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Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
FIGHT SAvAGES IN AFRICA
American In Charge of Telegraph
Expedition Defeats Natives
with Heavy Loss.

LONDON, Oct. 30.-Mail advices from the
Congo announce that Captain Mohun. for
merly United States consul at Zanzibar, who
is commanding the Belgian Tanganyika-
Congo Telegraph expedition, has reached the
Congo Free State and was engaged at the
end OF July in a fierce battle at Zanguli
where the force consisted Of ten Europeans
with Captain Mohun commanding. Shortly
after the attack Baron Dhamis, the Belgian
commander dispatched three companies of
soldiers to assist Mohun and the enemy,
consisting of cannibals who horribly torture
their wounded, We're finally routed. Captain
Mohun did great execution with a rife. 1t
is estimated that the enemy numbered 1900
men and lost 300 killed and 600 wounded
The Belgian force lost nine men killed and
forty-seven wounded. The enemy fled TO
Tanganyika.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31

He illustrated how the course pursued
by the administration during the Spanish
war and the Philippine insurrection was the
only just and honorable one in justice to
the people, who, by the results OF the war
which Mckinley and the administration by
every means sought to avoid, had come un-
der our protection and for the upholding
OF our government among nations and the
protection of the flag. In forcible language
he showed the unfair and un- american man
ner in which the political enemies of the ad
ministration had hindered and impeded the
loyal efforts by the administration to pacify
the Philippine islands and said that had it
not been for the sympathy and support
expected from the new democratic party
under the leadership of w. ]. Bryan the
insurrection and turmoil in the Philippines
would long since have been at an end 1t
was one OF the most mastery presentations
OF the political situation ever listened to
by st, Paul and Howard county gather
ing of enthusiastic people and was fire.
quently loudly applauded.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
HOBART POPULAR IN WASHINGTON.
News that He Had Suffered Relapse
Cnuscs UniNcrsnl sorrow.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30.-The news that
Vice President Hobart has suffered a re-
lapse and might not be able to survive the
latest attack shocked Washington, where he
is decidedly popular and highly respected.
1t has been known for some time that sud-
den attack might completely PROSTATE him
at any moment and it was realized that his
days of activity were over, but nevertheless
his friends were not prepared for today's
advices.
The vice presidents case was alarming
large part OF last winter and at Thomas
Vile, Ca, his condition became so grave
during visit with the president to the
home of Senator Hanna that 1t could not
longer be concealed from Mrs Hobart,
though kept from the sick man himself.
Vice President Hobart returned north earlier
than expected because the southern climate
did not give him the relief expected, but
failed to improve much and has been al
most an invalid ever since. His loss should
his present attack result fatally, will be
regretted by his colleagues in the senate,
with whom he had a greater influence than
his predecessors in the vice presidential
chair.
One old senator said tonight that during
his long time in congress, no person had
filled the position who was SO constant in
his attendance ais Mr.. Hobart. In conse-
quence, he became a very efficient presid-
ing officer. He was freely consulted and his
advice asked on party affairs.
"He was" said the senator, "open, hon
est and square in all his rulings and en-
deavored to treat everybody justly"
Senator William p. Frye of Maine is now
president pro tenn of the senate and as such
pTesides during the absence Of the vice pres
dent. In the event OF Mr.. Hobart's death
Mr.. Frye as president pro TEN will call the
senate TO order when 1t meets in December
next.
The relations between the families oi
! tho president and the vice president were
| of an unusually cordial character. The
members Of the two households saw more
CT each other informally than has been the
case for long time previous TO the present
| administration. 1t was no uncommon sight
! to see the president walk TO the Hobart
| houSe and the vice president and Mrs. Hobart
| and their young son return the call in iht
| same informal manEer. frequently in the
! evening the vice president and Mrs. Hobar
! would go over to the White House and spenC
an hour or more in conversation before thC
president went upstairs 10 his office. Mre
Mckinley and Mrs. Hobart are close friends
! During Mr.. Hobart's Illness the presiden
wal frequent visitor to the house, inqur
ing as to the vice presidents health. Tht
| night the vice president and his famil!
left their home for the seaside the president
came to the house and remained until tn,
carriages had left for the railway, sta
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
THuRsToN VISITS NORTH BEND.
NebrasLa's Senior Senator ExpOunds
Strnight RepubIicnn DOctrIne.

