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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-24
Battle at Belmont.

Orange River. November 23.---
Hon. Mr.. Logan, member of the
Cape Colony legislative council,
who has just returned here from
Belmont. says tho British troops
engaged the Beers this side OF Bel
mont. their artillery practice being
splendid. The British infantry car
rled the hopjes at the point of the
bayonet and drove the Beers from
their position.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-24
MATEKING AND KIMBERLEY.
Reports Indicate That Towns Are
Quiet,

London, November "a, s a. n.-7The diary
has arrived. Ii gives little that is new.
At that date Colonel Baden Powall had
no idea OF being relieved for fortnight.
or perhaps for month Both Nafoking
and Kimberley, however, seem TO be quiet
Later details regarding the Arundel reaon-
nossance say that the Beers were en-
gagged 10 destroying the railroad. One
account says that after the retirement
an ambulance train with doctors was sent
out from Naauwpoort II this were so
the British casualties must have exceeded
three.
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NOT GOOD POLICY.
r,.,e sam Does Not want to Initiate
Wnrsbip Movement.

washington, November 2s.-lt Is sad
q, the navy department that the dis n
c,ination Of the Department to order Rear
Admiral schley to South Africa fa' no
connection whatever with the personality
" .hot ofacer. 1t is regarded as ma feF
~ National policy to refrain from sending
~ ,',arshinr 10 enter The Cape or Delagoa Bay
w. W nmrhan. II is felt 10 be unwse for the
T,itei states to initiate the sending oil
warsbius TO South Africa now.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-24
ENEMY RETIRED.
Official Report of what Was battle
Of Belmont.

Orange River, November 23.---Noon An
OF wittepuis, just above Orange River, this
morning and the British artillery succeed
ed in forcing the enemy to retire The
following official communication was Is
sued TO the press respecting Il;
"ArtilIery firing commenced at 4 45 a.
m In the hills bearing east-norheast
from Orange River. at an estimated dis
lance OF twelve miles. II ceaged a. 7
o'clock. the enemy retiring 10 the hills
on tho sky line bearing east-northeaFt,
az an estimated distance Of fifteen miles
from here. The artillery IL firing again"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-24
Three Briton. Wounded.

Naauwpoort, November 20, 5:2s p. M
A British force 200 strong, consisting of
mounted infantry and police with few
cavalry, partly entran, reconnoitered
toward Colesburg today under General
French and accomplished eighteen miles.
They were fred upon By a party of Beers
concealed on a hill. Three men were
wounded
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-24

at Broken Nail, taking with them armed
natives
General French conducted a reconnois.
sanee toward Arundel, which he found
held in strength. He withdrew with three
men wounded.
THE Beers are reported moving from
Natal to the vicinity OF Bloemfantoin.
Telegraphic communication with Belmont
has been reopened and heavy rngage-
ment reported. The postmaster at Hope
town reports that the Kuruman people
have defeated the North rebels"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-24

fflnslon. November 23.-For Eastern
-hala Friday; easterly winds. shifting
|l'l' saturday fair and cooler.
ieSas and New Mexico-Partly cloudy
Y and Saturday northerly winds.
taoma and Indian TER. tory-Partly
ala cooler Friday; Saturday fair;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-24
ARMED DUTCH.
They Have Gone to Join the Rebels
Mt Broken Nail,


London November 90 The war office
has received the following dispatch from
General Forrester-Walker at Capetown:
General Gateacre reports having yes
terday "wednesday enGamped q battalion
OF infantry near putterskraal and that
reinforcements OF mounted troops with
half battalion OF Infantry arrived at
the same camp today.
THE Dutch rising continues In the
Broken Nall districts. The police at Mol
lens report that armed Dutch have left
Cradock (Cape Colony to join the rebels
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-24
THREE INVESTMENTS.
General Joubert's Resources Seem
To lie Enormous.

London, November "a, 5 a. m.--The sit
uation in Natal remains obscure. Fight
ing Is reported at both Estcourt and La
dysmilh. 1t was at first reported that
heavy firing had been heard In the drec-
tion of Willow Grange, leading to the be-
lief that General Hildyard lad made a
sortic. Later dispatches announce hat
General White SORTED from Ladysmith aud
inflicted demoralizing defeat npon the
Beers.
II would be premature TO give Full ere-
CONTINUED ON Second PuGe.l
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
Storm on the Coast.

