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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-16
IS ENCOURAGING READING.
Reports of Col. Baden-Powell's Elk
plot at Mafeking.

| London, Nov. 16, 5 a. m.-The most
interesting and in fact the only news
Of the war now comes from the western
frontier. the accounts of Colonel
Baden-Powell's brilliant exploits at
Mafeking forming quite lively and en-
couraging reading.
Trench work is quite novel in Boer
tactics and some curiosity is evinced as
to who may be directing them and as
to what it still to be shown.
Nevertheless both at Mafeking and
Kimberley conditions seem altogether
| favorable. So far as Natal is con-
cerned the British must possess his
soul in patience and trust to General
Butler
Belated dispatches from Ladysmith,
dated Nov. I, tell of a languid bonn
bardment and of a native rumor that
the Basutos are on the war path,
which is supposed, according to one
correspondent, 10 have had the effect
of inducing some of the Orange Free
State troops to abandon the siege and
to return to their own territory and
also to be accountable for the slack
ness of the attempts on Ladysmith de-
fenses.
Another correspondent says it is re-
ported that in the attack upon the
Free State forces at Dewdrop the
Beers had 800 in killed and wounded.
The statement that the Beers are
intrenched so closely to Ladysmith is
held in some quarters to indicate that
they are running short of ammunition
for guns.
Ali General Buffers arrangements for
the advance from Durham. it is rumor-
ed. are practically completed and news
Of it may be expected in a few days.
The war Office has received several dis
patches dealing with military details,
but ii is not likely that these will be
published. The whereabouts of General
Butler is not publicly known here, but
he is believed to be up country some
where
Colonel Plumer, it is thought, has
abandoned the attempt to relieve Mafe-
king. The admiralty has engaged the
fast steamers Gaul, Norman, Dome
castle and Avondale Castle to embark
the greater part of the Fifth division
of 10000 troops at Southampton for the
Cape.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-16
BLOW TO THE REPUBLICANS
KENTUCKY COURT DECIDES
CASE AGAINST TAYLOR.
His Entire Plurality In Louisville,
1890, May Be Thrown out-Goe-
bells Election Claimed.

Frankfort. KY, Nov. 15.-There is
renewed confidence around the Goebel
headquarters tonight, probably as a
result of the decision of the court of
appeals today dealing an expected blow
to the Republicans by a ruling which
practically decides in advance adj
versely the mandamus suits filed by
the Taylor attorneys in several coun-
ties to compel the county election COM
missioners to certify the vote.
1t is probable now that the Jefferson
county board, which includes Louis
vile, will proceed to throw out several
precincts in that CITY contested on
grounds of fraud, and especially where
the state militia were present or near
the polls on election day.
1t is claimed here tonight that Tay-
lor's $500 plurality in the city of
Louisville may now be almost wiped
out.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-16

with the company and have the wage
question adjusted, if they would return TO
work. The business men said they be-
lieved the company would extend the
working time 10 nine hours per day and
make other concess,o ns in the event OF the
men returning to work.
The boilermakers and machinists held
meetings tonight and declined to accept
the business mems proposition and decid-
ed to continue the strike. A number or
the strikers have left the city. and others
are preparing 10 seek employment else
where. There is a small force of machin-
lists working enough to handle the repair
work. New men are being put on as fast
as they apply for work.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-16
STRIKE AT CHEYENNE.
Kachinists Refuse to Return to Work
In Union Pacific Shops.
(Specis 10 The Herald \

Cheyenne, l-yo.. Nov 15-The Union
Pacific shop strikers made the announce
ment today that they have been notified
by the grand lodges of the Machinists'
and Boilermakers' associations that the
Cheyenne strike has been sanctioned. and
that other lodges of the orders along the
Union Pacific system have been notified
that no work should be done on engines
for the Wyoming division.
Today a committee of Cheyenne BUSH
ness men held conference with the strik-
ers. and agreed to take the matter up
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-16
COMMANDER OF BOER ARMY
KILLED At LADYSM|TH
Terrific Battle is Fought at Mafeking in Which the
British Forces Are Victorious.
Baden-POwePs Troops Ventured Into the EnemyS Camp
and Wrought Havoc With BayOnet and Bullet.
~
Durham, Sunday, Nov. PIT is rumored here that
= Commandment General Joubert Of the Bosr forces, is
: dead.
Durham, Sunday, Nov y, evening. Times :
Of Natal publishes telegram from Loruenzo Marques
: saying that General Joubsr was killed in action
Thursday, Nov 9.
\ r. \ = \ y y \ y y r.