NORTH BEND. Neb., Oct. 3O.-(Special
Telegram )-Senator Thurston spoke here
this evening to an audience of about 1000
At 1880 the opera house was filled, but the
senator had not arrived For an hour and
forty-fve minutes the audience patiently
waited for the. speaker, who had been de-
layed by late trains. In explaining the de-
lay, the senator said that three years ago
under democratic management SO little bus
mess was done that trains were always on
time, while under the present republican
conditions the roads are 50 crowded that
he has not been en- time this year.
The senator gave but scanty mention 10
Holcomb and strongly endorsed Judge Reese.
He showed that the tariff is the foundation OF
prosperity and reviewed the broken promises
and false predictions OF the democratic
party. He showed that prosperity Is pres
ent and exposed the absurdties OF the dem
ocratic talk about trusts and imperialism
He appealed to populists to leave those
whose every prediction has proved incorrect
and come back to the party that provides
two jobs for every man.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
BRYAN EXPLAINS GOOD TIMES
Republican Rule and Its Accompany
Ing Prosperity Alleged to BE
simply n Coincidence.

HASTINGS Neb Oct. 30.--(Special Tel
egram.)-W. j. Bryan delivered an address
in Hastings this afternoon. On the speak
ers' stand were Governor Poynter, Silas A.
Holcomb and r. d. Sutherland, but Bryan
was the only one who spoke. During the
hour of his address he seemed to be con-
tent to amuse the crowd with fables and
biblical quotations During the course OF
his talk he said the fusionists stood today
exactly where they stood in 1896, but the
republicans had left their work undone and
taken up new issues. He upheld the in
come tax and denounced stamp taxes.
In speaking of the money question, Bryan
said the gold standard was un- American
and fight would continue against 1t until
70, 900, 900 people adopted free silver without
the aid or consent of any other nation on
earth. He said the trusts created the ad-
ministration and now the administration was
crying: Remember thy creator" He ac-
knowledged there was more money in cir
culation today than there was in 1896 and
also acknowledged that times were better.
but he attributed 1t to the gold finds in
Alaska and the famine In Russia.
"Republicanism means Imperialism" he
! said, land II the republicans succeed
it means that the United States
will have a large standing army, which Will
dominate party and politics." In referring
! TO tne Treaty. bryan ludL III ~ tOulu
have been made as he wanted II, there
never would have been a drop OF blood shed
and there would have been no need for a
large army in the Philippines.
! There was very little applause through
| out his entire address and a lack OF en-
thusiasm was very evident. Bryan badges
were being sold in the crowd. but the only
ones who sought their purchase were the
employees from the asylum.
KEARNEY, Neb., Oct. 3O.-(Special Tele-
gram Wv. ]. Bryan, Judge Holcomb. Gov
ernor Poynter and General Vifquain arrived
I here this afternoon and were driven to the
Midway hote! by Superintendent Hoxie OF
the State Industrial school. number OF
citizens called on the party. On being ques-
toned regarding his prospects OF being the
presidential candidate Mr.. Bryan said: II
don't know whether i will ever be president.
but | will worry the republicans long
time"
The opera house was crowded to its scat
ing capacity while Bryan was speaking and
an overflow meeting was held at the armory
hall at which Holcomb and Poynter made
speeches. After Bryan had finished speak
ing he addressed the overflow meeting and
the other speakers addressed the audience
at the opera house.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
VICTORY FOR BOYLE
Kearney Man Comes Ont Ahead in His
Tussle with Secretary Porter,
DECISION LEAVES NEVILLE OUT IN COLD
Will Not Go on Ticket as the Democratic
Nominee in Big Sixth.
BASED ON PRtPoNDtRANCE OF EVIDENCE
Evident Intention Of Democratic Convention
Not to Fill Vacancies.
BASED ON PRtPoNptRANcE OF EVIDENCE
VOTERS FLOCK TO REPUBLICAN PARTY
Letters Come in Daily from Populists
Announcing that They Will Sup
port Recsc-Mnndamus Case
Mt Columbus.