EhlnEton. November 2s.--storm north.
|Gis ,. N, Storm developing of Texas
algh north TO northwest winds are
P'ed tonight and Friday.
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General Observations

ss'a'lons taken by the United States
u bureau at all stations at p. NJ. 18TH
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-24

uoers mt stormberG.
Capetown. November 23.-The BoerS
occupied stormbers. southeast OF
Burghersdorp, Monday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-11-24

Durham, November 20, 7:S5 p. m.--The
Natal Times this evening says: During
the night attack Sunday General White
captured several Boer positions with guns
and much material.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18

O. V. c., October 16, 1863, being less than
fifteen years Of age at that time. He
served with this regiment until the close
Of the war, having been with his com
pany every day from the time he en-
listed, until he was discharged, Novem-
Der IA, 1866. Many words Of pr@&alsHS
many instances Of bravery and return
ness during his army life, have hey hi
by his comrades. Il n
He was married September IA, wife 81
Miss Alvira Barnes of Rochester, ale n
them was born one daughter, ,wSaf u b
her mother live to mourn the loss of a
kind father and husband. He has lived
in Wellington for the past nine years
and had large circle OF friends in this
community, and also in other places in
which he has lived.
He departed this life Sunday evening,
January s, 1899, after an illness Of only
one week, pneumonia being the cause Of
his death. His age was 80 years and
q days.
The funeral was held from his late
home on John street, Wednesday morn
ing, his pastor, Rev. R. L. WaggOner
officiating. The burial took place at
Rochester, O., under the auspices Of the
G. A. R.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
Public Sale.

F. E. Ingrahm having decided to quit
farming will offer at public sale, We'd :
nesday, Feb. 1, on the Ingrahm farm,
situated one mile south and one-half
mile west of Spencer, the following
property tOwit:
One heavy work horse, 1 heavy work
mare, in fold, IL extra dairy cows, con-
sisting Of registered and high grade
HOlstein and Durhams, one we'll trained
shepard dog, about 1870 bu. wheat, l5O
bu. corn, about 10 ton good hay, 1000
bundles corn fodder, 20 chickens, bind
er, mower, cultivatOr, 1 hay rake, 1
drag, 2 plows, heavy wagon, hay
rack, grind stone, harpOOn hay fork
and pulleys, open buggy. boat sled,
! cutter, road wagon, set light double
harness, crOss-cut saw, and other ar
ticles to numerous to mention.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
Henry White, auctioneer; j. H. In
grahm, clerk.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
EDITORIALS.
AN OBJECT LESSON.

WHEN the congress of the United
States unanimously and promptly passed
a bill placing the enormous sum Of fifty
millions Of dollars in the hands Of the
President of the United States, "for ma
tional Defense" the patriotic spirit Of
the people rang out in the nation strong
and true, and from end to end OF our
great country encomiums upon the stiff
ling Of partisan spirit was commended
In the press, upon the platform, and in
the pulpit. Nothing that the United
States, as nation, ever did was more
impressive, either Of the extent of the
patriotism, nor the generosity Of an
aroused and determined people, than the
passage of that historic and remarkable
act. Wisely, prudently, and with care
full regard for the exigenCieS Of the Oc-
casiOn. as well as with due apprecia-
tiOn Of the great and flattering conf
dence thus reposed in him, the President
Of the United States has administered
that great trust, and there is none in
in the land who has ever felt like ques-
tioning the disposition Of that vast sum
Of money, but on the contrary, unani-
nous feeling that, had every thought
that entered the Presidents mind, every
motive that inspired every act that led
to Its disposition, been written bold and
large before the country, the acts would
have been the same, the disposition Of
the fund no different than in fact 1t was.
For the national defense for the well
fare Of the entire nation-it is essential
that congress should in the same spirit
now approach the subject Of dealing
with the revival Of American shipping
in the foreign trade. This is not par
tisan, nor party, question; it is essen
TALLY and wholly national question
question of national and commercial de-
Vel0pment. For that reason IL Is TO be
hoped that neither Of the great parties
in congress, nor any Of their representa-
tives, will be disposed to attempt to
make party or partisan capital, either
for or against measures offered for the
solution Of this vexed and complicated
problem. Let the same spirit that ami
mated congress in placing fifty millions
Of dollars in the Presidents hands, for
him to dispose Of as the defense Of the
nation required, again animate that
body in reviving the American mercan-
tile marine, for national defense, and
the future growth and permanent pros
perity Of our shipping will be definitely
assured.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
PHYSIOLOGY.
Evangelistio Meetings.

