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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07
THURSDAYS BATTLE.
Heavy Engagement on Tat
hams Farm, Ladysmith.
Reported that the Boer Forces Lost
at Least 300 Men.
Fighting Resumed, Friday-Boers Repuised
Each DAY BY the British.

Escourt, Natal, Saturday, Nov. A.
(NoOn).-A reliable messenger has just
arrived from Ladysmith, passing the
Boer lines during the night, who re-
ports that heavy fighting occurred,
Thursday, around Ladysmith. The hot
test engagement was on George Tath-
ans farm on the Orange Free State
side Of Bester's The British drove the
Beers back to their camp. The enemy
suffered great loss, and 30 mounted
Beers were captured. The fighting was
resumed, yesterday friday, the Beers
firing from hill near Pepsworth's
farm. Again they were driven back
with loss on their camp
A large Boer force, with artillery, has
taken up position on the left Of
Beacon, locating on tie Woodhouse,
PicciOnes and Langvaracht farms
facing Besters and a small command
is now encamped facing the south side
railway. The Beers have torn up the
culverts of the railway near Peters
Station and have burned the wooden
portions. No damage has yet been
done at Colenso. The houses, stores.
railway and iron bridges remain in
tact.
The messenger says he heard that the
Beers would be in Colenso. today, and
that the volunteers We're leaving. Much
regret is felt at the unnecessary alarm
being created at Maritzburg, when
there is no need for Il. The Natal
naval corps will return to Maritzburg,
today. to reassure the inhabitants.
1t is reported that the Beers lost 500
in killed. wounded and captured in
Thursdays battle on Tatham's farm.
Colenso Is now in the hands of the
Peers Before the evacuation was de-
cided upon. the enemy tried to cut off
our outposts. The chief motive for
the withdrawal. however. was that the
long range guns Of the Beers had
made the position untenable. No or
ders were received for retirement The
Beers shelled Colenso camp at dawn,
today. being apparently unaware of
the evacuation. They looted the stores
but did not harm the bridges, saying
that they would want the railway
themselves.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07
Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington. Nov. 6-During Monday
rain was reported in the north Pacific
districts and on the southern Texas
coast: elsewhere the weather was fine
The temperature changes were unim-
portant. and the temperature was very
near the seasonal average in all sec
tions. The temperature will moderate
slowly east of the Mississippi during
the next few days. No well defined
disturbance appears within the region
of observation. and fair weather will
continue except in the states of the
lower Mississippi and the lower Ohio
valleys. and in Texas. Along the mid
die Atlantic and New England coast
light northwesteriy winds will become
variable. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07
Bold Burglary at East port.

PASSPORT. Me-, Nov. Ga boarding
house on Water street, Mrs. Helen
Calder. proprietoress. was entered by
burglars. late last night, and trunk
containing between $500 and $500 and a
gold watch taken. The trunk was
found on side street, this morning.
with the cover torn off. 1t was evident
from the condition of things and the
fact that 5000 in gold at the bottom
was untouched, that the burglars were
frightened away with their job incom-
pleted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07
" LOOKS GLOOMY.
London Depressed Over Beers Movements
and Fear The worst.