LINCOLN, Oct 3O.-(Special.) Judge
Cochran, in county court today, decided
against Secretary of State Porter in the case
OF Juan Boyle OF Kearney and an order was
issued restraining him from certifying to the
county clerks of the Sixth district the namo
OF William Neville as the democratic nomi-
nee for congress. The court holds that the
evident intention Of the democratic conven-
tion was not 10 authorize the congressional
committee to fill vacancies on the ticket and,
further that no such resolution was passed.
This opinion was formed from the preponder
ance OF evidence and is. in short, exactly
what was asked for by Boyle
Secretary Porter was out OF the city today
and 1t is not known what action he will take.
The certificates of Nevilles nomination as
the democratic nominee having been sent
out, it is supposed that the county clerks in
the Sixth district will act according to the
decision and not place Neville's name on the
ballot as the democratic nominee.
Letters are being received daily at the re-
publican headquarters in this city from vot-
ers who acknowledge for the first time their
allegiance to the republican party and the
republican candidates One was received to-
day from Wilson Hewitt, county clerk OF
Hooker county. Mr.. Hewitt was elected by
the populists. He says shall vote to sup
port the present national TINS
year. This Is the duty of ALL This county
will give greater per cent republican vote
than ever before
Takes Case Into Court.
COLUMBUS, Nebl Oct. 3O.-(Special.)-
James G. Reeder, chairman of the republican
county central committee, has filed petit
| tion in the district court praying for man
damus compelling County Clerk G. w. Phil
| lips to place the name Of Manoah B. Reese
first on the ticket instead of the name OF
Silas A. Holcomb, as was intended.
Judge Hollenbeck was here Saturday after
noon and granted an alternative writ. but
as he is a candidate for election on the dem
ocratic ticket for district judge did not wish
to try the case. The alternative writ: directs
| the county clerk'to appear before the court
| October 81 and show cause why he should
not be mandamused. Judge Powell Of Omaha
| is expected here tomorrow to hear the case
| in all it's details.
| In the meantime the time Is growing short
and according to the strict letter of the law
/, the sample ballots should be ready for deliv-
cry now. If the court should grant the man
damus asked for 1t would mean reprinting
part Of the ballots, and 1t is doubtful IL
this could be done in time to reach some Of
the townships The case has created consid-
cradle excitement and the outcome will be
watched with much interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
ADMIRAL DEWEY WILL MARRY
His Friends that He VIII Wed
Mrs. w. u. Hnzcn.

WASHINGTON, Oct sO.-Admlral Dewey
announced to some OF his more
intimate friends tonight the fact
OF his engagement to Mrs. w. b.
Hazen Of this city. Mrs. Hazen is the widow
of General Hazen, formerly chief signal Of
ficer OF the army, who died about ten years
ago, and is a sister of John r. Mclean,
democratic candidate for governor of Ohio.
Mrs. Hazen, since her husbands DEATH
has made her home with her mother. She
is a woman of large means, about 40 years
OF age and popular in the best social circles
OF Washington.
The news of the admiral's engagement
first became known tonight when the ad-
niral announced the fact to few OF his
friends. Later in the evening he visited the
Lafayette Square theater and while there
also communicated the news to some OF his
near friends and to Secretary Long, who oc-
cupied one of the boxes
While the date of the wedding Is not
definitely known the understanding is that
1t will take place sometime during Noyem-
Der.
Rumor has connected the names Of the
admiral and Mrs. Hazen for some time, but
little attention was paid to the matter. 1t
was at the home OF Mrs. Mclean the mother
of Mrs. Hazen, that the admiral stopped
when he came to Washington after his re-
turn from Manila.
Previous to his departure to take charge
of the Asiatic squadron. two years ago, he
had been a visitor at the house. The ad-
mrals first wife died in 1872 She was the
! daughter of former governor of Vermont
One child from that marriage, a son. Is now
living in New York General Hazen, the
former husband OF Mrs. Hazen, died on
January 16, 1887, and son from their union
died last wear
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Forecast for Nebraska
Generally Fair; Southerly Winds.
Temperature Mt Omaha yestcrdnyt

casting their first ballot. Governor Crounse
followed, deducing logical reasons why the
principles of republicans leaders should be
adhered to and why the candidates now ask
ing election should be chosen Upon the
assertion that Lincoln and Bryan compared
favorably he demonstrated conclusively
that there was no comparison. His COM
mendation OF Judge NJ. b. Reese was glow
ing and in comparing the legal ability OF
Messrs. Reese and Holcomb the latter paled
into inslgnifcance. There were frequent ap-
plause and unabated good attention.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31