Evangelistic meeting, undenomina-
tiOnal on Gospel lines, will be held at
the old Salvation Army Hall. First
meeting this week Saturday night at $3.50
also Sunday at 2:30 and $50 p. m. These
meetings are to be continued an inde6-
nate time. All christians OF whatever
name or degree, anda cordial invitation to
spiritual workers to join us in these spec
ial meetings for the salvation Of the sin
ner and sanctifying Of the believer. Let
US be brethren of the Lords order. Make
your arrangements, even if you are a day
labOrer to attend these meetings. Let
everybody come, but let none neglect
their spiritual obligations. Let all
christians pray for these meetings, and
come to the upper room. Come early
and tarry. Tell and invite your neigh
Dor. W. W Harvey.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18

MRS. ALICE GoRDEN GULIcK, principal
of the International Institute for girls
in Spain, the only school in that country
for the higher education Of women, has
been hOnored with the badge of the Red
Cross in appreciation of her work among
Spanish prisoners at Portsmouth. She
is sister of Anna GOrden, so long Fran
els Willards secretary, and now Vice
president at large of the National WO-
mems Christian Temperance Union.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18

DESPITE the wonderful progress Of the
United States during the nineteenth Cen
tury, that hundred years may be said,
after all, to have been more devoted to
preparation than to expansion. With a
population reaching upward toward two
hundred millions, with our natural
resources and manufacturing skill con-
tributing to our own and the worlds
comfort, what will we be during the
next century,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18

EVEN If Cuba does elect to be independ-
ent, and have a Government and flag of
her own, she will, nevertheless, seek
close trade relations with the United
States. 1t will be far more to her inter-
est than to ours to cultivate the closest
trade relations. If the Cubans see this
thing in this light, they can so frame
their laws to to create a substantial ad-
vantage for American ships in their
trade with the United States "a cOnces-
sion, they may be sure, that the Con-
gress of the United States would be sure
to reciprocate advantageously to Cuba.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
SCHOOL NOTES.
Conducted by II. IL. KinnisOn.

Below will be found the questions used
at the last Teachers Examination, Jan
uary 7. Only eleven teachers were pres
ent. The number of applicants so far
this year is much smaller than for the
same months last year. As a rule
not more than half the applicants
are successful. Lack of clear
scholarship and inability to write good,
plain English characterize too many of
the papers handed in for examination.
But little attention is given to compost
tiOn work in the ungraded schools. This
defect should be remedied, and nothing
will sooner furnish such remedy than
supervision. Composition work, in all
its various phases, should be a part Of
the work of every pupil in every school,
and teachers should take pride in direct
ing such work. 1t is eminently practi-
cal. Try it.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
ADyICEs from Honolulu show that Il

ADvICEs from Honolulu show that the
annexation Of Hawaii has attracted to
the islands a host OF new cOmers- most
of them persons Of small means-who
might better have remained at home.
While the territory undoubtedly offers
many attractive opportunities for busi-
ness men commanding large capital, it
has very few, II any, for those lacking
money and influence. Hawaii is by no
means new country. It is already
well developed; Its resources are under
the control Of men who settled there long
ago, and the person who goes out expect
ing to make his fortune without taking
a reasonable amount Of capital along
with him Is bound to be disappointed
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
The Albany Launched,

The United States crusier Albany,
which was named by Mrs Calwell, wife
Of Lieut.. Calwell, Of the United States
Embassy, was successfully launched at
London, England, Saturday, by the
builders, the Yorkshire Ship building
Co. She will remain at London some
time before completed.
The above was handed to the Enter
prise by one of our school boys. We
would like to have our boys take enough
interest in what is going on in the world
to write it up and hand it to us for
publication.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
MRS. MARY II. HAMLIN.

