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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-11-30
Died from an Unu.ual Aoo,dent.


Charles P. Russell, locomotive en-
gineer of Parsons, died recently in
Kansas City hospital from an injury
received 13 years ago. At that time
Russell was running an engine on the
Illinois Central. In a head-end coll
Hsion Russel's locomotive upset and
for 16 hours he was pinned under his
machine. His skull was fractured and
for two months he lowered between
life and death. About six weeks ago
an eruption on the head was noticed
and when the surgeons opened the
sore they found small piece of steel
and piece of brass. These two pieces
of metal were lodged near the brain
and had been there since the accident,
ID years before. Russell's constitution
was unable to Withstand the opera
ton.
Rich Harvest for Bank Robbers.
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal said
that an organized gang of bank rob
bers is abroad in Kansas. He warned
bankers to guard their vaults. Six
banks have been robbed recently and
all of the robbers have escaped. The
list of recent bank robberies reported
by Mr.. Breidenthal follows:
State Bank of Westphalia, Anderson county
Blown open, but robbers failed to reach money
and had time to reload
Bank of Melvern, Usage county-Bank safe
blown open and robbers got away with 81 ,2OJ
State Bank of Turon, Reno county-Safe
blown open and robbers stole $500.
State Bank of Leon, Butler countryside
blown open and robbers made away with 81 800.
State Bank of Republic, Republic county
Safe blown open but no money stolen.
State Bank of Parker, Linn countryside
blown open and 81 800 stolen.
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WANTS HOLLAND BOATS.
France sends Representative to
study the New Destroyer.

NEW lORIS, Nov % 3-Lieut. Gontran de
Faramond de Lafajole, naval attache of the
French embassy at Washington. and NJ.
Louis Revier, naval engineer, representing
the French government, have been in the
city recently inspecting the Holland boat,
and it is announced that negotiations have
been entered into between the representa-
tives of the French government and the
company controlling the submarine torpedo
boat for the construction of several vessels
Of the Holland type and also for the ex-
elusive use OF the patents of the submarine
boat for the French government. A list
OF the requirements of the French govern
ment was given TO the representatives of
the Holland company. In speaking of the
boat Lieutenant Faramond said:
II am pleased with what l saw In the
Holland boat. 1t is my Intention to recon-
mend that one of the French experts In
submarine navigation be sent here to study
the Holland. / will also recommend that
out of the appropriation now available for
the construction of submarine boats some
of the Holland type be purchased or built.
We want a great fleet of submarine boats.
and we want the best. With vessels OF this
type our harbors would be made impreg-
nable."
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lative Council, who has Just returned here
from Belmont, says the British troops en-
gagged the Beers this side of Belmont, their
artillery practice being splendid. The Brit
ish infantry carried the kopjes at the point
of the bayonet and drove the Beers from
their positions.
Noon-An engagement was started on the
other side of witteputs. just above Orange
river. this morning and the British ar
tillery succeeded in forcing the enemy to
retire. The following is the official COM
munication issued to the press respecting it,:
Artillery firing commenced at 4:45 a. m
In the hills bearing east-northeast from
Orange river at an estimated distance Of
twelve miles. 1t ceased at o'clock the
enemy retiring to the hills on the sky line
bearing east-northeast, at an estimated dis
tance of fifteen miles from here. The ar
tillery is firing again.
The foregoing is apparently the begin
ming Of a full description.
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OUTLANDERS GREET DIAZ.
They Ask Him to Stand for Re-Elec-
tiOn to the Pr esidency.

