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Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17
One Hundred Missing.

London, Nov. 1.-THE war Office has re-
ceived the following dispatch from Gem
eral Butler:
Capetown, Nov. 1e.-Evening.-Have
received from Hildayard, Pietelmaritz-
burg, telegram dated Nov. Is, of which
the following is the purport: 1.-The Off
Ger commanding troops at Estcourt re-
ports at midday that an armored train
left Estcourt this morning with COM
pany Of Dublin fusileers and a company
Of Durham volunteers. North of Freer
they encountered party Of Beers and
began to withdraw. While retiring,
some of the trucks We're derailed. The
Dublins turned out and advanced toward
the enemy while the rest of the train APP
pears to have returned without them to
Estcourt. The officer commanding the
troops reports he was sending mounted
troops in order to cover their withdrawal
but that about 100 are missing"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17
Commands Near Each Other

Manila, Nov. II, 9:20 a. m.--Generals
MacArthur's and Lawtons commands
are now near each other. General Mac
Arthur is getting supplies in Tarlac over
the railroad from Bambam with an en-
gine which was raised from the river
by the Ninth infantry. Colonel Howe,
who occupied Victoria with six troops
of the Third cavalry, has advanced to
Rosalies. ~
A letter was found at Victoria from
Private Desmond, of the signal corps. one
of the q American prisoners held there
These prisoners, the letter said, We're ex-
pecting to be taken to the mountains be-
fore the army arrived.
Two thousand insurgents are reported
to be massing at Corona. above Tarlac,
and General Mascardo is said to be in
the mountains west of Angeles with a
thousand men. proposing to make raid.
Rain has been falling throughout the
month and for the past week there has
been heavy downpour. The whole
country is in as bad condition as at any
time this season.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17

wives to Capetown. Lady Sykes and
other women have decided to sail for the
Cape as nurses.
Wyndhams theater opened last night
with tremendous Outburst of loyalty
and patriotic fervOr. The receipts,
among the largest ever known for a
single performance, We're devoted to war
charities. The guinea pigs" of the min
ing and stock exchanges fairly tumbled
over each other in singing God Save the
Queen and applauding David Gar
rick
The Prince of Wales will go to Wind
sor tomorrow to visit the queen and
settle the details of the entertainment
of the German emperor. While the en-
peror's visit has been shortened there is
reason TO believe that important diplo-
matte work will be done as he will be at
tended by a staff qualified to discuss
many questions with Lord Salisbury, in
Guiding Herr Klehmet. who has the rep
utation of being an expert in Asiatic af-
fairs. The impression is general In diplo-
matte circles that. while cold water has
been thrown upon the municipal demon
strations in honor of the emperor. this
strictly private visit will not be without
practical and important results, although
the attitude of portion Of the German
press has been so bitter that 1t has been
necessary to avoid the appearance of ex-
plotting ostentatiously his reception in
England. -, &C.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17
Churchill'S Bravery.

Estcourt. Nov. 16, noon.-A cores
pondent who has Just visited the sani-
tarum hospital says all the armored
train wounded are doing well. Captain
Wylie in an interview said Sergeant Tod
deserves special mention for having sur
rounded him with boulders to protect
him from the rifle fire, when laying help
less and wounded. Tod even lay down
beside the officer to cheer him up, a shell
landing among the protecting boulders,
scattering them with earth, but Wyle
sustained no further injury. But for
Tod he would have been killed. Several
men escaped marvelously when WINSTON
Churchill requested Cap;e:. Wylie to
call for volunteers to remove the upset
trucks. Bullets. it is said, were drop
ping. on the train like rain" The men
throughout stuck to their work respond
ing to the noble example set by Church.
i'll and Lieutenant Franklin until the
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17
Be CON TESTED
STEP BY Step
The Beers Appear to be Preparing for
an Attack on Ladysmith.
THE ARMORED TRAIN DISASTER
While the British Fought Calamity, the Odds Against
Them Were Too Heavy--Genera Buffers Plans are
Rapidly Maturing-Cronje is Directing an Attack
Kimberly -Outbursts of Loyalty Are Shown
Throughout the Entire British lsles--Number of
Dead and Wounded.