London. Nov. THE war office an
nounced at midnight that no dispatches
had been received beyond those already
| made public and that nothing further
| would be issued before noon. today
Thus not solitary official item of
| news has been posted for nearly "a
hours. This has given rise to a crop
of rumors that Ladysmith's ammuni-
ton is exhausted, that Sir George Stew
art White is mortally wounded, that
both facts are being concealed and
that other unlucky happenings have
taken place. For all Of these reports
there is absolutely no foundation. At
the same time. the Britisher has had
little to stimulate him within the last
"a hours. except the news of the conf
dent attitude of the Ladysmith garri-
son and it's slight successes, last Thurs
day and Friday.
Advices from other parts of South
Africa are distinctly unpalatable and
everything points to critical situa-
ton in Natal and the northern portions
of Cape Colony likely to grow more
acute until Gen. White is either reliev-
ed or decisively defeated. Nobody
dares to think of capitulation. Rather
than that he is expected in last re-
sort, if Ladysmith becomes untenable,
to make desperate effort to cut his
way through the Beers back into lower
Natal and to join hands with the gar
rison there. which is now almost GER
tain to be reinforced by the first ar
rivals of the army corps from England
and to be pressed forward to renew
touch with him.
1t is generally assumed, however,
that Gen. White, with the aid Of the
naval guns, will be able to cope with
any bOmbardment; and the idea that
the Beers could take Ladysmith by as
sault is secuted as absurd. The de-
fence thus depends upon the uninter-
rupted working of the naval guns.
Right here arises the important ques-
ton upon which the dispatches have
thrown no light. whether the naval
guns, which themselves only arrived at
the last moment. have with them suffi-
cient ammunition to reply to bonn
bardment lasting possibly several
weeks. If not, it is hardly likely that
works exist in a small town like Lady
smith for casting the special shell need
ed for the AZ guns, and, moreover,
there is no mention or stores or lyd-
dite at Ladysmith for re-charging these
shells.
Meanwhile vague remarks in the
dispatches point to the impending ar
rival of further big Boer guns from
to be mounted among
the hills within range Of Ladysmith.
Such considerations explain the anxi-
ETY. felt regarding Gen. Whites move
ments and position only by the public
but in official circles.
The British retirement to Escourt has
given the impression that 1T is intended
to make a stand there. Escourt is, the
last important town between the Beers |
and the capital of Natal, and IL the Beers
sweep past Escourt. nothing can stop |
them from laying siege to Pietermaritz-
burg which cannot be expected to make !
a protracted defence. while its fall would |
be a tremendous blow to British prestige |
throughout South Africa.
Already the British retirement south OF |
Colenso has given the Beers an oppor
Continued on page ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07

Biddeford, Me. Nov. 6.-Allen carried
this city today. by 23S votes. in n very
light poll. The Democrats are some
what surprised, as they expected Nc
Kenney would carry the city by that
figure. There seemed to be an absence
of interest in the outcome. The total
vote was: Allen, 901; Mckenncy, 663.
Today's figures overturned those of
last year, when the vote was: Mcken-
ney, SS7: Reed, 7S9; McKenney's ma
jority, 9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07

Saco, Me-, Nov. 6.-Ex- Congre ssman
Luther Mckinney carried this city by
Congressional election that is the
smallest for years. The vote Indicated
that the interest was not great and
there was strict adherence to party
lines. The absence of a canvass ex-
plains the lack of interest. The total
vote was: Mckinney, 544; Allen, 521,
against a vote in 1898 of Mckinney,
636: Reed. 500. or loss of IA votes in
McKinney's majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07
B0WD0IN JUNIORS SUICIDE.
Freeman N. Short Of Portland. Commits Sui.
eide by Cutting Throat.

Portland. Me-, Nov. G.-Freeman
of Loring. Short & Harmon, of this
city, committed suicide here, Monday.
by cutting his throat at his home. He
was 81 years old, and Junior in Bow
doin. He had not been in his right
mind for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07