NEW YORK. Oct. 3O.-vice President Ho
home in Paterson, N. j., suffered re-
lapse the morning. He had succession OF
choking spells, resulting from an imperfect
action of the heart, an old aflliction, COM
plicated with inflammation of the stomach.
MIR. Hobart has not been able to attend to
his private affairs for the last two or three
days and an intimate friend has been given
power of attorney to sign checks and attend
TO other matters Of that character.
One Of the physiciane in attendance to-
night at o'clock said that while the con-
dition of Mr.. Hobart was serious, he was
better than at any time within the last
twenty -four hours
Vice President Hobart has been i'll ever
since the close of the last congress. Dr..
w. E. Newton says that between IL o'clock
last night and o'clock this morning Mr..
Hobart's condition was more critical than
during the eight months he has been i'll.
After passing the critical period at o'clock
he rested well until daylight, when he began
to gain strength, and during the day he was
in good spirits and improved some. During
the day he had been able to sit up in bed
and was able to talk with Mrs. Hobart and
their son.
The doctor refused to make any state
ment as to the cause of Mr.. Hobart's ILL
ness He said, however, that the report
that Mr.. Hobart's mind was in any way
affected by the illness was quite untrue.
This statement was also made by the family
and by Herbert Tuttle. DR.. Newton said
he might make full statement within a
! few days
No one is admitted to the Hobart house.
! All callers, even the neighbors, are referred
to Dr. Newton and only Mrs Hobart and
| her son are allowed to see the sick man
Herbert Tuttle stated that Mr.. Hobart's con-
dition was not critical this evening, although
he admitted the case had taken serious
| turn last night. Mr.. Tuttle was kept busy
replying to kilograms of inquiry during the
| day. Among those who wired to know Mr.
Hobarts condition was secretary to the
president, Mr.. Porter.
! A. A. Wilson, Mr.. Hobart's lifelong friend
and law partner. said he did not think Mr.
Hobart would die tonight, but that he feared
the vice president had not long to live. He
refused to enter into details relative tt
the malady from which the vice president
suffered, but his idea was that it was neces-
sarily fatal, although not Immediately so
Mr.. Hobart has not bean out Of his house
for weeks and in consequence of his condi'
tion is said to be very feeble.
At 1O30 tonight word came from the
sick room of the vice president that Mr.
Hobart was conscious and had recognized
those around him. A. few minutes later HI
was asleep and resting quietly. DR.. New
ton, who visited him at II p. M, said tina
his condition was apparently improved. Onl!
the immediate members Of the family ant
the nurses were at the house tonight. DR.
Newton had no fear of Mr.. Hobart's dealt
tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
SENATOR HAYWARD AT PAWNEE
EIucidates Party Principles ana
Draws Comparison with Demo-
cratic DOgmas.

PAWNEE, Neb., Oct. &c., Especial Tele-
gram) UNITED States Senator Hayward G.
A. Murphy of Beatrice and Frank w. Collins,
assistant United States attorney general,
addressed an immense audience at the opera
house in this city tonight on political issues
from a republican standpoint. The meet
ing was the climax of the campaign and
brimful of patriotic enthusiasm
Collins spoke in place OF r. w. Taylor
of Ohio, 1t being impossible for the latter
to reach here in time for the meet
ing. Collins is a brilliant, forcible
speaker and held the attention of the au-
dience for solid hour in defense of the
administration and its policy. His ref
erence to the maintenance of the flag in
the east as an issue demanding the support
OF every voter in the country received tre-
mendous applause from the adherents of all
parties.
Senator Hayward's speech dealt mostly
with republican party principles, comparing
the standards OF government maintained un-
der republican and democratic rule and de-
fning the inseparability of the present era
of prosperity from the wholesome influence
OF republican administration.
Captain r. p, Jennings OF Table Rock
an old time local leader OF democracy
brought down the house in strong repub-
lican speech. The meeting was a Tousing
success. The famous Pawnee City Military
band furnished the music for the occasion
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
SHIP REMAINS IN CIGAR BOX
Frank T.. Tyler is burned to Death
In His Cabin Near Duena
Vista, Colo.

BUENA VISTA Colo, Oct. 3O.-Coroner
Shelton was called today by a telegram
stating that Frank e. Tyler had been burned
to death in his cabin. Dr. Shelton brought
all that was left of the remains to this city
in cigar box and will send them to Kansas
City, where Tyler's wife and daughter re-
side.
search of the burned building failed
to bring to light any OF the dead mans be-
longings. Not even his watch or any money
could be found. The coroner suspects foul
play and an inquest will be held.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
Protecting Chinese Reformer.

SHANGHAI. Oct. 3O.--The British officials
here, hearing that the Chinese reformer,
Kang- Wei, is on board the steamer EN-
press of India, from Vancouver, have seLt
the torpedo beat destroyers Fame and Whit
ing to Woo-Sung, maritime town at the
mouth Of the Woo-Sung river ten miles
north OF Shanghai, to prevent the Chinese
from searching the vessel. 1t is reported on
the other hand that Kang Yu-Wei left Kobe
on the British steamer Rohilla. bound direct
for Hong Kong
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
Reinforcements for White.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3O.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from London says: General Whites
force is now known to have been strength
ened by regulars and local levies from
Pietermaritzburg until it includes fully 49,
900 men, with additional battalions moving
up from the coast.
From the scanty news received yesterday
a great battle still seems imminent, since
two large Boer forces are reported near
Ladysmith, even If General White has not
made determined attack on the enemy's
position.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
Movements of ocean Vessels. Oct. 30.