simply smashed up by the concentrat-
ed fire of seven guns and 1000 rifles.
THE Beers at first held on to their
advance pluckily, but they could not
live when they came to short range, the
men being shot down at 800 yards.
The enemy is expected to draw off
early in order to defend Pretoria There
is still no news from the south. AS
send this message off 900 Beers have
gone south with wagons and have COM
menced shelling''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-16

asserts that 1880 rations of salt car
rion labeled New York. 1899 had to
be thrown overheard as it was~full of
disease" adding they only salt down
the very worst portions of very inferior
beasts and pigs
This has aroused a storm of indigna-
ton against the rascally contractors
and incapable admiralty transport Off
GERS who allowed filthy sailed brisket
beef to be furnished to the troops"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-16
Plunged Down Shaft.

! 1t all happened so suddenly that the
unfortunate victim was falling head
J long down the shaft before the other
men could render any assistance or stop
the upward flight of the cage. Imme-
| diately after the cage had reached the
surface number of men were lowered,
and in the stump, a distance of more
than 1,4OO feet from the top of the
shaft, a horrible sight was witnessed
Scattered all over the bottom of the
shaft were the crushed and mutilated
remains of the hapless miner. The
fragments of the body were gathered
up and put on a sheet, while other por-
tons were placed in a box and con-
veyed down town. The body, accom-
panied by nine fellow miners, reached
thee camp here at noon. and was taken
to Richards undertaking shop.
Inquiry By Coroner.
Acting Coroner Ferd Stevens sum-
moned a number of the men who had
been on the cage when the accident &C.
CURED for the purpose of making in
quiry into the cause of it. None of
them could tell how it happened or
what caused it, but the suppoSition is
that the deceased had been working in
bad air and became faint from the eff
fects just as the cage was nearing the
surface, and fell off without warning.
Until last May he had been working
at Butte. Michael Harrington, a
brother-in-law of the deceased. is one
of the shift bosses at the DAILY West
Work was suspended in the mine hor
the rest of the day. AS no blame could
be attached to anyone an inquest was
deemed unnecessary. No funeral ar
rangements have yet been made.
General Manager John ]. DAILY was
seen in reference to the Mccarthy acct
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-16
SILVER AND LEAD

Silver, $3.50 per ounce.
Lead, $40 per LOG pounds
Copper, 1890 per pound.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
Kansans start Home Oct. 20.

San Francisco, Oct. 23.-When it was
announced that General Shafter had
issued an order author izing the en-
ployment of civilian clerks to assist the
clerks of the Twentieth Kansas in COM
pleting the clerical work necessary be-
fore the muster out, there was general
rejoicing among the troops, for it meant
great relief to the overworked men and
certainty of an early trip home.
The train bearing the Kansans viii
eave here at o'clock on the evening
If October 20, the train running in two
sections.
Major Whitman was presented with a
beautiful gold watch by the men of his
battalion. 1t bore the inscription:
Presented to Major Frank II. Whit
man by the enlisted men of the Second
battalion, Twentieth Kansas, U. S. V.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
What Iselin Said.

New York, Oct, 23.-Mr. Iselin, OF
the Yacht Columbia said to an Associa-
ted Press reporter: "Of course 1 am de-
lighted at the outcome of today's race,
for it demonstrated thoroughly that in
a strong breeze the Columbia is more
than a match for the Shamrock. / am
glad we had so much wind, for it gave
us an opportunity to dispel the illu-
sion that the Columbia was not heavy
weather boat. Having sailed on the
Columbia all season l have been able
to test her in all kinds of weather, and
her work shows that my confidence in
her ability to successfully defend the
Americas cup was not misplaced"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
nod on Divorces

Troy, N. Y, Oct. 23.-The New York
Presbyterian Synod approved Bishop
Rotters stand on the divorce question
by the adoption of the following reso-
3utiOn;
THE synod of New York, recogniz-
sng with sorrow and alarm an increas-
Aiag tendency toward IA lowered regard
Htsx siie sacredness of the marriage tie,
hereby enjoins upon all its ministers
absolutely to refuse to marry divorced
PERSONS except it is the innocent party
NADER divorce granted for reasons
&niiy recognized in the New Testament
aad further urges upon all its ministers,
sisurch officers and members to use all
possible proper means to cultivate a
high moral and religious sentiment in
ali communities.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
Venezuelan Crisis Over.

Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 23.-The
srisis is virtually over. General An
dzadc. the president, has accepted the
sOaditions proposed by the insurgent
oonmander, General Cipriano Castro,
and will go abroad the presidency de-
voiviug on the vice president. Gen
exal Castro will enter Caracas peace,
fully thus avoiding bloodshed and a
Dictatorship.
The final conference between General
Castro and Senior Matos. the special
mvoy of General Andrade was held
yesterday. General Castro proposes
that popular convention should be
assembled twenty days for the election
Of a new president and the adoption of
= new constitution, under which ar
rangcment he would succeed to the
presidency.
The general feeling here is that way
is open for the digniticd withdrawal of
General Andrade.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
To Divide Up Samoa.

Berlin, Oct. 19.-It is understood that
the three governments are giving seri-
Gus consideration to the ACCESSIBILITY of
the partitioning of the Samoan Islands.
Germany is not opposed to such plan,
declaring that its adoption will be the
only effectual means of settling trou-
blesome question, but she wants the
island of Upolu, giving Tutuila, upon
which PagoPago harbor is located, to the
United States and Savaii to the English
Such method of partitioning will
probably be objected to by Great Brit
ain, as Upolu is the most important is
land of the group, Apia, the capital,
being located thereon. In the coming
conference undoubtedly consideration
will be given to the suggestion of par
titioning the islands.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
AguinaldO's Brother a Traitor.

Chicago, Oct. 1s.-A special from
Tacoma, Wash, says: Mail advices re-
ceived from Hong Kong report that
Baldomere Aguinaldo, brother of the
insurgent leader, is imprisoned at
Filipino headquarters and will soon be
shot for treason. Aguinaldo says that
he will not interfere with the court
martial sentence of his brother to
death!
Early last month, it is alleged, Bal
donnre embezzled $4,000 from the
Treasury and with five others escaped
into the American lines, intending to
reach Hong Kong via Manila. While
he slept his associates stole and di-
vided the money, leaving him penni-
less. He returned to the Filipino
headquarters and was arrested.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
bER STRONGHOLD TAKEN.
British Captured Artillery On a
Rough Hill.
ARTILLERY DID NO DAMAGE.

Loudon, Oct. 2i.-The war office has
spocivcd the following official dispatch
from Ladysmith at half past three this
afternoon. This from Glencoe:
l'Wc were attacked at daylight by n
zD~cc roughly estimated at 1000. They
kad placed four CT five guns in position
ON \ hill 5.4OO yds east of our camp and
tsey fred plugged shells. Their ar
aiGicry did no damage. Our infantry
fc~ned for attack and we got our guns
saeo position. After the position of
tAsc enemy had been shelled our infan-
fry advanced to the attack and after a
BARD fight lasting until 1870 p. m, an
almost inaccessible position was taken,
atsc enemy retiring eastward. All the
Bocr guns have been captured. We
eaa see our soldiers at the top of the
hill. Our cavalry and artillery are
skiu out.
General Symons is severely wound
cd. Our loss heavy"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
CATTLE FOR MANILA.
Plenty of Them within Ten Days Cab,
Order.

New York, Oct. 19.-In private let
ter received from Manila, one of the of
ficers of the commissary department
there makes the important statement
that with the opening of the present
campaign it will be possible to secure
all of the live cattle necessary to send
forward with the various columns
operating from Manila. He says that
cattle can be secured from Singapore
and Tien-Tsin within ten days of cabl7
ing, and that there is an abundance of
native beef of very satisfactory quality
to be found in the island south of Luzon.
In addition, he observes that it is not
likely that any arm of the service ex-
cept the cavalry will be called upon to
operate very far from the railroads, as
Aguinaldo himself must stick compare
lively close to the railroad lines to pre-
vent trespassing upon the territory OF
his old enemies, the Hill tribes, of whom
he stands in quite as much fear as he
does of the American troops.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
| WAS SHAMROCK WEATHER.
Sir Thomas Upton Means to Chal-
enge Again If He Can.
COLUMBIA WON AS SHE OUGHT.

