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Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
BOER AND BASUTO.

Cape Town, Oct. 24.-The following
advices have been received here from
Mazeru, Basutoland, dated October %:
"A reliable native lately visited the
lager of the Orange Free State troops
just opposite Mazeru. He found it to
consist of wagons surrounded by turf
piled three feet high. He noticed only
a few Mausers. The Boer commandant
questioned him regarding the feeling
of the different BasutO chiefs, princi-
paIly the paramount chief, Lorothodi
and in order to draw out the com
Tnandant the native replied that the
natives side with the Beers.
"Thereupon the commandant said
that the two republics wish to kill the
Britishers and to make over and gov
ern the Basutos, restoring to the lat
ter the part of country which the Free
State formerly took from them. AS to
the Britishers, those whom they failed
to kill they would drive into the sea.
The commandant wished a decision
on the part of Lorothodi and the other
chiefs as soon as possible, whether
they would fight the Beers or British,
because his contingent was anxious to
help the Beers elsewhere"
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25

and other personal property, upon
which he did not pay taxes. The ad-
ditions n7ada to his tax valuations
are: 1894, $1,275. 900: 1895, 100000;
1896, 81, 500. O0O; 1897, s2.175,0OO; 1893,
50. 525, 600; 1899, $4,5S1, 900.
If the money is collected Morgen-
thaIer will get twenty-five per cent of
it. and also other sums reported by
him He presented his evidence TO
Auditor Adkins. claiming that certain
men and firms had not paid as much
taxes as they ought for the last few
years When Adkins was convinced
that Morgenthaler's representations
were correct. he added the valuations
and taxes to the books of the county
The Henry B. Payne estate was in
creased, as follows: 1927, $4I4.0o0
each year; 1898 and 1899, 1924, 800 each
year: total tax added. $1s5.447.o6.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
WANT A BUREAU
FIRST DaV of California niRerS'
ASSOCi5

San Francisco, Oct. 24.-This morn
ing's session of the California miners
association was given up to the hear
ing of committee reports and speeches
from congressional representatives.
Senator Perkins was first called to the
platform and he proceeded to knock
the proposition of asking for a cabinet
officer on mines and mining. by saw
ing that all the miners could hope for
would be a commissioner. similar to
the land commissioner.
Tirey L. Ford made a speech pre-
senting the Hon. Lafe Pence, late OF
Colorado, VINO took the platform and
paid graceful compliment to the
CaHfornfans, among whom he has late
ly cast his lot. He spoke at length on
the efforts of the western delegation
to force legislation through congress
that would be favorable to the miners.
Anent the cabinet officer. he took
issue with the previous speaker by
urging that an attempt should be made
10 secure a representation for the
mining industry in the presidents cab
met He spoke also of the project for
the preservation of flood waters. say
ing that an investment in this direc-
ton will be the most profitable ever
made.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
MASONIC GATHERING.

Chicago, H., Oct. 24.-Hundreds of
knights Templars and Masons of high
degree from all parts of Illinois are in
Chicago today for three important Ma
sonic conventions. At the Masonic
temple this morning the forty-third
annual conclave of the grand com
mandery of Knights Templars began
its sessions and this gathering viii be
followed in turn by the forty-seventh
annual assembly of the grand council
OF the Royal and Select Masters of Ma
sonry and the fftieth annual convoca-
ton of the grand chapter of Royal
Arch Masons.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
Nothing from the Invested Town
for a Week.
ANNEXATION BY The BOERS
The Orange Free State Takes In q
Part of Cape C0I0Ey-The Dutch
Negotiating With the bsSufOS
So AS TO Be Left with a Free
Hand 10 Push the English off
of AfriC3.

London, Oct 24-The colonial Office
has received a cablegram stating that
President Steyn of the Orange Free
State has issued a proclamation an
nexing the part of Cape Colony which
is north of the Vaal river. This means
GriquaI and West Bechuanaland, ap-
parently in consequence of the Free
State forces having seized the railway
and all stations north of Kimberley
except Mafeking, unless Mafeking has
fallen since the last news from there,
which is a week old.
The colonial office this evening pub
lished a dispatch received from the
British high commissioner in South
Africa, Sir Alfred Miner, communi-
eating a significant dispatch from Sir
Godfrey Laigden, the British resident
commissioner in Basutoland, calling at
tention to the recklessness of the Ba-
sutos, who. he says, he has been try
ing to calm.
The resident commissioner adds:
"Our policy, however, has been made
difficult by the clustering of the Beers,
who have freely threa tened to attack
Masuru and other stations. These
threats, combined with intriguing,
have contributed to rouse excitement
among the natives. I wish to place it
on record that the Beers have un-
wisely attempted to shake the ale
glance of the Basutos and frustrate
oar efforts toward tranquility. The
Beers, therefore, are responsible for
any commotion and for the alarm re-
garding native invasions which now
prevail"
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
LETTMOUR'S MISSION
Coming TO Obtain the Removal of
General Otis.