to the Louisville Legion, in anticipation
OF call out on election day. Large
consignments were also shipped to Cow
ington. Newport and Lexington
Louisville, KY, Nov. GA quiet and
orderly election may be predicted for
tomorrow. While the feeling between
the factions is at a rather high tension,
the general apprehension, it is thought.
will do more to lessen the likelihood
OF an outbreak than the precautionary
activity which has been noticeable, to-
day. among those who are directing
the movements of the municipal DO
lice and the state National Guard. If
a clash should occur it is most likely
to be in Louisville. At Bowling Green
there has been a particular bitter fight
between the Democratic factions and
extra police have been sworn in But
at this and at other Of the larger towns
nothing more serious than the usual
election day casualties is expected. In
Louisville the greatest feeling has been
aroused. One Democratic faction con-
trolls the police. while the other has
made the alleged interference Of these
officers with the local primary and
election machinery one of it's principal
campaign cries Mayor Weaver has
issued a proclamation appealing for
order and cautioning the police.
Gov. Bradley is in the city and will re.
main here until after the elections A
number of reports have been current. to.
day. as to orders said to have been sent
to militia companies throughout the STATE
to hold themselves In readiness for a call
The usual detail OF men placed on guard
at the armory OF the Louisville Legion in
this city at election times il on duty In
this state of preparedness the authorities
are waiting for the passing of tomorrow
Beyond the anxiety which springs from
knowledge of the feeling aroused in the
campaign and the possibility. always
present in a city election, of an outbreak
of trouble with a certain class of political
workers. there Is nothing to Indicate that
the services OF the militia will be re
quired.
The campaign closed. tonight, with
large meetings which were addressed by
the state party leaders. The Democrats
crowded Music hall to listen to the final
speeches of their leaders VIM Goebel
and Senator Blackburn. The Republicans
held rousing meeting at the Auditorium
where the state candidates and others
spoke. Each of the state chairmen pre-
diets success for his ticket
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07

Saco, Me-, Nov. 6.-The total vote in
York county in today's election, eX-
cepting the vote of Dayton, which in
1898 gave McKenney a small majority,
was: Allen, 63O1; McKenney, 1912, or
a majority for the Republican candi-
date of 30S9. The same towns in 1898
gave Reed 1886 majority. The falling
off in the vote, this year, was 1852.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07
Fashionable
Furs
AT REASONABLE PRICES FOR
FALL AND WINTER WEAR AT
FL. g. Bankers,
Corner Store, Gardiner, Me.
| sept2. eodtf
FAIR WEATHER.

Washington, Nov. 6.-Forecast for
Tuesday and Wednesday: F6r New
England and eastern New York: Fair,
Tuesday and Wednesday,; light north
westerly winds, becoming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07

Kora Temple. Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine, will leave Lewiston, at S45 A. NJ,
Tuesday, for Montreal, to install there
the new temple "Karnak.' At present
there is every indication that the party
will number 200 nerSOnS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07
Or. Pepper Of Colby Resigns.

Waterville, Me-, Nov. GA surprise is
manifest at Colby College from the an
nouncement. this morning, of the resig
nation of Rev. &. d. b. Pepper. d. d.,
LII. D.. professor of Biblical literature
and ex president of the college. He is
one of the best known Baptist clergymen
of the country. His age is &C.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07
CAMPAIGN OVER.
And Today Will Decide the
War Of Ballots.
Everything Points to Handsome Vic
tories for Republicans.
Kentucky Official Preparing for Possible
Trouble At The Polls.

Frankfort, KY, Nov. Estate Ar
morer Dixon, acting under orders from
Gov. Bradley. sent by express, this
afternoon, 10000 rounds of cartridges
to the Louisville Legion, in anticipation
of call out on election day. Large
consignments were also shipped to Cow
ington, Newport and Lexington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-07
TAX|DERM|ST'

in the county.
improperly mounted specimens may
look fairly well for a while but they soon
get out Of shape and fan the victim CT
moth. All of our work is guaranteed.
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-16
BABY HEIRS TO EUROPE'S CROWNS.
Youngsters Who Will Occupy Thrones and How They Arr
Being Trained

cannot know too much. He recently made
his debut at a Court reception. The EN-
peror was i'll with, grip, and could not re,
ceiye the guests. Il will receive for you, "
said young Frederick William and,
buckling on his sword and his medals, he
received the courtiers with all his father S
grace. After the reception several of the
guests sent their congra tulations to the
Emperor upon the dignity and grace of his
sons demeanor.
The little Grand Duchess Olga, of Rus
STA, is in a much less enviable position
than the other royal youngsters; for.
though heir to the throne by birth, she
cannot succeed to it on account of the
Sale law now in force in Russia which
forbids a woman to SIT upon Russia S
throne. She and her little sister are
therefore debarred, but it is thought that,
if no BOY should be born to the Czarina,
this law may be changed so as to allow
little Olga to occupy the throne.
This little child, whose mother is an
English Princess, is more English than
Russian. In the nursery she speaks Eng
lish, but a table court etiquette compels
her to speak Russian. Though only
years old, she is an intelligent child. Pen.
sive, like her mother, she is observant and
very good temp ered. She has none of the
fiery qualities of her fathers nature; and
should she come to Russia's throne, she
will rule temporarily, at least, and wisely.
Roumania has a pretty little King
waiting for the throne in Prince Carol,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-16