New York, Oct. 23.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton, who has expended a million dol
lars on the races for the Americas cup,
is reported as saying
"We had perfect Shamrock weather,
our boat was handled magnificently,
not chance was neglected. Columbia
won because she ought to have won,
and am satisfied that it is SO.
81 am glad of one thing and that is,
while / have failed to lift the cup
have succeeded in proving to the Brit
ish public that was right when | said
that an English gentleman could come
over here with the absolute certainty
of getting fair play. If he behaves
like gentleman he will be treated
like gentleman, and in any event, he
will be accorded perfectly fair and
sportsmanlike treatment. This has
always been my belief, in spite Of all
assertions to the contrary, and l think
1 have convinced the world that am
right in this belief.
my opponents have treated me not
only fairly but generously. Not sim
gle request of mine has been refused.
They have granted all that l asked,
freely and unhesitatingly, in short, |
have received nothing but kindness and
sportsmanlike treatment from first to
last. Under these circumstances, feel
that can truthfully say that if must
have lost, it is pleasure to have lost to
such friendly rivals"
Sir Thomas then proposed the health
of the Columbia, her crew and her own
ers, which was drunk amid cheers and
hand-clapping.
Sir Henry Burdett added to the enthu-
siasm by declaring that ''Sir Thomas
has, it is true, failed to lift the cup, but
he has succeeded in lifting the hearts
of the American people"
II desire to add" resumed Sir
Thomas, 'that l mean to challenge
again if l can arrange matters so as to
make it possible"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
STATE SOLDIERS HOME.
Inmates to Vote There Their Home Coun
ty Tickets.

Topeka, Oct. 19.-Secretary of Stat.
George A. Clark is now preparing poll
books and tally sheets for use at the
Dodge City soldiers home at the com
ing November election. For many
years she inmates of that institution
were permitted to vote as residents OF
Ford comfy. Three years ago con-
test arose over the election of county
commissioner. The case went to the
supreme court and it held that the in
mates were not entitled to vote for Off
GERS Of Ford county. The Legislature
last winter passed law giving the in
mates of the home the right to vote in
the counties from which they were
sent. The secretary of state must sup
ply the poll books and the tally sheets
and the clerk of each county must send
to the commandant of the home lot OF
election ballots and the names of the
soldiers from his county at the home.
The inmates will vote at the home.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
A TRAITORS PRICE LIST.
Three Offers by Filipino General to Be'
tray His Commander.

Manila, Get. 21.-General Otis has
received messages purporting to come
from the insurgent general, Pho Del
Pillar, Offering to sell out his army and
to deliver Aguinaldo into the hands OF
the Americans. Although he is not
satisfied that this offer is authentic, 1t
is not intrinsically improbable. The pol
icy of General Otis is firmly set against
buying any surrenders.
Pho Del Pillar offers for the sum OF
$50, 900 to refrain from attacking Ma
Mia with his army; for the sum OF
$3.50, 900 he offers to surrender his
army after sham battle, besides FIR
ing into the air, and for the sum OF
$1,000 he says he will procure the
overthrow of the instruction and the
capture of Aguinaldo, Palermo and the
other leaders. In the course of the
communication he refers to Aguinaldo
in contcmptuous terms, indicating that
strained relations exist between them.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
Dewey Must Rest Quietly.

Washington, Oct. 23.-The Dewey
house committee, which has in charge
the purchase of home for the admiral
from the moneys received by popular
subscription have selected house No.
1747 Rhode Island avenue, northwest,
known as the Fitch house. The house
is one door removed from the corner OF
Connecticut avenue, in which is regard
ed as the most desirable section of the
city. 1t is understood that the amount
OF the popular subscription was sutfi-
cient to cover the cost of the house, its
furniture and all incidental expendi-
lures.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
Ammunition for Transyaal.

Fort Said, Oct. 1.-the German
steamer Kaiser, from Hamburg, is dis
embarlSing at the entrance of the Suez
canal 1000 pieces of ammunition con-
signed to the Transvaal. This step is
taken in order to avoid seizure in the
Ked sea by British cruisers. The am
munition will probably be re-embarked
for Hamburg on board the steamer
Werzog, which is shortly expected
here. The Kaiser was Swallowed by
She British second-class cruiser Thetis
kizrough the Mediterranean. The Thetis
PASSED into the canal. 1t is reported
that several German officers are on
hoard Che Kaiser, bound for the Trans
yRaI
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
Fire I'm Wichita.