Washington. Oct. 24.-War depart
ment officials express doubt as to the
reported mission of Editor Lettmour,
said to be proprietor of the Manila
American, who arrived at Vancouver,
3. c., yesterday, for the alleged pur-
pose of urging on the authorities here
the removal Of General Otis, and the
promotion of General Lawton to the
command of the United States forces
in the Philippines. Late copies of the
Manila American received at the war
department, have at the head of their
editorial column the names of w. j.
Matthews as editor, and H. F. Sey-
mour as manager, and there is no
mention of any Editor Lettmour. Off
GERS who have returned from Manila
say they do not recall Lettmours con-
nection with the paper, but General
Corbin locates him as a former enlisted
man of the Utah battery. The Amer
lean officers have considerable interest
in the Manila newspaper as a number
Of them contributed to securing its
in English as a means of
general information.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
CANAOA'S OFFER
For a Permanent Settlement of the
Boundary Question.

London, Oct. 24-Canada's final
proposition for permanent settlement
of the Alaskan disputes has been Civ
en- to the Associated Press. The propo-
sition is to concede .Skaguay and Dyea
to the United States if Canada receives
Pyramid harbor.
Russia, it has been learned by
the Associated Press. has agreed
to arbitrate with the United States
the claims resulting from the
seizure of the sealers in Bering sea,
which has been pending eight years.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
DRIVEN FROM NEGROS
The panay Insurgents Quickly Dis-
posed of.

Washington. Oct. 24.-The war de-
partment has received the following
cablegram:
Manila, Oct. "a Hughes reports
that the Panay insurgents have been
driven out Of the island of Negros.
tByrne, with a good force, assaulted
one band and after a severe engage
ment killed ten of the rebels and took
thirteen prisoners.
a detachment of native troops en-
countered another band Of the insur-
gents and succeeded in killing six of
them There We're no casualties on the
American side in either engagement.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
CATTLE SHIPMENTS
New and Easier Rule for the
Qu0FdntiRed Districts.
Shipments Nay Be Made After No
VSmber g. Those Coming TO
Arizona from Infected Localities s
Must First Be Inspected.

Washington, Oct. 24.-The secretary
of agriculture has promulgated an Or
der modifying previous regulations
concerning shipments of catuie aft-.r
November 1 from quarantined dis
tricts. 1t permits shipment after that
date without restrictions. except those
enforced by local regulations to all
points except those in Tennessee, Mis-
souri,, Kansas, western Texas, Okla
homa. New Mexico and Arizona
Cattle intended for these states are
allowed to he shipped after undergoing
infection.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
COLORADO CLUBS.
The State Federation in Session at
Denver.

Denver, Colo, Oct. 24.-The annual
convention OF the Colorado State Fed
Grafton of Women's clubs opened here
today with a large attendance The
first session opened in Unity church
with addresses of welcome by local
club women, which were responded to
by Mrs. James H. Baker, president of
the federation, and by prominent Wis
iting delegates. After luncheon, which
was held at the church, the convention
listened to various committee reports
and to several addresses.
Tomorrow's programme will include
the detection of officers and a luncheon
at the residence of Mrs. T. NJ. Patter-
son as the entertainment feature of
the day. Delegates are in attendance
from Colorado Springs, Boulder, Lead
vile, Pueblo and numerous other cities
throughout the state
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
HEAD END COLLISION.

Salt Lake, Utah. Oct 24-No. 3, the
west bound passenger train on the Rio
Grande Western, ran into an east
bound freight train last night a short
distance west of Cotton, Utah Both
engines were damaged and the train
delayed The passengers injured were
E. E Benjamin, Prosidio, slight bruise
on head; Jos Hatch, bruised arm and
leg.
l. l. Baumgarten, Salt Lake, slight
ly bruised.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
BRYAN A FALSE PROPHET.
Abundant Reasons Why the Republi-
cans Should Carry Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb, Oct Ex-senator Or
can state central committee, has given
out an interview, summing up politi-
cal conditions in Nebraska, which he
believes justifies predictions of repub-
lican victory. He asks comparison of
the two tickets and platforms and
says, in part:
Nebraska is an intensely loyal state.
It has had in the Philippines a regi-
ment which has made the name of Ne
braska known throughout the civil
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
HEAVY LOSS ON POWDER.
Total Supply of the SmOkeless Ex-
plosive Is Worthless.

