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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-16
RI]I,IER METSERIOUSDEFEAT
NOW IT IS BULLER.ELEVEN GUNS LOST.
Passage Of Tugela River Success
fully Contested by Beers.
Loss to the British Column Was Heavy and Adj
vance of the Troops Is for Time Pre-
vented--The Official Report.

lsTho following tho text of General Buffers dis
announcing his
10 Lansdowne
serious
chey at O'Clock
through of them They are about two miles
dyard
and support
He had attacked with
Rangers
wounded
and leading
bridge AT
the
twelve-pound
the IN
fun OF the
killing their horses
being made
the and only
will furnish
Another
whose thirteen killed and as
ed by artillery which they did in good order
the a pressing
mounted under Lord nunna
Cartel
excellent We have abandoned ten guns
brigade
We
tired TO ChieVeley
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his afternoon received an nnimporant
disnntch nom General Butler nnier 10
DAYS date. This indirectly gives tue
qnetus to the ruinor OF the reiet OF
Labyrinth,
London, December t5--The war ofhee
has dispatch from Colonel hekewl.n
dnled Kimberley sunday December ~.
saying: The Beers have rStfacked
Thurman and have again been rtpnisea ny
loyaists and Becuanas.
London. December ia special ais
patch received hero today from Ffere camp
saws that simultaneously with the com
hardment Of Colenso a furious artiliery
duel commenced between The garrison OF
Iaaysmith and the Beers on the Umbula-
wan hill
London. December t5,-Tho war Office
has received report from the Oranse
river that in a slirmish Captain Btaa-
ehaw and three men were kslledi lieuten-
AMI Gregson of The Eas Kents and sogch
men ware wounded The Beers had hve
men Killed and several men wounded
waterford, ireland. December lS--The
story printed In tho Freemhn's journal
ia the effect that reserves OF the hnJal
Jrish regiment while embarking On Their
way to South Africa at this po-t WednfH-
eay sang God save Ireland" cheered the
Boers and President Kruger aud threw
their rifles into the river. is absolutely
unfounded.
London. December 15~The followihE
named officers Of the Highland trlgy
who were reported missing after the oataf
of Magersfonteln were killed: Captain
Cumong Bruce. CAPTAIN MncFarlane
Lieutenant Ramsay, Captain Bfodie' m
( following subsequently died OF the''
wounds Colonel bowman, Lieutenant
! Campbell
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Probabilities.

Washington. December 15.-East Texas
Fair and continued cold Saturday Sunday
fair and warmer: fresh northeast to cast
winds. 49,, p,,r
saturday Sunday fair in southern, snow d ~,
colder in northern portions; southeriy' shiit'
INC TO northwesterly winds Sunday.
Oklahoma and Indian Territories-Eal
Saturday: rain or snow and colder SUNDAY
southeasterly winds.
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officers and men in the fight at Magers-
fontein Just issued, shows % killed, 253
wounded t2l severely and 76 missing
This. however. Is apparently not com
plete list.
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,,,.rn Expres. Management,

Chattanooga. Tenn, December 1b.--T
W. Leary of this city has been appointed
general manager Of the Southern Express
company to succeed 81 j. o'Brien, who
was pronored to the presidency upnn the
death OF II. B Plant,
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corrus christi Expects Frost.

Corpus Christi Texas. December l5.-i nc
seyerest cold spell experienced here this win
Tor nreyailed last night and Today. the mer-
curry going down to sc degrees this morning
No damage was done: however, much appre.
hension ia felt on account az torecast ss,'
out bv the weather bureau this evening pre-
dieting heavy frost tonight.
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WEATHER NOTES.

Lesington.-There was hard freeze Thurs
dow night. s..t oo,a
Comanche. is plentiful ana hog XIII
ing has begun
Taylor. "A heavy frost and some Ice.
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THEIR INDEPENDENCE.
Great britain Must Apply nirs'' "
the TransyaaI Government