Al AhtWerp-ArrlNeh-Wes from
New York.
AT Yokohama Sailed - Monmouthshire,
from Hong Kong. for Portland Ore
AT d-Sailed-Alameda. for San
Francisco
At Amsterdam = Arrived - Werkendam,
from New York
AT New Observation-Disclosures from
Rotterdam.
At Glasgow - Arrived - Buenos Ayrean,
from Montreal; Pomsranian, from Montreal
AT I-iverpool-Arrived-G from New
York.
AT Bremen-Arrlved-Fr der Crosse.
from New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
Chaplain MaiIiey at weeping Water

WEEPING WATER, Neb., Oct 3O.-(Spe-
cial Telegram)-The opera house could not
hold the crowd that assembled tonight to
hear Chaplain ]. II. Mailley. The first part
OF his talk was devoted to answering a cir
cular that had been scattered around during
the day by the fusionists. His answer to
these was to the point and then he went
after the opposition in good shape The
meeting from start to finish was enthusiastic
and its appeal to the voters so strong that
it is felt much good was done. Mr, Mailley
gave his reasons for being republican, for
standing by the administration and also
stated that whoever was president he would
support the administration. He differed from
Bryan. who said while here recently: Your
president not ours"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
Hcnsnn. for ThnnL.riXinn.

ALBANY, N. Y, Oct. 30.-In his procla-
nation designating November 30 as day
of thanksgiving and prayer issued today,
Governor Roosevelt says: 'It is right
that we should give thanks for the pros
nerity that has come to the nation and
for the way in which this great people i'm
the first flush of its mighty manhood is
moving forward to meet its destiny and TO
that destiny brings 1t face to face"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
Inspection of TransvanI Troops.

QUEBEC, Oct. 30.-Thousands of people
from all over Canada attended the inspec-
ton of the Royal Canadian regiment of in
fantry for the Transvaal on the Esplanade
today. Premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier and all
the Dominion ministers were present and
officers from nearly all the corps in the
Dominion. The Transvaal troops appeared
in heavy marching order and the scene was
one Of the widest enthusiasm.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
stark Discusses Worn Themes.

WESTON. Neb,, Oct. SO,-(speclal. Wv L.
Stark addressed a iair-sized audience in
knights OF Pythias nall at this place Sat
urday night. The olu cry OF free silver
anti-imperislism, antitrust and the income
tax was raised once cnore. The speaker was
given good attention. but the audience was
not 20 enthusiastic as gatherings q this kind
have been in the past. The people are too
busy TO stop and be told about their woes.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
Christian TRAVELLING Men Organize.

JANESNIL LIE, WIS, Oct. 3O-Commercial
travellers have organized into a national So
c.ety Of Christian workers to be known as
THE G!dtons" At n secret meeting the
following officers were elected; President,
s. +. Hill, Beloit, Wis; vice president,
w. j. knights, Janesyile Wis; secretary,
J. III. Nicholson, GAINESVILLE. Wis. The new
organization has $50 members TO begin with.
The object of the society Is to recognize
Christian travelling men and encourage one
another in Christian work.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
IndustriaI peprcssion in Indin.

BOMBAY, Oct 3O,-The mill owners here
have decided to work four days a week on
account OF the depression in industry due
TO the failure of the cotton crop. the glut OF
yarn in the China market and the cheapness
OF yarn.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
sixty Men Lost During Y.ar

GLOUCESTER, Mass, oct. 3O.-Sixty men
of the Glouct ster fishing fleet were lost dur
Ing the year Just ended. less number
than usual. They left fifteen widows and
twenty-six children. Fifteen vessels, val
ued at $40, $50. were lost.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-31
Fusion Meeting AT Trenton.

gram)-J. T. Mcclure OF Beaver City fusion
candidate for district Judge. and A. C. Shall
lenberger OF Alma gave addresses to fair
sized crowd in the Methodist Episcopal
church tonight. Mr.. Shallenberger was
the first speaker He evaded the money
question, saying it was before the people
and wao well discussed in 96. He spoke on
trusts and Imperialism principally and con-