Washington, Oct .24.-The officials
of the ordnance bureau of the war de-
partment have made the discovery
that the great supply of smokeless
powder now on hand is practically
worthless. Through some chemical ac-
ton. the nature of which has not yet
been determined, it's explosive power
has been increased to such an extent
as to make it dangerous
A few days ago. at Sandy Hook,
some of the smokeless powder was
used to fire a 10-inch gun, and when
the full charge was set off the gun
burst. The gun thus lost was of the
newest pattern of seacoast artillery
and cost $4,000. After the explosion
a test was made of the powder and the
change which had taken place in it
during storage was discovered.
The supply of smokeless powder now
on hand, which is believed to have
been rendered worthless. cost the gov
ernment $5OO,OOO Contracts for a
81 900 600 additional supply of the same
character of powder have been sus-
pended. Before the accident at Sandy
Hook, it was supposed that the United
States was manufacturing the best
snOkeless powder turned out in the
world Some new experiments in the
manufacture of this particular kind of
powder will now be conducted to ascer-
tain where the defect is.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
TOM JoHNsoN's UNPAID TAXES
Inquisitor Claims Apostle of Henry
George Owes County S433 3S3.

Cleveland, O., Oct. &C. E. Nor
genthaler, the tax inquisitor for this
county, and Retiring Auditor Adkins
claim that ex-Congressman Tom L.
johnson, the eminent apostle of the
late Henry George, owes this county
$433, ,3S3. 90 in back taxes. This sum, it
is alleged, is due on property which
Mr. Johnson has failed to report to
the assessors. Morgenthaler says he
has discovered that Tom L. Johnson
was a heavy owner Of stocks, bonds
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
YELLOW FEVER.
The Disease Continues to Make Head
way.

Jackson, Miss, Oct. 24.-Two new
cases Of yellow fever have been re
ported in Jackson since last night,
making total of twenty
Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 24-Key West
reported twenty-five new cases and
two deaths from yellow fever last
night. Miami reported eleven new
cases for yesterday, but the disease is
mild.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
THE PANAMA. ROUTE
It's Purchase and CnniroI by the
U ). AdVis ed.

Philadelphia. Oct. 24.-H. =. Gudger.
United States consul at Panama. spoke
at the commercial congress in favor of
the route contemplated by that canal.
He said: after a careful survey of
the field I believe the time is ripe for
the purchase by the United States and
control of this canal"
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
QUIET ON ORANGE RIVER.

Cape Town. Oct. 24.-President Steyn
of the Orange Free State is close to
Aliwalworth, near Herschel, on the
borders of the Orange Free State. The
Boer camps on Orange river are quiet.
Flowing and shearing are proceeding
and there are large quantities of stock
on the river bank.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
A CUBAN LOVER.

Peoria, Ill, Oct. 24.-Juan Garcia, a
Cuban, and his sweetheart, Miss Bes-
sic Mahoney, daughter of a prominent
publisher, were found dead today in
the road near here. Garcia had shot
the girl and then himself. Her par
ents had objected to their marriage.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
TRAIN WRECKERS' WORK.

Charles City. Ia, Oct 24.-Train
wreckers last night ditched an engine
and three coaches of the northbound
Illinois Central passenger train by
spiking the rails. The engineer was
bruised but all the others escaped.
The engine was demolished and the
property loss is heavy.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
KILLED HIS BROTHER.
Gourdins Merchant Shot While Dis
cussing Business Differences.

Charleston. s. G.. Oct. 24.-N. 7.
Pittman of Gourdins. s. G., was shot
and killed at the Hotel Calhoun today
by his brother. A. J. Pittman of Sum
merville. There had been bad blood
between the two men for some time on
account of business differences. but ef-
forts had been made to reconcile them.
Both of the brothers are past middle
age. and they are well known in this
section of the state They met at the
hotel by appointment and went into a
reading room to talk business.
A few minutes later a. J. Pittman
began firing at his brother. He shot
five times. three bullets taking effect
death being almost instantaneous. He
claims to have acted in self-defense
but upon what ground is not known.
The murderer was arrested. The
prisoner was perfectly cool. but de-
clined to discuss the tragedy.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
VICTIMS OF CAPE NOME.
Cargo of Half Starved Passengers
Brought to Seattle.