the TransvsaI Government
Washington, December Ia on'sea
states Consul Macrum at Pretoria NAB
cabled the state department thal 'ne
Transyaal government has informed nun
that full reports viii be given through 'Hs
war office OF the republic OF the name anu
condition of the British prisoners "h Mr
anplied for by the British authorities MF.
Manr,,ro nreferred request for inforna-
ton On this point some time ago ana WAS s,,s
al FIRST refused Now. howeyer !, ina piv enc
position OF the Boer government IS Com com
d is noted that their response Is not con-
plete. They viii not furnish Mr. MasIa I.la
himself with the information but oDi IKE
the British to make application, m 70 ane
Boer war office. This Is sinah i Ina :,
but il is said that 1t may be inoicatse =.
an intention on the part OF the Beers %
force formal recognition OF their mae.
pendence in every official communicative
by the British government
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BERLIN;-1he fofelSn efaks Asse1te
that uofhine Is KNOWN fegArdlpk ~ ~
legged iptention Of EaSland = fersply 80
cupy DelHeos bay. & n " 8
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London, December i5.--Genernl Hector
Macdonald has been ordered from india
TO South Africa to Encceed General
Wauehope, killed in action. in command
of tho Highland brigade.
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Lourenzo. Marquee, Delagoa Bay. We'd
nesday. December l3--Charics e. Maerum,
late United States consul at Pretoria, VIII
leaye for New York Saturday. December
16
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WEATHER. iNFouMATioS-
,;eneraI ouserration-.

Observations taken by the oniteu s''1''
weather bureau at all stations at p' A'''
18th meridian time. yesteruay' poto.
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BRIEF WAR ITEMS.

Pretoria, December lit is officially
announced that Molopo. west OF Mafeking,
was bombarded December II. Sharp fight
ing occurred.
LIMA, Ohio.-Jerome Shine. a strong
anti British sympathizer and prominent
business man, has opened an office here
for the receipt Of names OF those Willing
to go to South Africa.
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Kingston, Jamaica. December le-suri-
nam Dutch Guiana) reports widely or
ganized movement for the purpose OF aid
ing the South African Dutch and annoy
ing the resident British subjects.
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List of Casualties

London. December 1.-THE hst OF
casualties among tn. non-commissionea
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RI. N. Ketchum has been appointed an
inspector in the customs office at Calves
ton.
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Texas pensions: Original. Luis Gonzales,
Hidalgo. Sc. Widows, Cynthia A. Cuibert-
son. Sterreit ss minor of II. Wilson,
sterrett. slO Jane Bush. Dallas, 3d.
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London pecsnber iS.-The war Once
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4 postoffice has been established at An
dice, Williamson county. Texas, with VIM
l.. Newton as postmaster.
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Or. John Grant says tonight fhat ha
thinks he has the Payne resolution defeat
ed and the selection of Philadelphia as the
Mace for holding the republican National
convention looks like his assertion has
tn. color OF truth.
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plete list.
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Mr.. Cooper of Texas made short speech
today and maintained his high reputation
Mr. Richardson was especially pleased
with it and SO expressed himself
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-02
THE DEWEY RECEPTION.
Plans of the Committee for the Ovation
to Be Given to the Hero of
Manila.

New York, Aug. 80.-When the COM
mittee of the Dewey reception commit
tee waited on the president at Long
Branch last week Mr.. Mckinley told
them that he would willingly do any
thing in his power to do honor to the
admiral. lie expressed his fears, how
ever, that his presence as president Of
the United States might divert some OF
the honors that should be wholly for
Dewey.
Acting Mayor Guggenheimer said
Yesterday that the committee expects
the president to come here on the Dol
phin. II he does the mayor Of the city
and the governor Of the state will
steam down to the anchorage and Ad-
miral Dewey will visit them. Then
the mayor will return to his official
boat. Admiral Dewey will go on board
the Olympia and the mayor will visit
the Olympia. His visit will be returned
by the admiral, who will be presented
to the visiting governors. In the mean
time the Dolphin, with the president
on board, will steam away and Mr..
Mckinley will take no further part in
the official proceedings.
II the president does not come to the
city the mayor with the governor Of
the state and the others Of the city's
guests will visit the admiral. He will
formally return the call and then the
naval parade will begin with the may
or's boat in attendance on the Olympia.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-02
MIR. BRYAN's ADDRESS.
The Presidential Candidate Speaks to
Crowd Mt winncmuca, Nov, ON
Campaign Issues.