Mrs. Mary R. Hamlin, daughter of
Deacon David and Hannah Webster, died
at her late residence on Taylor street,
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1899.
Mary R. Webster was born in Otis,
Mass, on July l3, 1911. She accOmpan-
led her parents when they removed from
Otis to Wellington, in 1923, the house
hold goods of the family being trans
ported in a wagon drawn by oxen, the
journey requiring six weeks. At the
time of Mrs. Hamlin's death, only three
persons, so far as is known, were living,
who were in Wellington at so early a
date, namely, Mr.. F. B. Manley, Mrs.
Ann HOke and Mrs. Jane Smith Morris.
Mary Webster had not the advantages
Of a collegiate education, but she was
fortunate in being under the instruction
of a highly educated lady for many years,
and she made the most Of her opportuni-
ties. She had bright mind, was quick
to learn, and loved study. She fitted
herself for teaching, which avocatiOn
she followed successfully for several
years. She was united in marriage to
Almanac Hamlin, of Clarksfield, o., on
May 13, 1S47. Her husband had varied
and important business interests, and
she, with her natural tact for business,
at once became his secretary and cOun-
sellOr. Mr.. Hamlin's health began to
fail within few years after his mar
riage, and the burden of his affairs
naturally fell largely to the cap
able management Of his wife, who
conducted the business thus devOlving
upon her, with rare wisdom and ability.
Three children we're born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Hamlin: David A., Henry B., and
William. Mr.. Hamlin died on January
/, 1854, and the infant son, William,
died during the same year. Mrs. Ham,
lin remained in Clarksfield until she had
practically settled her husbands estate
and then returned to Wellington, Her
eldest son, David, died in Wellington in
April, 1859, Of diptheria, aged ten years.
Mrs. Hamlin has made Wellington her
home since her return here from Clarks-
field, though she spent portion of sew
eral years with her son, Henry B., in
Wadena, Mimi, and Knoxville, Tenn.
Her failing health induced her son,
Henry, to drop all his business interests
elsewhere, and, with his wife, return to
Wellington in 1894.
Mrs. Hamlin was a true type of the
New England Puritan. She was WON
an of strong convictions and was un-
swerving in her allegiance to what she
deemed right She early in life, united
with the Congregational Church, and
until her death was a constant, faithful
member of it. She was liberal in her
contributions for church and benevolent
objects, she was just in oil her business
dealings, and was most thoroughly de-
voted to her family and friends. She
was woman of unusual intellectual
power, and bore the burdens and dis
charged the duties Of life, with grace,
dignity and ability. During her closing
years, when her intellect was somewhat
clouded, her thoughts turned to her old
home in Wellington, where her father
first settled, and she almost daily ex-
pressed a desire to go 'hOme." She
lived to good, old age. She was the
last Of her fathers family to go, and her
friends, with loving remembrance, may
rejoice that she is at last at rest and at
''hOme."
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18

ACCORDING to the agricultural papers
the farm products Of the United States
this year will be worth at least $1,0OO,-
600, 5000 more than in 1895. The balance
of trade in favor Of this country during
the past two years reaches the same
amount. This nation could carry on a
toIerably expensive war out of its annu-
al profits alone.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
Resolutions of Respect.

At a regular Review Of Wellington
Tent No. 105, X. 0. T. NJ, which was
held in their hall on Friday evening,
January, 13, 1899, the following resOlu-
tiOns were adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased the Great
Architect Of the universe to call from
his earthly labOrs our late brother, Sir
Knight John Dagnan; and
Whereas, feeling that we have lost a
valued brother, we hold it but just that
due recognition be taken Of bis many
virtues; therefore be it
Resolved, by Wellington Tent No. 105,
X. 0. T. NJ, that while we bow with sub
mission to the will of Almighty God, we
do none the less mourn for the brother
who has been called from us so suddenly
Resolved, that in the death Of Sir
Knight John Dagnan, this Tent laments
the loss of an esteemed brother and an
active member who was ever jealous of
the orders welfare and promotion; a
friend and companion whose memory we
cherish; citizen whose uprightness of
life was noble and worthy of imitation.
Resolved, that we as a Tent, present
to the bereayed widow and family ciIr
heartfelt sympathy in their irreparable
loss.
Resolved, that these resolutions be
spread upon the records of the Tent and
a copy thereof be presented to the family
of the deceased. Also that copy be fur
nished the local papers for publication.
Nv. W. Helman.
Committee Bert Knapp.
Peter GrenOw.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
Information wanted