aged s., Unlike the Kings of the previous
generations the boy heirs to the thrones
OF Europe, are, sturdy little fellows and
Of little PRINCE Carol is Marie of Edin-
SO should, the English Queen live long
enough, she will see her great-grandson
upon the throne of Roumania, as well as
upon the throne Of Russia.
Prince, Carol sleeps in a mother-of-
pearl cradle, and walks always with two
nurses, one on either hand. He is sung to
sleep with Roumanian lullabys and his
adopted grandmother, Carmen Sylvia,
Queen Of Roumania, amuses herself teach
ing him the history of the country. He
will succeed his father, the Crown Prince
Ferdinand.
A small boy who waits for the throne
is Alphonso, the King of Spain, whom no
one can help plying. Just what part AL
phonso would take now in public affairs
if he were man, can only be conjectured
AS q boy, he has a hasty temper and has
been known to take great dislikes. His
mother fears him, while she loves him,
and for that reason did not dare to part
with an inch of Spanish territory without
contesting it. My son might not ap-
prove she often said to Sagasta, and so
she held on to the bitter end. Alphonso is
taught by private instructors; and for
pIaymates he has the children of the
guards. He reads very fuently and Is
fond of novels.
It may be only a few days more
before the wheels of chance bring these
children to the throne.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-16

hearing" said c. J. LIE Clercq, captain
of the Silent Wheelmen of New York
He can do it. though Just a as well d anf
mute cyclists who .ravel about as freely
as their more fortunate brothers,
Here in the metropolis the deaf
gether under the club name of Silent
Wheelmen, and to-day the organization
is growing and productive OF just as
much wholesome amusement 10 its mem
bers as the Harlem Wheelmen or the
Century Wheelmen or any club of hearing
riders. Not being able to detect sound,
it may strike most people as being almost
impossible for the deaf to avoid contact
with danger ir. crowded streets, yet they
do it with precision, seldom figuring III
mishaps of any sort.
f0The deaf-mute wheeling club of Chi
cago which is an old institution, proves
this The Chicago deaf-mute wheeling
organization is known as the Pas-a-P Pa;
Silent Wheelmen, is not more prosperous
and has not as large membership. Many
creeds and nationalities are represented
in it. the only requirement being a good
I'VE deaf have had our eyes so trained
on the road that we notice the slightest
thing that is in any manner out of the
way, and are thereby able to read dan
ger We watch the shadows on our
sides on bright, sunny days, while on
cross streets where a wagon as Is passing
head. By that we are able to tell which
way the driver intends to go: if to the
left the horses head is turned that way
in obedience to the p.c. of the rein, and
vice versa if the driver 11-ota to go to
when a party of deaf muues desires
m stnn on the road the leader holds up
his hand; if it is desired to go on the
leader motions to advance. The holding
nm If the hand is also employed to noti-
fv p of dangerous grades. and rarely has it
happened that a member of the Silent
WheeInen has been injured while on
careful than those favored with the
sense of hearing.
saThe Silent Wheelmen's Club was Or
panized early this season on call is
eeued bv a mute who for many years has
been Identified with athletics. The club
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-16