winnemuca, New, Aug. so.-Hon.
William j. Bryan passed through Win
nemuca yesterday afternoon on his
way to California, where he will visit
Yosemite. At Winnemuca the train
stoppsd to enable Mr.. Bryan to deliver
an address to the large crowd that had
gathered. In part Mr., Bryan said:
Ibeiieve the outlook for success In 1900 never
better than at present. On the old questions Of
the campaign Of 1895 we are stronger than We
were during that campaign. On the new ques-
lions We arc gaining steadily, The Chicago
platform ct the convention next year will be re-
affirmed entire In fact, doubt whether any OPP
position 10 the platform will manifest itself In
the convention at oil
Two OF the greatest Of the new issues that
are before the country are: First. tho trusts;
second. the Philippine question The first
question Gun scarcely be called new. but the
trusts have been SO multiplied that the ques-
tion assumes m Importance which II did not
have In 1895. Many methods have been sug-
gested for the determination OF trusts. The
most feasible, It seems TO me, Is TO require
every corporation TO obtain license from the
federal government before II Is permitted 70 do
business outside the state In which It Is or
ganized.
This nation must choose between being re-
public or IN empire. An imperial policy cannot
be defended on any ground. From financial
standpoint It will be an expense to large ma
jority OF the people and profit only to tho
capitalists who would organize syndicates to
develop the Philippine islands. From rcligi-
Gus point OF view It cannot be defended. A
despotism ut Manila Is not consistent with o
free government In the United States. This
nation cannot endure while half Its people are
citizens and half vassalsL
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-02
CURRENCY REFORM.
The Comptroller Of the Currency
Speaks on the Subject.
COUNTRY TO BE on A COLD BASIS.
Condition OF tho Banks In the West Pros.
porous Owing 20 Good Crops
The Movement Against the
Beef Combine.

rlt..~o A,,c IN Fam ntroller of
A. r'..s.- Cs.-,.s a nawes arrived
!" 1 css..s ey .s...dan tron, Madaiine is-
~, ~ S'S1s0 lei IT. tar;iv ha has
INV INV W.T. a., shor. srm;n.r vaca.
~. yoen 1pons $50, "r -.tor,, IN.
s'on. !s
~ !. nv on, S thu, congress- n, tho ncx,
,essIon viii mass the house caucus bill now In
the hands Of tho senate finance committee.
which emoodles the presidents reeemm Ien
cations ms, ON on ,ror sI as, ec 70 II
soid viii be set aside as q fund for the redemp.
lion Of greenbacks. The effect Of this viii
be to place about slsS .oooOoo between US ana .ns
dancer Of Trouble Sm0 SnS Sass mud san
NOT be Construed any other way. It Is not
contraction Of the currency or q retirement Of
greenbacks, as some democrats argue, because g.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-02
THE COLISEUM DISASTER.
An Investigation Begun at Chicago TO Al.
certain who May Bs Held Rsspon-
sible for the Disaster.

Chicago, Aug. S0.-Coroner Boise be-
gan yesterday an investigation Of the
Coliseum disaster to ascertain who may
be held legally responsible for the acci-
dent. The discovery was made by the
coroner that when the iron frame fell 1t
was being used to support pulleys for
hosting heavy timbers. This knowl-
edge was withheld the day before and
caused a sensation when 1t was OBJ
tanned. A search was then made for
John ]. johnson, the foreman, with 4
view to questioning him as TO whether
the arches had been used as support for
the hosting tackle for the iron and
timbers raised and lowered. johnson
could not be found. 1t developed that
since an hour after the accident he has
not been seen. He lives at Twenty
eighth street and Lowe avenue; but as
far as could be learned had not been
home. His wife Is out Of the city and
the house is locked. James Wilson, an
acquaintance Of johnson, said johnson
was Respondent after the accident and
threatened to commit suicide. 1t Is
not believed, however, that he has
killed himself and he Is expected to
turn up within few days
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-02
cUBA's GOOD SHOWING.
Tho War Department Gives Out nm Inter.
esting Statement of the Financial
Condition OF the Island.