OF Frank YOsker, who left his home in
Pitts6eld, Tuesday morning, January
10, '99. Description: 80 years old,
brown hair and mustache; had on brown
oyercoat, Kentuck Jeans pants and rub
Der boots. Send Information to B. L.
whitehead, Marshal, Wellington, 0.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express through the col
umns of The Enterprise, our heartfelt
thanks for the assistance and kindness
shown us by sympathizing friends and
neighbors, during the sickness and death
of our dear husband and father.
Mrs. G. Z. SutliffLand family.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
JOHN DAGNAN.

John Dagnan was born in New York
city, December 16, 1S4S. His parents re-
moved to Rochester, Ohio, when he was
but three months old, and he has resided
in Lorain county most Of the time since.
He enlisted in Company E., 18th
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18

low PapersP" Which Of these works are
prose2
5. Give your age, experience, and
length of last certificate. Do you favor
"Mational Expansion9" Why is the
subject of present INTEREST,"
U. s. HISTORY AND CIVICS,
l. Give short account of how Texas
became one Of the United States,
2. What is suggested to you by the
following dates; 1915, 1907, 1776, 1920,
1849, and 1861.
3. Tell for what Thomas Jefferson,
Benjamin Franklin, John C. Fremont
and John Sherman are noted.
4. How is the Supreme Court consti-
tuted.
3 What life offices are there under
the Constitution? Why are they made
life OfficesY
GRAMMAR.
l. Use the following words; metaphor,
concur, ideal, cosmopolitan, simile,
phrase.
2. Distinguish between declension
and comparison, and give examples Of
each.
3. Write ten lines about syntax.
A. Give prose for the following, and
parse the words in italics;
All! let as hobe that to our praise,
Good God not only recOns
The moments when we tread his ways,
BIT 7vhen the spirit beckons.
LOWELL.
GEOGRAPHY.
l. What are tidesp How caused?
Why higher at some placef than at
others?
2. What are waves? How causedP
How high?
3. Name the bodies of water about
Cuba.
4. Latitude and longitude of Cubap
Productions Of the sOilp Character of
peOple9
5. Name the seas on the eastern coast
of ASIA.
PHYSIOLOGY.
|. Make drawing Of the heart, and
tell the use of that organ.
2. Name the organs of special sense.
Which of them is the most useful?
3. What is the composition Of bOneP
How may it be shown?
4. What is blood? From what pro-
duced in the system?
.. What is alcohol? Why is it injur-
inns tO tho circulotinn9
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
Farm For Sale.

One mile east Of Wellington, known
as the late A. E. Sheldon farm; is well
watered; suitable for dairying or farm
ing. For further information inquire
Of Mrs Ella Sheldon, Wellington, O. St.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
For Sale, Horses.

Just received a carload Of Cleveland
horses. l will sell cheap or will ex-
change for sound, young marketable
horses and pay the difference in cash.
These horses are all acclimated and
ready for work. Inquire Of,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
For Sale.

The house and lot formerly owned by
DR.. HOlbrOOk can be purchased very reas-
enable and on easy terms.
6 T. s. Seeley, Norwalk, O.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
Gard of Thanks.

To the Maccabees, the G. A. R., and
other friends who so kindly assisted us
during the sickness of our father and
husband, and for the beautiful floral
offerings; also to the singers, we desire to
express our heartfelt thanks.
Mrs. Alvira Dagnan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. RObishaw.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18
Wanted.

Two or three horses or cattle, to keep
by the week. Also for sale, horses, hay
and bale straw. Box 316.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1899-01-18

s. X. Warner and G. W. Horr hereby
announce that they have transferred
their interest In DR.. Hollands Medicated
Salt to ]. W. Wight and Walter Avery.
G. W. Horr.
s. X. Warner.