CITY OF MEXICO, Nov. 23-One Of the
most notable political demonstrations in the
history of Mexico occurred here this after
noon. when the foreign residents of this and
adjoining counties marched in procession
up the thoroughfare of San Francisco street
to the national palace to urge President
DiaZ to accept the nomination for re-elec-
ton by the Liberal party, whose convention
will assemble early in the coming year. No
other country can show a more contented
or prosperous body OF outlanderS, and the
demonstration was notable for its spontane-
Gus enthusiasm and great numbers, several
thousand Frenchmen, Germans, Americans,
Englishmen, Belgians, Australians and ltal-
ians taking part. The American colony con-
tingent was composed of fine-looking body
of men, representing every mercantile,
banking, insurance and other interest. Most
of the participants were men of high stand
ing in this community. Houses and busi-
ness edifces were handsomely adorned with
flags and federal embiems, and the Ameri-
can and English flags were conspicuous
The demonstration was viewed by an enor-
nous crowd of Mexicans. who rendered the
foreigners most cordial and respectful treat
ment.
General Diaz replied to his callers in a
brief but eloquent speech, in which he depre-
Gated the idea that man of his age should
be selected to carry on the executive de-
partment of the government another four
years. He referred to the high character
of the participants In this significant DEM
oDstration, and intimated that he should
listen to the manifestation of the people s
will as shown later on. He was frequently
interrupted by cheers. The President was
much touched by the demonstration.
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ONE MAN KILLED, SIX INJURED.
Terrific Explosion Of Gas I'm n Trench
on Broadway, New York.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-By the explosion
of gas in trench at Broadway and Canal
street, to-day Charles ONeill. in the en-
ploy of the Metropolitan Street-railway
Company lost his life, and six others were
injured. The report of the explosion was
terrific. Gas had accumulated In the trench.
which was covered with four-inch planks.
Beneath them was network of gas, water
and sewer pipes and electrical conduits
The trench was dug by the Metropolitan
Street-railway Company and sixteen men
were at work in and around ii. A sheet of
flame suddenly shot twenty feet high and
in a moment the air was filled with flying
planks and broken glass, all the windows of
the buildings In the vicinity being shat
tered. O'Neills skull was crushed In, a
double truck was lifted several feet from
the ground and enveloped in flames. The
driver was hurled to the ground. but was
not badly injured. Broadway and Canal
street were crowded with cars. wagons and
pedestrians. and it was at first thought
that a more serious calamity had occurred.
policeman was internally injured. Two of
the laborers were struck by flying timbers
and rendered unconscious, while the others
injured were cut and burned.
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TWO TRAINS COLLIDE.
Brave Engineer Is Seriously Injured
and His Fireman Is Dead.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, Nov. 23.-The Sec
ond section of the Baltimore e. Ohio pas
senger train No. 9, west bound, known as
the oyster train, crashed into the first Sec
ton in South Cumberland early this morn
ing and was badly wrecked. Engineer l..
r. Kindle, Of Baltimore, stuck to his post
on the second section, checked its speed
and prevented the telescoping of the pas
senger section. He was seriously injured
and may die. His fireman, Lewis Massey,
OF Baltimore. was terribly scalded and died
in the hospital here. No one else was dam
gerously hurt. The rear sleeper Of the pas
senger section was wrecked and burned
The accident occurred shortly after l
O clock in the morning, and II is thought 1t
was caused by the failure of the fiagman
to go far enough back when the train
stopped at a switch. The passengers In the
Pullman car Rival were badly shaken up
and several were slightly cut by flying
spiinters and broker glass. Some of them
also lost their effects, which could not be
removed from the burning sleeper. Con-
ductor Green and Porter Seals, of the pas
senger train, and Mail Clerk Reagan were
also slightly injui ed.
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And Permit Native Soldiers to Garri-
son the Island, Under Officers of
the United States Army.
APPEAL FROM WORKINGMEN
TOILERS OF PUERTO PRINCIPE UN-
ABLE TO EARN LIVING WAGES.
Protest Against the Appointment of a
Foreigner to the BishOprfc of
Havana-Cemetery Charges.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 23.-1n &C.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. 23.-In ac-
cordance with a cable order to report IN
Washington at the first opportunity, Gen.
eral Wood. military governor of this prov
ince, accompanied by Lieutenant Brooks,
will start for New York tomorrow by the
TRANSPORT Mcpherson. He says he does
not know why he has been summoned, but
suggests as probable a conference based on
his recent suggestion tnat the American
troops should be withdrawn and replaced
by Cuban troops, officered by Americans
The local papers. commenting upon the
trip, which they believe has to do with
General Woods probable appointment as
civil governor of the island, express regret
at his removal from the department, but
say that he win accomplish. much more
good for the province If transferred to
Havana.
The TORY. which is carrying General
Wilson in his tour of inspection, Is reported
aground near Nipe bay. on the northern
coast of this province, one of the most
desolate places in the island. Several tugs
left here to-day to assist her.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.--The statement
that General Wood is coming to Washing
ton is confirmed in official circles here. Sec
retary Root admitted that General Wood
was coming on business" but he declined
to indicate its nature.
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INDIANAPOLIS MORNING,
before Ladysmith. pushed on to Pietermar-

