver
and fireman.. II Is fearcd the
DubIins und Durbnus Jared badly.
A Red Cross pnrty has gone out.
tNote--'The foregoing is the
sume Amir 10 which the special
dispatches from PictremarItzburE
refcr0
Durham, Natal, November 16.-The
Natal Advertiser has dispatch from
Estcourt which says: When the ar
mored train was overturned by the
Beers by turning up the rails the
British alighted and exchanged volleys
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General Observations.

Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau at all stations yesterday at s
p. ni.. 18th meridian time:
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London, November 10. :

London, November 10
Special dispatches from Est
court estimate the wounded
and missing of the armored
train contigent at from 100
to $50. The missing include
Captain Haldene.
1t is hoped that some es-
capped over the veldt and will
return to Estcourt in few
days.
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crushing defeat and INJECTING great loss.
More than 200 Kaffirs, the missionary says,
We're employed by the Beers to bury their
dead, and two trains. each drawn by two
engines. carried away the wounded.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-11-18
WANT TO TELL
These Grateful Women Who Have
Been Helped by Mrs. Pinkham.


Women who have suffered severely
and been relieved OF their ills by Mrs.
Pinkhnm's advice and medicine are
constantly urging publication OF their
statements for the benefit OF other wo-
men. Here are two such letters;
Mrs. LIZZIE BEVERLY, 25s Merrimao
st., Lowell, Mass, writes:
ut affords me great pleasure to tell
all suffering women of the beneft1have
received from taking Lydia T.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. lean hard
~ find words toexpressm my gratitude for
what she has done for me. My trouble
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-11-18

The Anheuser. Busch Brewing Assn.
with Its usual enterprise. has just issued
an American Army and Navy Deck Of
Playing Cards Of finest stock. with gilt
edges and attractive back In green and
gold. the tace cards being prominent OH.
GERS Of the army and navy, Dewey serving
as the King Of Hearts, Schley ~ the King
Of Diamonds, etc.
These fancy playing cards are the
finest ever produced, and the first time
when the character Of the face card has
been represented by introducing q face
card without destroying the identity or
character Of the card, and 1t Is rs easy
and simple to use this deck Of cards In
any game as II playing with q regular
deck.
Ten two-cent stamps sent to the Malt
Murine Dept. Anheuser- Busch Brewing
Assn, st.. Louis, No.. U. 8. A., to pay
cost Of revenue, postage, mailing, ETC.,
will cur q pack Of these novel and at
tractive cards, and rs the supply Is lin
tied 1t will be wise to send early.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-11-18
OF nRIDNE.

One OF the weekly democratic papers
OF this city asserts that the board OF
county commissioners has changed the
location OF the new county bridge across
the Rio Grsnde, putting II three miles
farther up the river near Pena Blanca,
than ut first located, and making II more
beneficial TO Santa fe than to the people
OF this county. The weekly paper makes
the alleged change the foundation for q
personal attack on Mr.. Miers, the chair
man OF the board. The people Of this
city know Of no change In the location a.
made BY County Surveyor Pearson, and
there Is no reason for putting any cred
ence In the assertions Of the weekly pa
per, which makes the foolish assertion
that Jack Akers, Of Santa fe, had the
location changed. MIR. Miera Is making
q faithful county commissioner, and will
do nothing injurious to this city.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-11-18
RAILWAY

The marvellous development In the rail-
way system Of the United States almost
passes comprehension, though some idea
may be gained OF 1t by q comparison Of
the figures for the past eighteen years.
According TO Poor's Manual there were
93,262 miles Of railway In this country
In 1880. while last year the total mileage
wa lS6.SlO. an increase OF 100 per cent.
While the miles OF road had increased
100 per cent, the actual track mileage
had increased liz per cent, from l6,647
10 4 6,23y miles, show u much greater
proportion Of sidings and supplemental
track. In 1850 there were 1860 miles
OF steel rails and Sl,s67 miles OF iron
rails, but In 1898 the steel rail mileage
had multiplied 555 per cen to 220,S04
miles. while the iron rails had decreased
20 per cent TO 24.435 miles and will soor
be n thing OF the past.