Washington, Aug. as.-The war de-
partment gave out yesterday for pub
LEGATION an interesting statement Of
the financial condition Of the island Of
Cuba. 1t shows that under the man
agement of the United States govern
ment the receipts of the island from
January 1, 1899, to June 20, OF the
current year. exceed the expenditures
by the very handsome sum Of 81, 4S0, Osi.
This statement probably will be sur
prise to many persons who had thought
that Cuba, under the military occupa-
ton OF the United States, was not self
sustaining.
During the period named, the re-
ceipts from all sources were IS, 9S2, 0l0;
disbursements, s5,5O1,9ss. OF the
money disbursed, sl.7l2,0l4 was ex-
pended in sanitation, S505, 26S in the
erection and improvement of barracks
and quarters, s44S, 563 in the establish
ment, etc, of the rural guard and ad-
ministration, $3.50, 674 on public works,
barbors and forts, $685. 1881 in charities
and hospitals, s242, 146 for civil govern
ment, s72S,3sl on municipalities. $751;
ga in aid to the destitute, sie, eos in
quarantine matters; total, 81, 4is,934.
The statement for July shows that
the customs collections in the entire
island for July were s1.2oi ,5S7; internal
revenue collections, s5G.S5i; postal col
lections, $4,000; miscellaneous collec-
tons, SOS, ass. Grand total receipts for
the month, sl,3S9,32i; disbursements,
Sl.O2Q.S17.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-02
wELLMAN's EXPEDITION.
The Arctic Explorer Arrives In England
and Il Interviewed About His Ex-
perIences In the Frozen North.

Hull, Eng, Aug. 3o.-Walter Well
man, the leader of the Wellman Polar
expedition, who returned to Tromsoe,
Norway, August II, after having sue
cessfully completed operations in Franz
Josef Land, arrived here yesterday.
He walks with the aid of crutches, his
right leg, which was seriously injured
by fall in a snow covered crevasse,
while Mr.. Wellman was leading his
party, still being useless. The explorer
was accompanied by the American
members of the expedition, who are
well.
In an interview with representa-
tive OF the Associated press, Mr.. Well
man said: 1.-THE object of the expedi-
ton was two-fold-to complete explora-
ton OF Franz Josef land, of which the
north and northeast parts were practi-
cally unknown, and to reach high
latitude. or even the pole itself The
first object was successfully accomp-
lished. The second would have been
achieved. ut least to greater extent
than by previous explorers, but for the
accident to myself"
Mr.. Wellman recounted the starting
of the expedition from Tromsoe, June
%, 1898, how 1t reached Elmwood, the
headquarters OF the jackson expedi-
ton. July %, and hois;ed there the
stars and stripes underneath the Union
Jack, which had been flying over the
deserted settlement for nearly two
years. The provisions left for Prof.
Andree, the missing aeronaut, were
found by Mr.. Wellman untouched.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-02
A PHILANTHRopIsT.
He Was Going 10 Get Rich and Get
Up Something to Cool the
People on.

"Yes, sir" exclaimed the man with .
linen duster and q hish-crowned straw hat,
"l'm going to do it."
"What are you going to do% asked the
policeman to whom the stranger had adj
dressed himself.
"You know" he went on, without heed.
ing the question, that the summer months
are invariably marked by increased out.
breaks Of all kinds. Mems angry passions
seem to rise with the thermometer"
What were you threatening just nowf"
asked the policeman, sternly.
Threatening"
Eyes. You said you were going, 70 do
something: What are you going to do?
I'm going to get rich. I'm going to get
some steady employment and save up my
money and invest It judiciously and get
rich. There's no end Of good you can DO
with riches. Rich men are doing great
deal Of good now. They establish schools
and colleges and libraries and let the people
get acquainted with the soothing thoughts
OF philosophy and the sublimities OF science.
But in the months Of July and August you,
Is q practical criminologist, have doubtless
observed philosophy and science don't work.
By the time haye, got rich there will bs
al the colleges and libraries that there will
be need Of, and will cap the summit OF
our civilization with bequest for man.
moth marble refrigerator in each town, 90
that when anybody feels his indignation
rising he can 20 there and wander up and
down the stately corridors and cool off,
Washington Star.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-02
Yallou Feyer In Haxana.

Havana, Aug. Slowing to the de
velopment of five cases Of yellow fever
Of mild type among the United States
troops at Cabanas fortress, the con-
tingent there was removed yesterday
to camp about a mile away. 1t is be-
lieved that this will prevent any gem
eral outbreak. The authorities have
not considered the barracks at Cabanas
unhealthful and the troops had been
there three months. 1t is quite GER
tain that the sickness was introduced
by men who had frequented barrooms
and other unsanitary places. Only two
cases of yellow fever now remain
among the United States troops at
Puerto Principe.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-02
A CONTINUOUS OVATION.
Tho First Nebraska Regiment Chsersd By
Crowds at Every Station whore
They Stopped.