London, Nov. 17.-The serious and un-
expected disaster to the 1Istcourt ar
mored train on the eve of forward
movement for the relief of Ladysmith
has apparently convinced the British
that the advance will be contested step
by step. The Beers are seemingly
swarming south of Colenso. While a
large force has come from the neigh
borhood of Ladysmith. a much larger
force has arrived from elsewhere and
will proba bly, turn out to aid General
Schalf's corps.
The Beers evidently are straining ev-
cry nerve and bringing up every man to
reduce Ladysmith before the British re-
lief force is ready Their opera tions
southwark show considerable bOldness
and correctness of strategy. If their
aim is to isolate IIstcourt by cutting off
communcat ton with the Moor river
where there are many railroad bridges
everything points to the belief that the
officer commanding the relieving column
will have more difficult task than is
generally assumed. In front he will
have a broad river to cross in the pres
ence of the Beers and on his right and
probably in the rear will be hostile bod
les who are continually demonstra ting
, their superior cunning.
The official account of the disaster to
the Estcourt armored train showing that
a hundred missing men are now prob
ably already on their way to Pretoria
to swell the large number Of British pris-
oners already there besides score of
wounded, demonstrates. it is claimed,
the British must have encountered big
odds as all accounts agree that the small
British force fought with the utmost
| bravery.
Railroad men of Estcourt have already
forwarded a dispatch to the general
manager of the railroad, expressing ad-
miration for the GOODNESS and pluck of
young Churchill, to whose efforts they
attribute the saving of the engine and
tender and the wounded and asking the
manager to convey their admiration for
, the brave man.
There are rumors of another disaster
to the Estcourt train and it is reported
25 volunteers, who formed the escort are
missing. Theee is no confirmation of the
reports.
When definite news from Ladysmith
! is available it will doubtless be found
that the garrison has been having a
lively time. Nevertheless not much
credence should be paid to the stories
! of trainloads of Boer wounded taken to-
wards Pretoria as the result of a crush
/ ing defeat sustained at the hands of the
! British Experience has shown that
those Kafiirgrams beside even though
emanating from missionaries are not
/ trustworthy.
! However, there seems no doubt there
have been some sharp affairs. Heavy
rifle firing, followed by an explosion, was
heard in the direction of Ladysmith be-
fore daylight Thursday, indicating a
night surprise and possible explosion of
a magazine
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17
Murdered His Family.

Chicago, Nov. 17.-Corneiius Corcoran
today shot and killed three of his children
and fatally wounded the fourth child
Corcoran then killed himself The dead:
Cornelius Corcoran, aged IS years.
Kate, IA years.
John. S years.
Margaret. 6 years.
Fatally wounded: Ella Corcoran. four
years.
a fevY days ago COrcora,l administered
lauaan,im to his five children. the oldest
Of whom Was ii years. He claimed the
poisen was given them by mistake and
WAS rot .mo,ested by the authorities
Last .!yht one of the children. Cornelius,
five years old. died. The others We're
convaloseent: Today Corcoran purchased
a revolver and finished the work of ami
hilation by shooting the children and
himself through the head.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17
FlvEcENTs

Women's Fine Ribbed Cashmere Hose.
merino heels and toes, sizes s to 9ia in-
elusive; price soc pair.
Women's Patented One Seam Black
Cashmere Hose high spliced heels and
double soles: price soc pair.
Women's Black Cashmere Hose, ner-
ino heels and toes medium weight, sizes
8 to 10: price 35c pair, or three for $780,
Boys Bicycle Hose extra heavy ribbed
cotton and cashmere, sizes to 9,2 price
25c pair.
Misses Best Combed Egyptian Cotton
Hose, spliced knee. double sole. sizes 6
to 10; price 25c pair.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17

line was cleared. Churchill actually left
with the engine but he got out at the
next station. Freer. took Il rifle from
a soldier saying he could not leave the
wounded and walked away in the direc-
ton Of the Beers.
Sergeant Hasset of the Dublin Fusi-
leers, behaved with the greatest gallan-
try. He took charge of the firing party
and stood untlinchingly during the Beers
hot fire. His example electrified the
Fusileers who kept the Beers at bay
by Volleying. Captain Haldane fell
early IN the engagement. shot through
the shoulder. Lieutenant Franklin 8
conduct is highly praised. He exhibited
great GOODNESS during Il critical period.
He Is reported missing.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17
The "REYNIER'
Price $500 Pair,

Every pair fitted and guaranteed.
The FLAVIA French Kid Gloves. three
clasps, Paris point stitching on back,
shown in all fancy and street shades
and in white and black. Every pair
fitted and guaranteed. The best gloves
ever sold at the price; $175 pair.
The SERVIA Kid Gloves, with two
clasps, piGue spur point stitching on
back. Excellent for shopping and ordi-
nary wear. Every pair fitted and guar
anteed; price $1.50 pair.
The "P. & L. Fine Lambskin Gloves.
two clasDs, one row of embroidery on
back, all cOlors, brown, tan. mode, green.
blue. red, gray, pearl white and black:
price $l25.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17
LadySmith Encircled.