expressed the opinion that Germany
should have large navy and that, as
soon as circumstances would allow, it
would be well for the German empire to
appropriate a large sum of money to be
expended upon the building of cruisers.
The German navy steadily grew after
Bismarck retired from power, for it was
found that he had SO well attended to the
army that Germany could afford to ignore
the land forces and take up the sea.
Cruisers were speedily built and vessels
of all sorts were added by purchase.
The German navy to-day, while not
nearly as large as that of England, nor
favorably with that of the other coun-
tries of Europe. 1t is, though not very
large navy. a firm one. 1t consists of
and EQUIPPED With the most powerful
armament furnished by modern invention.
The most important of the Kaiser
ships are the Kaiser, the Kaiserin Au-
gusta and the Princess Wilhelm. The
Deutschland is a snip about which there
has been a great deal of gossip, owing
Oregon, it has never been fully tested
and probably never will be until it is in
a tight place-much tighter than the Ore
gOn has ever been.
The Irene which was selected by the
Kaiser for his brother, Prince Henry of
Prussia, is very neat warship, convent
ent, swift and easy to handle. It is a
snowy craft and has excited much ad-
miration.
1t was the Irene whose nose Admiral
Diederichs pOked in and out of the bays
of the Philippines. and which he anchored
under the forts until he made her so OBJ
noXious that Admiral Dewey requested
him to withdraw. The admiral refused.
Admiral Dewey ran up the sig
nal that the Irene must retreat or he
would act on the offensive. Admiral
Diederichs declined and steamed up shore
toward Cavite, so Admiral Dewey sent a
shot across the Irene's bow, which, while
it did not hit her, show ID her commander
that it would be dangerous to come an
other foot
The Irene reiterated and a few days
later the German Emperor sent an apol-
ogy to Admiral Dewey.
The other boats of which the EN-
peror is very proud are the Arcona and
the Gefio, and back of these he has a
large auxiliary fleet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-16
4 DOCTOR ON NOISES.

A doctor has discovered that there
are six distinct kinds of noises inflicted
upon the people of this city. They are
as follows:
Noises produced by horses and wheel
ed vehicles.
Noises produced by street peddlers,
Dagcars. street musicians. etc.
Noises produced by bells. whistles,
clocks, etc.
Noises produced by animals, other
...Aa. .lo~Gsc. as cats birds, etc.
All noises VIZ lch come from the in
side of our henses, as po~sons learning to
play musical instruments, training the
voice. etc. etc.
Explosives.
Nearly every kind of noise wSich we
hear will says this doctor, naturally fall
into one of these six classes. They con-
sist of noises that are more or less
necessary, but great deal can be done
to lessen their effect. Asphalt paving on
all the streets. is, he says, the one thing
needed above all others.
Noises upset the nervous system and
shorten life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-16

had been born. Another Queen Victoria"
everybody said. But the next year boy
was born-the Prince of Wales-and the
bells told a different story, for the Eng
lish throne descends to the son, if there be
one.
The Prince Of Wales had first born
the Duke of Clarence-Who was to have
come to the throne, but he died of pneu-
monia and his brother George became
heir apparent.
Now it is little Prince Edwards turn
to disappoint the superstition lovers; and
to live to come to the throne after father,
grandfather and great grandmother have
left it forever.
Frederick William, Crown Prince of
Germany is much nearer the throne, for
only one life-though a stalwart one
stands between him and it. He is now Is
years old. with his mothers features and
his fathers aggressiveness, and with all
his fathers determination to see the
world and conquer it.
It is related of the Crown Prince that
once, taking a dog-whip in hand, he
soundly beat his younger brother for some
trifiing offense. Just as he was bestoWing
the last blows upon the weeping little fell
low the Emperor happened along: What
are YOU doing?' asked His Majesty Il
am teaching my brother to know who Is
Crown Prince Selling the dog-whip the
Emperor drew it across the back Of the
frightened Crown Prince. and I will
teach YOU who is the Emperor" he said
The lad has been taught everything under
the sun that can be learned and, with the
firm idea always uppermost that a King
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-02-16

has now twenty-five members, with every
prospect of more, 1t aims to include in
its membership every deaf mute in Great
er New York who desires to learn to
ride, or who is already an enthusiast OF
the wheel
'It is the desire of the members that
similar clubs be organized in every city.
There are now a great number scattered
over the country, with a view to a gem
eral tournament for Silent cyclists.
I'm organizing care should be taken
to select only those who are fully aware
of the requirements of a bicycle club