Omaha, Ncb., Aug. So.-The progress
of the trains bearing the First Nebrns-
ka through the state Is one continuous
ovation. At every station where q stop
is made the people are present In great
crowds to cheer the returning soldiers
and where the trains do not stop the
depot platforms are crowded with Ne
braskans eager to catch even q fleeting
glimpse Of the returning heroes. A
cheer and o waving Of flags, answered
in kind from the men on the train and
It Is over until the next town Is reached.
Even in the country flags are flying
from houses along the railroad and the
people on the farms wave glad greet
ing to the soldiers who are the idols Of
all Nebraska.
The first opportunity for a formal
greeting came at McCook, where the
trains arrived ut II o'clock. Here q
stop was made for combination meal
Of breakfast and dinner. The people
of the town and surrounding country
were all on hand when the trains pulled
In and the soldiers received greeting
they are not likely to soon forget. Nc
Cook has one of the finest bands In the
west and this was on hand to discourse
music while the hungry men satisfied
their cravings Of empty stomachs-
At Hastings the regiment stopped
for supper and a few whose homes are
on the lines centering in that city took
their leave Of the regiment and went
home. The remainder continued on to
this city and will arrive some time be-
tween midnight and daylight. The
men are in high glee over the reception
accorded them on their trip through
the state and anticipate great time in
Omaha to-day.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-02
Loan Companies In Trouble.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 29.-Two big
Kansas loan companies owned and con-
trolled practically by the same parties
are in serious trouble. They are the
Kansas Loan and Trust company and
the Trust Company of America. While
the latter is Missouri corporation,
vet all of It's loans are placed in Kansas
and It is q Kansas concern. Steps were
taken yesterday to have the Kansas
charter of the Kansas Loan and Trust
company annullcd by the supreme
court and an application was made in
the Uuited States court to have the re-
ceivers Of the Trust of America re-
moved.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-02
WHIPPED BY NATIVE TROOPS.
Dato Mundl, Friendly Chief, Attacks the
Insurgents Mt Zamboanga and
Kills 80 of Them.

Washington, Aug. ga dispatch
has been received at the war depart
ment from Gen. Otis under date Of Au-
gust 20 stating that Dato Mundi, Of
Zamboanga, attacked and defeated the
insurgents there on that date, killing
80 Of them.
Dato Mundi is one of the native
chiefs, friendly to the United States.
When Gen. Bates visited the island
Mundi offered him the use Of 1.5oo
troops for use against the insurgents
on the island. Nothing was done with
his offer and the news that he has COM
menced operations caused surprise
here
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-09-02
ACCUSED OF TREAcHERY.
Two Municipal Governments In the Phii'
ippines Have Recently Been betrayed
into the Hands Of tho Insurgents.


Manila, Aug. 20, via Hong Hong,
Aug. 20. Recent events have proved
somewhat discouraging TO officials
who are trying to accompany war
with q policy of Cancellation. Two
new municipal governments have col
lapsed through the treachery OF tho
mayors. The mayor Of San Pedro Ma
cati, who was elected by the people
under the direction Of Prof. Dean
Worcester, of the United States adj
visory commission for the Philippines,
was brought to Manila and lodged In
Jail. The United States officers ut San
Pedro Macati found that he was using
his Office rs recruiting station for the
Philippine army. Four disguised in
surgent officers were helping him.
The mayor of Baliuag was also ar
rested and confined In the same prison.
The Americans caught him passing be-
tween the line of the two armies with
discriminating documents, which the
authorities secured. Another promi-
nent native mayor Is under surveil-
lance. When the result Of the election
ut linus, which Gen. Lawton and
Prof. Worcester engineered, was an
nounced, the Americans inquired as to
the whereabouts Of the peoples choice
and were informed that he was in
prison ut Bilibid, where the authorities
had placed him on suspicion Of being a
revolutionist. He was released aud in
stalled as mayor.
Such events and conditions tend to
give color to the assertions Of foreign
residents acquainted with the native
character, who insist that great ma
jority of the natives sympathize with
the insurgents and elect officials whom
they know to be revolutionists.