Pretoria, Nov. 9.--The following dis
patch has been received from the Boer
camp at Elaandslaagte. under to-day's
date:
"Ladysmith has been completely en-
circled by Boer forces. Our second big
gun was successfully placed in position
on Bulwan hill in front Of Ladysmith
The firing of heavy guns commenced
early this morning with no casualties to
the burghers up to present"
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17
BOerS Give No Information,

Estcourt, Natal. Thursday, Nov &c.
afternoon.--The Red Cross train has
again returned, but without bringing i'm
the dead and wounded. The Beers de-
clned to give any information as to the
names of either killed or injured, refer
ring the inuuirers to the Pretoria press
for all information. All that they would
disclose was the fact that there We're
three British dead and nine wounded.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17
New BOer Position.

Estcourt Nov. II. noon.-The Elmelo
Boer force has taken up position near
Tnnersdale, few miles north of here.
They have eight 7-pounders and two
French guns. Their strength is 1000
men. They have looted Henderson's
store All is quiet here and ready for
the enemy if it attacks.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17
Arrived at CapetoWn.

London, Nov. 17.-It was officially an
nounced to-day the British transports
Malta. City of Vienna and City of Cam
bridge arrived at CaDetown and the
ira nspOrt Manila sailed from Capetown
to Natal. The transport Orient has ar
rived at Durham.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-17
French Kid Gloves

We arc agents for the Celebrated
French Kid Gloves
The record-union., 1899-03-13
About Ribbons.

We believe your ribbon wants
can be supplied here most salts
factorily to yourself. More kinds,
more widths and more shades to
select from than ever before in the
history of the house.
Several new fancies at 25c yard
are being shown now for the first
time. Some very wide ones of
extra quality taffeta, with vertical
stripe border, at 4oc yard, make
charming neck ribbons. Our No.
90 plain or MORE taffeta is made
from brilliant thread silk which
gives added richness to the colors.
Dress trimming ribbons in all
widths with draw string for shir-
ring, either on edge or in the CEN
ter, are here in popular colorings.
Suppose you stop at this bright
and busy section and let lis show
some of the good things.
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Americas Greatest Concert.

1.-THE great orchestra was one of the
marvels of the Worlds Peace Jubilee,
held in Boston in 1872. and as a distin-
gushing feature was second only 20 the
mammoth chorus" writes Luther L.
Holden in the Ladies Home Journal"
THE great body OF players was no
mere aggregation Of numbers, but a
carefully organized force Of picked mu
sicians from all parts of the country.
The orchestra was augmented by brass
bands in certain pieces, when artillery
was added for really stunning effects,
as, for example, when The Star Spang-
led Banner was brought out with the
full musical force, or in the Anvil
Chorus from Verdi's II Trovatore,
which had an auxiliary force of fifty
anvils, beaten by twice that number
of Boston firemen. great organ was
built expressly for the festival.
There We're four foreign bands, the
crack musical organza lions of their re-
spective countries, and the musical
glory of America was upheld by The
Marine Band of Washington ana TWEEN
ty-eight other brass band organizations.
Thus there were, counting both foreign
and American bands. eight hundred and
sixty instrumentaliSts who were indie
pendent of the grand orchestra, except
that some of the American players also
assisted in the latter force. The or
chestra proper numbered eight hundred
and twenty mine players. In the grand
chorus, as it was finally mustered for
the jubilee concerts, o. hundred and
sixty-five choral organizations were
represented, and the total number of
voices was seventeen thousand two
hundred and eighty-two. The solo sing
ers numbered one hundred and ninety
nine, and they included the most IA
nous vocalists of the day. For the
three weeks the total attendance was
416, 0GO, upon three occasions the au-
dience numbering fifty thousand The
total receipts were S1,076G0U, which
was about $3.50. 900 less than the aggre-
gate expenses"
The record-union., 1899-03-13
Beggars in France.