Seattle. Wash, Oct 24.-The schooner
Hera, which left Cape Nome on Sep
tember 26, arrived today. Two men
died on the way down of starvation.
The only supplies aboard when the
schooner arrived was a little flour and
water The crew was in pitiable
state. Two hundred persons were on
board Some of the passengers were
half crazy from starvation and lack of
water.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
AN OLD MURDER.

Paris. Mo, Oct 24-The grand jury
this afternoon returned an Indictment
for murder in the first degree against
Alexander Jester, on a charge of muG/
dering Gilbert Gates, son of Chicago
millionaire, twenty-eight years age.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
CHoATE SEES SALISBURY.

London, Oct. 24-United States Am
bassador Choate visited the foreign
Office today and had an interview with
the Marquis of Salisbury, the premier.
1t is understood that the subject under
consideration was Samoa.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
sHAFTER's SUCCESSOR.

Washington. Oct. 24-It was posi-
lively stated at the war department
that no decision had been reached in
reference to the vacant brigadier gen
eralship in the regular establishment
resulting from General Skaters re-
tirement
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
sIGsBEE's NEW PLACE.

Washington, Oct 24-Captafn Sfgs-
bee is to be relieved of the command
of the Texas about December and as
signed to duty in the navy department
as chief of the bureau of naval intelh-
gence.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
DIR. JAMESON WILL ASSIST.

DR. JAMESON WILL ASSIST
Lorenzo Marquee, DeIagoa Bay, Oct.
24.-Dr. Jameson, who became famous
through the raid which he headed into
the Transvaal, and his companion,
Col. Grey, have arrived here from Eng
land.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
MORE MARrNFS.

Washington, Oct. 24,-secreeary Long
has issued an order for the dispatch Of
another battalion of marines to C1vtte.
naval station near Manila
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
MILES IN THE WEST.

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 24.-GeneraI Mel
son y. Miles and party arrived in this
city this morning. In the afternoon
General Miles started west on a hunt
ing trip with Col. Cody.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
AGUINALDO's THREAT.

Manila, Oct. "a smportant fighting
is expected at Iloilo at any time. The
insurgent general has promised his fol-
lowers to ''unron the bloody SCROLL
soon.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
STRIKE IS REMOTE.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. 24.-The
possibility of a great strike is believed
today to be remote.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
w. c. T. L. SELECTION.

Seattle, Wash. Oct 24-The national
convention of the w. c. T. U. today
reelected all the national officers.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
THE SHAMROCK TO RETURN.

New York, Oct 24-The date of the
sailing of the Shamrock for home is set
for next Tuesday.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
VENEZUELAN GOVERNMENT!

Caracas, Venezuela, Oct. 24.-General
Cipriano Castro, the insurgent leader,
has assumed control of the government
and formed a cabinet.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
REFUGEES SEARCHED FOR GOLD

Lorenzo Marques, Oct. 24.-The last
of the leading Randites and managers
of the gold fields and OF the Eckstein,
Robinson. and Champ dor mines. to-
gether with body of engineers, ar
rived here today. They report that
they were. searched for gold at the
frontier by the Beers.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
FITzHUGH LEE COMING HOME.

Havana, Oct. 24.-General Fitzhugh
Lee viii start for the United States on
Saturday on thirty-day leave of alb
sence.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25
JEFFORDS' BAD SHOWING.

New oYrk. Oct 24-Ruh1in won from
Jeffords in the fifth round.
Arizona republican., 1899-10-25

Continued on Eighth Page.l
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-02

Bishop, OF Kalamazoo. Mich, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Ressler,
at the Raleigh last week.
Mr.. Lightfoot Wormley and Mr..
Thomas Purcell. of Richmond, are the
guests of Mr.. William Dey, on Butte
street.
Miss Spillman. of Richmond. who has
neen at the Beach during the month of
June. has returned home.
Miss Grace Thurston. OF Richmond,
Is visiting Mrs. w. II. II. Trice.
Miss Monte Reid, of Roanoke. came
yesterday to be the guest OF Mrs. c. X.
Curtis at her cottage at the Beach
during July.
Miss Hammond. OF Charlotte. n. c..
Is the guest of Mrs. Bate. at Ocean
View
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Smith and Mr..
Garrett Smith viii! leave tomorrow to
spend the summer at Virginia Beach.
Mr.. Fisher. of Richmond, is stopping
at the Princess Anne.
Misses Louie and Mabel Bonsal, of
Baltimore, are visiting their aunt. Mrs.
5. Is. Pegram. on CRANKY street
Mrs. W. C. Wilson has returned from
a visit to her mother. Mrs. Phillips, in
Seaford Del
Mr.. and Mrs George w. Taylor and
the Misses Taylor left yesterday to
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-02