before Ladysmith, pushed on to Pietermar-
itzburg?
General Gatacre's reports that the Dutch
are rising increases public anxiety. as it
tends to confirm rumors that have long
been current.
special dispatch from Durham an
nounces that more big naval guns were
landed Wednesday and hurried to the
front.
Prince Christian Victor left Mooi river
camp before it was invested. bearing dis
patches to Pietermaritzburg.
Late last evening it was asserted at AL
dershot that the Sixth division, now in
process of mobilization, will actually be
required for active service. Some Of the yeo-
manry agents have been warned for mobil-
ization, owing TO the scarcity of cavalry
In Africa. 1t is also reported that another
brigade of horse artillery will be modified.
Advices from Lorenzo Marquee say the
Transvaal recruiting agents have been vis-
iting arriving steamers and have succeeded
in enlisting three passengers from the Ger
man steamer KiaScT.
A force of Portuguese police has gone to
Gazaland, where the natives are acting In
threatening manner. the stores at Koom-
airport having been looted.
The British transports Pavonia and
Cephhlonia arrived at Durham to-day with
about 5000 troops. making the total arriv-
ais OF the first division IL 800 men. Another
1000 are expected within few days. The
Admiralty announces that the First Dra-
goons left Cape Town to-day for Durham
20 reinforce General Clery. whose advance
Is delayed by lack of cavalry.
General Butler has started for Natal. He
is expected to return to Cape Town shortly
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PURCHASE OF BONDS.
Over $1O,OOO,OOO Paid Out at New York
for United States Securities.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-Large sums of
bonds were deposited in the subtreasury to-
day, necessitating disbursements aggregat-
ing sl,S75.666. OF this amount $l,20o.Ooo was
paid for securities of the 4-per-cent. class.
One or two large consignments were repre-
sented. 1t was said, in the days offerings.
To-day's payments brought the total dis
bursements In this city since the treasury
bond purchase order became effective
week ago beyond the sl0COo,oO0 mark. Saw
ings banks have been among the largest
contributors to the governments supply OF
redeemed bonds, and future purchases WILL
ii is thought, be mostly the result of sub
stitution by which holders will give up their
and 5-per-cent. issues for government
bonds of 1895 and 1908 orr for approved rail-
road or municipal securities.
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The widow has three children. For the past
week neighbors passing the farm noticed
there were no signs of habitation. An In
vestigation was made to-day, and TO the
horror OF the investigators the bodies OF
two OF the children were found hidden be-
meath straw stack. On going into the
house the investigators found the bodies
of the mother and the other child lying In
the sleeping apartment. Hummel was seen
at Montgomery yesterday. but nothing Is
known OF his Whereabouts since that time.
The bodies were horribly mutilated the
murderer evidently having used a club in
his fiendish crime.
Mrs. Hummells name before her recent
marriage was Mrs. Oliver Delaney. She
was about thirty years OF age. Hummeils
age is between fifty and fifty-fve years.
They were married on Nov. 10 Mrs. Hum
mells first husband died about six months
ago. There Is as yet no trace of the muir
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WHEREABOUTS OF THE TROOPS.
MacArthur's Men at Tnrlac and whea-
ton at San Fabien.