In France veritable beggar kingdom
sprang into existence. 1t was an elect
i've monarchy, and it's rogue of king
swelled his exchequer by levying taxes
on his disreputable subjects. His able
lieutenants, known as cagouX, collected
revenue in distant parts of the domain
and enforced the penalties for nom
payment of tribute, adding to these
duties the task of instructing youthful
mendicants on all the subtleties of their
art Directly beneath the cagoux in
rank was another class of officials,
composed of decayed priests and stu
dents whose smattering of learning
gave them some standing even among
beggars. These were the archisuppots.
the mendicants' counselors-a law,
who taught recruits the beggar tongue,
Argot.
The rank and file of the beggars
were divided into distinct classes, ca CHI
following some particular form of men,
deity to which strict attention was
demanded. One had to be a specialist
and stick to his own line of business;
the general practitioner was accorded
no recognition.
The subjects of the King of Argot
kept no chronicles; consequently our
knowledge of the. beggar dynasty is
somewhat limited Three kings, how
ever, managed to makes names for
themselves in history: Ragot, Scion
in rags, who founded the monarchy
and drew up system of laws for its
government; Anacreon, who, wrapped
in a mantle of thousand pieces, coll
lected aims while riding an ass through
the streets of Paris; and monarch
who is known to us as the King of Tu-
mis-. The latter reigned for three years
only. and was broken on the wheel OF
Bordeaux because his ideas of personal
liberty differed from those OF the
French Government, whose minions
happened to be stronger than his own.
At stated periods the French beggars
held a general parliament at Sainte
Anne d'Auray in Brittany, where
means were discussed for the adj
vancement of mendicity in all its
branches What a gathering it must
have been! What a fantastic, night
mare-like assemblage OF rags ana
tatterSi-Lippincott'
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colonial born, not few being beach
combers'' of the types familiar to read
ers of fiction, and consequently merit
ing but slight regard in the councils of
the motherland. Others have achieved
more or less success as owners or man
ayers of plantations, while third and
considerable section share with mem
bers of other nationalities connection
with the Apia stores. The Germans
resident in Samoa number only about
100, but, generally speaking, they pos
sess greater influence, and are more
lavishly blessed with the worlds goods
than their British or American rivals.
From the very beginning they suffered
under no restriction in procuring i'm
ported labor whereas the other whites
for many years were prohibited from
equivalent rights. Thus during a con-
siderable period the Germans in Samoa
enjoyed practical monopoly, which
proved the foundation of their export
trade.-Fortnightly Review.
The record-union., 1899-03-13
A CARLOAD
OF Crockery Has Just
Arrived.
Dinner Sets, $5.o5.

We are selling dishes and
plenty OF them as evinced by the
fact that solid carload OF crock
erv has just arrived and is now
being placed in stock. To-day we
mention but one item; namely,
semi-porcelain dinner sets, with
variegated colored floral design
and a gilt line around the edges.
The cups and large pieces have
gilt handles. This handsome set
Of s. pieces, complete for six per-
sons, $5.95.
The record-union., 1899-03-13
Little Things
at Little Prices.

Side supporters, fancy silk
mixed. elastic, finished with ribbon
bows and nickel buckles. Red,
pink, yellow, blue or black. Price,
Ioc.
Patent buttons for boys or
mems clothing. Can be attached
or removed from any garment by
pressing the snap clasp. Price, sc
per button.
The record-union., 1899-03-13
Nadras Cords, 15c.

The new Madras finished wash
goods have a decidedly new ap-
pearance. The narrow cords show
up very prettily on the blue, pink
and hello cords. For every pur-
pose for which stylish wash goods
are wanted, Madras Cords are
very desirable. Price, 15c yard.
The record-union., 1899-03-13
WOmen's Hosiery.

See window display of hosiery
to right of main entrance. Many
styles and some expensive designs.
Whether the price be 25c or more,
the value is prominent. None
other will be allowed a place here
that's why the hosiery section is
always busy.
The record-union., 1899-03-13
ChiIdren's Hosiery.

Here is a kind that will please
mothers. Neither heavy or light
just the weight to wear well and
look we'll. Come in narrow or
derby ribbed, made from long
fiber cotton, and dyed a perfect
black-black that remains in the
stocking and not on the feet. All
sizes, and price, 8 pairs for soc.
Other kinds are here at SIC and
I25c pair that are good as can
possibly be bought for the price.
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At $3.75 per yard.

We show an exclusive style in pure
white taffeta silk, heavy quality, in
rows of cording and chenille relieved
by silk embroidered bow knots. 1t also
comes in white ground with black tur-
quoise, cherry pink and violet com
binations.
The record-union., 1899-03-13
Sanitol Top Mattresses,
S4.5O.-Something New.