Miss Elizabeth Minetree, of Washing
ton, who has been visiting Miss Mary
Lou Gray, left Wednesday for home.
DR.. John Francis woodward left
Friday for a trip abroad. While away
DR.. woodward will take the clinics at
London. Paris and Vienna.
Miss Florence Wilson, of Richmond.
arrived yesterday for a months STAY AZ
Virginia Beach.
Mr.. Talaferro Wilton, Of Lexington
spent several days last week with Mr..
arthur Freeman. on Boush street.
Professor a. Bellezza and family will
leave Monday for Rockbridge Alum
Springs for the summer months.
Miss Lucille Randolph Gibson. of
West Point. Miss. is the guest of Miss
Neliie Mason at her home. Or York
Mr.. Richard Winston, OF Williams
burg. is the guest Of Mr.. Robert
Hughes. Jr.. in Client
Miss Celeste Doyle, of Baltimore. ar
rived yesterday and is stopping at Mrs.
foliard's Cottage, at Virginia Beach.
Miss Bessie Doyle left last week to
witness the graduation OF her cousin.
Miss Henry. in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Wright and
daughter, and Mrs. L. Wright. of Prov
'dence. r. l.. and Mr.. and Mrs. T. e.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-02
3 WATT, I%IGT~TEXV 81 Ola y. sN5

party was such success. About thirty
young people piled into n wagon cover
ed with hay and enjoyed the ride to the
view and back thoroughly, as did they
the time spent Mt the resort. Miss Vir-
gina Lee acted at chaperone on this
occasion, which proved such a happy
one for the little ones.
Mr.. John Shelton Williams entertain
ca n number of his friends very delight
FULLY Saturday afternoon by giving
a tug party. OF course Old Point was
the destination, and most ENJOYABLE
was every minute of The time spent
with so affable an host.
Miss Margaret Delk, of Suffolk. Is the
cues. OF her cousin, Mrs. William II.
Brooke, on Boush street.
Mr.. Guy NJ. Mason has returned home
from college in West Virginia.
Miss Pool, of Richmond. is the guest
of Miss Annie skenk. on Charlotte
street.
Mr.. John G.. Tilton and Mr.. r. p
Warrington left Friday for New York,
from which place they sailed Sat
urday for two months travel through
urope.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Taliaferro. OF
Baltimore, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Caldwell Hardy. on Cranky street.
Mr.. Richard l.. Dobie left yesterday
to spend the summer at Capon Springs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-02

has been the guest OF Miss Bessie
Doyle. In Client. left last week, 10 be
one OF a house party in Baltimore.
Miss Smith is the guest OF Miss
Blanche Baker.
Mrs. George w. Gordon and family
are at their cottage at Virginia Beach
for the summer.
Miss Maria Tucker is Mt home again
after n delightful months visit to Miss
Eliza Dodd ut the Beach
Miss Margaret Bull is visiting friends
on the Eastern shore.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T.. Blackwell and
Miss Carrie Walters left last week for
Europe. where they will remain several
months.
Miss Susie Payne and Miss Mary Lou
Gray left yesterday to visit friends and
relatives in Rockingham. n. c.
Mr.. Il. \. Page and family are spend
ing their summer vacation at Ocean
View
Miss Virginia Jordan left yesterday
to visit relatives in smithAeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry L. Yurner left
last night Tor stiansbnrg to spend
the suSpp,er Z, { TSS S.
Nj. Nslnafa II. Turner ana family
! nave gone to Roanoke II spend 81 short
tine With Mrs., Turner 81 rel atives. and
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-07-02

Klc!ncrt's "Gcrn"-No. 2-15c. a pair.
40. lie. par. No. 4-20c. pair.
No 5--2jc a pair.
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bunch.
Ecder's rompadour Drush-7c. a yard
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T. IS, binding cord odGe-white and
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Mohalr Braid-extra wide-b yards to
bunch-l0c. bunch.
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g. z. :. and 9-inch Hand forged Steel
Shears. 2jc. a pair
i: u. E*ira quality Shcars-all sizes
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finest grade stoel-razor edge-25c.
n pair.
MISUNDERSTANDING Linen Thread
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Ever Ready" Mending Tissuc-5c. a
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