MANILA, Nov. 23.-Generai Macarthur
has returned TO Tarlac and has established
his headquarters at Aguinaldo's former
residence. During the entire movement
from Corona TO Dagupan not a shot was
fired. The inhabitants OF San Carlos met
the Americans with a band formerly at
tached TO the insurgent army and the al
calde with General Macarthur and Colonel
Bell. in a carriage. headed a procession
through the town. General Macarthur re-
ceived an ovation. Explaining the Ameri-
cans Intentions. he announced that they
intended TO garrison all the towns on ths
railroads Hundreds OF men are In the fields
harvesting rico along the railroad
The foreigners In the territory assert that
Aguinaldo was not expecting the American
advance for a month. when the rains would
have finished. He had permitted a large
part OF his army TO scatter TO their homes
and do the harvesting. The soldiers had
hidden their rifles about their homes. II this
is true many rifles are likely 10 be brought
in 10 secure the SO Offered for each weapon
seized.
The fording OF Pampanga river above
Tariac by the Thirty-sixfh Regiment and
battalion OF the Seventeenth Regimen.
was a noteworthy feature. The river ~
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155.OCO WORDS AN HOUR.
Speed Attained by the Rapid Auto
matte Telegraph Apparatus.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-Demonstrations that
were accepted as meeting every expectation
were made to-day with the Pollak-Virag
rapid automatic telegraph invention, Mes
sages were sent over circuit that ex-
tended from the Tribune Office TO st. Paul
and back to the Tribune Office. The speed
attained over the loop to Buffalo and back
reached at one time the rate of 155,0o
words an hour, the message travelling 1850
miles The test made over the Buffalo loop
decided the inventors to proceed without
further delay to make the final demonstra-
tion-the sending of messages from the
Tribune office TO New York on Sunday
morning. Joseph Virag, one OF the inven-
tors, will leave tomorrow for New York
with sending machine. Herr Pollak will
also have a sender beside the receiver and
show how the invention sends and receives
over loop
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Looked as II He Had Been Crawling
the JungIes and swamps To Es-
cape Lawton's Scouts.
GEN. MACARTHUR At TARLAC
AND WHEATON HOLDING SAN FABIEN
WHEN LAST HEARD FROM.
Capt. Leonhauser's Capture of O'Don-
nell-Appeal from the Filipino
Junto to Congressmen,

MANILA, Nov. 2s-Severe lighting In
on Tuesday. Nov. p. -Four Americans were
killed and twenty-five wounded, including
three officers. The insurgents are retreat-
ing to Santa Barbara. but fighting con-
tinues.
Colonel Carpenter. on Nov. Is. advanced
to Santa Barbara. straight north from Jaro.
taking tranch after trench. the enemy fight
ing and retreating.
General Hughes's column has steadily been
advancing north to gain position west or
Santa Barbara. 1t encountered the enemy
in small detachments. Six TO ten Americans
were wounded In this column.
Colonel Carpenter started during the night
of Nov. 20 and opened with Battery G, OF
the Sixth Artillery at daybresk Nov. 2l on
the trenches. The enemy volleyed as the ar
tillery took up a position. wounding four.
Two companies of the Twenty-sixth Regi-
Capaz, attacking the enemy on the right
flank. just north Of Jaro at daybreak Nov.
q. driving them towards Colonel Carpenter.
The country between Jaro and Santa
Barbara is thickly intrenched, especially
near Pavia. The Sixth Artillery fired on the
trenches and the Eighteenth Regiment
charged, the enemy retreating to the next
trench. The Eighteenth again charged, en-
countering and attacking force of bolo
men. who were hidden in long grass and
who severely wounded several Americans
During the afternoon OF Nov. q the Tight
ing was severe Immediately south OF Pavia
rhe Twenty-sixth's companies returned TO
Jaro after the flank movement having cap
tured three six-pound smooth-bore cannon
and a quantity of arms and ammunition.
The enemy's loss was not obtainable. but
seven men were found dead in one trench.
The insurgents are falling back on Santa
Barbara, which, IL Is expected. General
Hughes attacked before this.
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PRISONERS WELL FED.
British Captiveo Not Suffering with
Scurvy at Pretoria.

CAPE TOWN. Nov. 23.-United States
Consul General Stone has received iDforma-
ton that the British prisoners in Pretoria
are well fed and that there is no truth in the
tatement that they are suffering from
scurvy.
Sir Alfred Miner has issued a proclama-
ton TO the peop.e OF the Colony in the
course of which he says: 1T is my duty 10
dlspel false reports regarding the policy
and intentions of the imperial government
Misleading maniIestoes from beyond the bor-
der represent the imperial authorities as de-
string 10 oppress the Dutch, and the idea
has spread abroad that the Dutch will be
deprived of their constitutional rights.
There is absolutely no truth in such anesa-
tions. The imperial government desires the
greatest freedom OF self-government for
both Dutch and British, and the extension.
not the curtaiiment, OF the constitutional
rights that are solely endangered by rebel
hon. The imperial government adheres
firmiy TO the principle or equal freedom for
all loyal colonists."
The military authorities have given per-
mission 10 the Canadian contingent, on its
arrival, 10 march through the city. which
will be beautifully decorated and the day
will be observed as holiday.
The Beers occupied Steynsburg, southwest
OF Burgnersdorp. on Monday.
Mafeking was safe as late as Nov. Is.
Van Rensburg. the ring gieader OF the reb-
els at Colesberg, was arrested just as he
was joining a Boer commando. Under or
ders from General Gatacre he will be tried
for treason.
The steamer Waiwera, with the New Zea-
land contingent OF troops on board, has ar
rived here.
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REVIEW OF THE SITUATION.
Methuen's Victory Dearly Bought
Beers Advancing I'm Natal