There is a new idea in the con-
struction OF this mattress. The
core of the mattress is a thin layer
of excelsior, with pure white cot
ton on both sides. The excelsior
in the center gives elasticity and
prevents the filling getting
'knotty." The mattress is S
inches thick, covered with good
blue and white ticking and will
give satisfactory service. Full size.
$3.50.
We are closing out childlren's
cloth sailor caps of red cloth with
white bands across the top. Price,
soc.
The record-union., 1899-03-13
Hard Times

Means close prices We sell you 30
pound sack of flour for 90 cents and
give you trading stamps. The Pacific,
727-729 ] street.
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Deaf mutes are familiar with signs,
but only drunken men try to shake
hands with the wooden Indians in front
of cigar stores.
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Coronado water. Stockton sarsapa-
rilla and iron. champagne cider. ginger
ale, orange cider. J. McMorry. agent
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At So per yard.

Ivory white taffeta silk, in clusters
of cording relieved with single gold
cord.
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Flame Flickers and I Wonder Why, by
Paul Dresser (whose Banks OF the
Wabash have made him known; Ine
Feast of Lanterns" march and two
step, a piano piece with Chinese moth,
and THE Girl Who's So Dear to My
Heart an Irish ballad.
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Black Silk Crepon Skirts at $40.

On Monday shall make first display OF fine silk
crepon skirts This has entirely displaced silk bro
cades The shape different designs and the effect
better Women who aim dress well will appreciate the new
est in spring More beautiful and attractive skirts have
never been shown Sacramento at such price Pce SIo
Don't miss black cepon and tafeta dress skirts Tor
Monday $780, $1,000 Such styles and such values!
The record-union., 1899-03-13
Ready-nixed
House Paints, S1.15.

We carry twenty popular
colors in the globe brand of house
paints. Ready mixed for use and
will give good satisfaction. Suit
able for indoor or Out-of-dOor
work. Quarts soc, half gallons
6oc, gallons $I.I5.
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At SIS per yard.

Ivory white taffeta, in clusters of
three cords divided by pretty design
in gilt scroll and bow knot effect.
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WHOLESALE LIQUORS.
CRONAN & WISSEMAN.

$50 X Street and 11OS-I11O Third
Street. Sacramento, CAL,
IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEAL
ers in Fine Whistles, Brandies and CHAINS
The record-union., 1899-03-13

We have been saying a good
deal of late about Jenness Miller
shoes. We couldn't afford to do
so if we did not know positively
that they will give all the COM
fort and all the satisfaction claimed
for them.
Ere this more than one woman
has thanked lis for calling her at
tention to them.
The record-union., 1899-03-13

The BLACK Cat for March Boston)
has these complete stories. all by Cali
fornia writer's: underwater House.,
Frank Bailey Willard. Larkspur; "A
Prince of the Jungle" Carroll Caring
ton, San Francisco; "A Death-Angel in
Overalls," A. H. Hutchinson. San
Francisco; THE Castro Baby" Mary
Austin. Independence; "A Sagebrush
Cicada," Miriam Nicholson, San Fran
cisco.
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At $3.50 per yard.

Comes five colors in the new corded
liberty satins There is a richness to
} these f1ontings that makes them very
attractive. The colors are violet, Ii
lac, black, geranium pink, turquoise
, and cream white. See Mondays dis
play.
The record-union., 1899-03-13

The overland Monthly" (San Fran
CISCO for March. fully illustrated has,
anong others, these features: Lake
Chelan," by w. d. Lyman; The Old
Don's Honor by Frederic L. Wheeler;
In Old Santa Barbara" by J. Torrey
Conner; Pacific Coast Light Service"
by J. NJ. Baltimore; Campaigning in
the Philippines-II," by Pandia Ralli;
THE Mystic Voyage" by Elwyn Irving
Hoffman: Nights Metamorphoses," by
Minnie Kenny Fairbanks; "A Business
Transaction by Emily Patterson
Spear; The Wonderful Tides of the
Bay of Fundy." by Granville E. Foster:
"Somoa Illustrated" j. F. Rose Solely;
Song for the March Wind" Warren
Cheney; AT Home With Aguinaldo,"
".The Lucky Find Mine" E. Wheat
Gilmore; "A Love Song" Edna Head
Mccoy; The Whispering Gallery"
The record-union., 1899-03-13

"Gunton's Magazine" for March CNew
York, has these valuable papers, CRISP
forcib,e, progressive and full OF inter
est to thinking people: 'The Era OF
Trusts" Labor Laws in the United
states )" Events Worth Noting,
Municipal Socialism, The Etnlcs OIL
Ticket Scalpng, Distinguished Ecoi..
omists: IX-Say," Editorial Cruclpie.
1.-The Menace of Immigration, Inc
Standard of Life "Gunton INSTITUTE
Studies for March," Common Sense on
Money" and the regular reviews ana
notes.