Wichita, Oct 9.-Yesterday morning
fire destroyed the big drygoods store of
George Innes & Co., on North Main
street. The stock was utterly gone in
an hours time.
A man slept on the first floor, but was
not awakened until the fire had burn
ed, though the second floor from above.
1t was probably thirty minutes after
the fire caught before the fire depart
ment received an alarm. The fire start
ed in new addition just built, and, it
is thought, started from the electric
wires in that part. The insurance was
about 5000, which probably lacks
$50. 900 of covering the stock.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
A Library for Manila.

San Francisco, Oct. ga committee
Of prominent citizens, headed by Rab-
hi Jacob Voorsanger and including a
mong its members, General Shafter,
Mayor Phalen and Mrs. Phoebe Hearst,
has taken steps toward the establish.
ment of library in Manila for the use
of the United States soldiers. The pro
ject, which was originated by the late
Colonel Miley, has been taken up with
enthusiasm by men and women who
are determined to carry it into execu'
ton.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
Hillmon's Trunk Never Opened.

Leavenworth, Oct. 1S.-The Hillmon
case was called for trial upon the open
ing of the United States circuit court.
George f. Sharritt, clerk of the Uni
ted States circuit court, brought into
court about wagon load of records tc
be used in the Hillmon insurance case.
Among the traps is the old trunk, the
property of John Hillmon, which is
supposed to contain his personal eff
fects. The trunk was sealed at the
coroner's inquest twenty years ago and,
although it has been ''fled" with the
clerk of the federal court ever since the
famous case was started, it has never
been opened. Neither side seems anx'
ious to have it opened.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
Soldiers Taken to Their Homes.

Topeka, Oct. 21.-The complete plan
Is for the state to pay the railroad fare
bf the soldiers home after the Topeka
reception.
This will bring the soldiers from San
Francisco to Topeka and then send
them to their homes free of expense to
them.
This is part of the Governors plan
about which little has been said. 1t
will be included in the general bill of
expense for transportation home from
San Francisco and the railroads will
await the session of the legislature for
remuneration.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
Chinese MINISTER TALKS.
Tells Commercial Congress Some
Interesting Facts.
GLAD FOR CHANCE TO ANSWER,

Philadelphia, Oct, 21.-During the
discussion in the International Coamer-
cial Congress of resolution relating to
Chinese immigration and trade, WI
Using Fan, Chinese minister to Wash
ington, gave some figures relating to
Chinese in this country. He said:
II wish to answer one of the speak
ers here who make the remark:
"'It is all very fine to say that it is
not just to exclude the Chinese from
America, but China has 4O0, 900, 600 in
habitants, and if the exclusion law is
repealed will not these come to Amer
| ica?'
II am very glad the question was
asked, so as to give me the opportunity
of answering. The Chinese that come
here come only from two provinces in
Canton. You never see northern
Chinaman here; no men from Shanghai,
for instance, except in the diplomatic
corps.
lncSe TWO provinces hdNC =" PoPui"
tion of only about 10000 so that,
even should all come, which is mani
testify absurd, it would not be very seri-
GUS The total number of Cinnamon
now in America is about 100000. Why
did the people come? Thirty years ago,
when you were constructing your west
ern railroads, you sent agents to China
and begged the laborers to come here.
OF course, others followed their example
later. But, had you not done this, do
not believe there would have been any
Chinese laborers here.
"These men do not rob you. They
work day and night and make faithful
servants. admit that they want to-
make few dollars and go home, but is
not that just what you Americans who
come to China want? l believe that to-
get the trade of China it is worth while
to repeal this Objectionable statute"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1899-10-27
Reformed Church Synod.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Oct. 23.-The syn
cd of the Reformed church, embrac-
ing Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska
and California, is in session at Lone
Tree, la. Rev. Mr.. Blosser, of Orange
vile, ILL.,, was chosen president; Rev.
Mr.. Boomershine of Marquette, Ia,
and Rev. Mr. Shuri, of lola Kas., were
elected stated clerks, and Rev. Mr..
Ruffna of Nebraska, corresponding
SECRETARY.