Beers Advancing I'm Natal.
LONDON, Nov. "a. S a. m.-Before anx-
iety as to the situation in Natal had been
relieved, there comes news of a great battle
at Belmont. This has happened sooner than
was expected. Only the official account is
yet to hand, but so far as can be gathered,
the fighting appears to have been almost
repetition of the battle of Elandslaagte. A
dispatch of the previous day estimated that
the Beers in that vicinity numbered two
thousand and that they had five guns, and.
judging from the absence Of any statement
to the contrary in the official report, 1t is
believed the British were slightly superior
in numbers to the enemy The Beers had
chosen position with their customary skill
and were strongly intrenched. The British
were obliged to carry three ridges in sue
cession. Apparently the Guards bore the
brunt in carrying the last ridge by a bayo-
net charge. after its defenders had been
shaken with shrapnel. Nothing is said as to
whether the positions so gained were held.
and the destruction of ammunition seems
to indicate that the contrary was the case.
While General Methuen can be congratu-
lated upon brilliant victory, 1t is again
at the cost of heavy loss of officers and
men,
The diary OF events at Mafeking up to
Nov. 10 has arrived 1t gives little that is
new. AT that date Colonel Baden-Powell
had no idea of being relieved for a fort
night. or. perhaps. for month Both Mafe-
king and Kimberley. however. seem to be
quiet
Later details regarding the Arundel re-
engaged in destroying the railway. One ac-
count says that. after the retirement. an
ambulance train. with doctors. was sent out
from Naauwpoort. If this were 80. the Brit
ish casualties must have exceeded three.
SERIOUS IN NATAL.
The situation I'm Natal remains obscure.
Fighting is reported at both Estcourt and
Ladysmith. 1t was at first reported that
heavy firing had been heard in the direc-
ton OF Willow Grange, leading to a belief
that General Hidyard had made sortie.
Later dispatches announce that General
White SORTED from I.adysmith and inflicted
a demoralizing defeat upon the Beers.
1t would be premature TO give full cred
ence to either report. What is quite GER
tain is that Ladysmith Estcourt and Mooi
river station are all isolated. and the Beers
abe after detaching enough troops to hold
three British forces aggregating 1900 men,
to push on toward Pietermaritzberg with
7.oOO men.
A disqneting feature OF the whole cam
paign is the fact that all the advancing
generals report meeting the Beers in force.
In view OF the brilliant success OF General
Joubert in partially paralyzing the reliev-
ing columns. the question is being asked,
what would have happened had he at the
outset OF the war, instead OF sitting down
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ART STUDENTS PRIZE.
A. r. Schwartz Awarded a Scholarship
Worth $4,000 for Mural Paintings.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23-A. 7. Schwartz,
of New York, was awarded the Jacob II.
Lazarus scholarship for mural paintings by
jury which met to-day at the Architect
ural League. The scholarship is one OF the
most important in the world and is worth
$500, extending over three years, with trav-
cling expenses to and from Europe The
holder of the scholarship will study in Italy
from Jan. /, 1900. The subject for the COM
petition was a nude figure and a mural
panel representing THE Harvest to deco
rate the room Of the congressional commit
tee on agriculture. The winner of the
scholarship was born in Kentucky in 1861
and received his art education in the Gin
cinnati Art Academy and In New York.
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RAILWAY BLAMED.
Omaha Road I'm a Measure RESPONSE
BILE for the Death of Six Employees.

SIOUX FALLS. S. D., Nov. 23.-The cor
oner's jury which has been investigating
the accident on the Omaha road near Hum
boidt last Sunday evening, in which six
laborers lost their lives. this afternoon re-
turned verdict to the effect that the rdles
and regulations OF the railroad company
in regard to the running and management
of construction trains and handcars are
too lax and do not properly guard the safe
ty and lives Of its employees who either op-
crate ride on the same: that in this re-
spect the railroad company is responsible
for the accident The killing Of the five
Italian laborers has been reported to the
Italian consul. who will communicate with
relatives of the dead men in Italy.