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The age-herald., 1899-11-13
GLIB TONGUES
 BETRAYED THEM Conversation of Female Crimi- naIs Gave Police Captain
 Delaney a Clew.

New York, November 12.-Police Captain Delaney. of the East Thirty-ffth street station, today arrested three young women whom he believes to be western women who have been working this city for some time past. They were registered at the station house as Misses Mabel Ray alias Mrs. James Bell, alias Mrs. J. W. Crouch, 22 years of age, No 197 East Ontario street, Chicago; Miss Mary Doris, 24 years of age, Evansville, Ind. Miss Nettie Nelson, alias Mrs. Mollfe Mcclure 26 years of age, of Memphis, Tenn.
 Captain Delaney discovered the women on last Friday. He was on his way up town in @ surface car when he overheard the women telling of their recent coming to this city. They used so many expressions peculiar to the criminal class that he fol- lowed them to their boarding house. He had the house watched until today, when he and five other officers surrounded the house and arrested the three women. In searching their rooms the police found brass knucks, revolver and a large num- Der of pawn tickets, ranging in sums from s1O to $50 The latter were for diamonds. rings. watches, gold and silver plate. bottle of knockout drops' was also found, and large collection of clippings from Chicago newspapers telling of the arrest and conviction of James Bell, the husband of one of the women, and of crimes of other western criminals.
 When questioned at the station house the Nelson woman said her home was In Roland, Mo-. and the Ray woman said she came from Sedalia, Mo. The women were sent to police headquarters as suspicious persons and Captain McCluskey telegraphed to the Chicago police for full information.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
NAVAL RESERVE IS RECOMMENDED Leading Feature in Report of Assistant Secretary of
 the Navy Allen.

Washington, November 12.-The leading Secretary Allen to Secretary Long relative to the naval militia is his strong endorse ment of the plan for the organization of a national naval reserve He points out that the experience of the past year had sug- gested certain changes in the original plan for this organization as contained in the bill submitted to the last session of con- gross and he therefore urges that 1t be again pushed with the amendments pre- pared by Lieutenant Commander w. H. Southerland, who was for a part of the year in direct charge of the naval militia bureau of the navy department.
 In substance that officer says that as the personnel act has made the term of service of enlisted men in the navy four years, the same period should be fixed for the en- rolment in the naval reserve. Some pro- vision should be made by which the naval reserve officer should be promoted in war time with the regular officer with whom he holds the same date of commission.
 It is also recommended that steps be- taken for the organization of permanent coast signal system from the retired list of the navy and the employees of the light house and life saving service. There are several thousand of these men, and With small appropriation and an annual drill for a few days each year they would be com~ potent, the report says, to take up their duties immediately upon the outbreak or war. With a retired naval officer in charge of each lighthouse district, and an officer in charge at the navy department, and the necessary paraphernalia at the nearest navy yard ready for use, this necessary adjunct of war could be put in working order in twenty-four hours.
 During the past year the legislature or Maine passed an act for the establishment of a naval militia, as did the state OF Minnesota. The department undertook to afford the naval militia of the country an opportunity by the governors of all but one of the states having militia organizations.
 The report states in detail the result of the cruises, in each case setting out the reports of the naval officers who acted as inspectors and noting their criticisms with out reserve.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
CHILDERS
 DEFENDS GEN. OTIS

San Francisco, Cal, November 12.-Colo- mel Childers, of the Tennessee regiment which arrived from the Philippines Satur- day said:
 q have very high regard for General Otis and his ability as a soldier and a .statesman. He has had most difficult po- sition and think he has handled 1t well. Of course he could have slashed in and laid the islands waste with fire and sword. but to do this without an effort first to show the natives that the nUbted States wished to give them a fair, just and liberal gov ernment would have forever prevented ami cable relations, and it would have become a question of extermination and reconcilia- ton. The islands are too far away for such policy even if humanity and self in- terest did not forbid.
 "In my opinion force of 75,O0O to 100000 men is needed to promptly and successfully
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statement Was Erroneous

Baltimore, November 12.-When shown the San Francisco dispatch which stated that the Columbian iron works of this city will become a part of a combination of ship-building properties, Mayor William T. Master, president of the company, sai9 D. day that he had not been approached the matter and that the statement in regard to his corporation was, therefore, erroneous. He added that such combination was not at all improbable, although he had heard nothing in regard to this. but that the capi- talization mentioned was much too low to include the works referred to.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
Havana Paners Object

Havana, November 12.-The local news papers object to the criticisms made by some American journals upon Sunday racing in Havana They point out that, after mass on Sunday, all Latin countries take holiday and assert that If the Americans wish the Cubans to popularize some sport as O substitute for bull fighting, Sundays must be devoted to 1t, because saints days are kept strictly for religious observances, and at other times there is no great num- Der of Cubans wealthy enough to forsake business for the sake of amusement.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13

Paterson, N. J.. November 12.-vice-Pres- ident Hobart passed a favorable night, and the Improvement that has been observed for several days continued today. He ate solid food with relish and 1t promptly as- simulated. With his meals he took milk and between meals was given milk punches.
 This is a marked change from his condi- tion ten days ago. At that time he was rapidly sinking, and his stomach had re- fused food of all kinds. For several days he lived on grapes and the juice of grape fruit, but it soon appeared that his stomach
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settle this. This force will have to be re- tained until those who are friendly and take the oath of allegiance to the United States are strong enough to protect themselves, otherwise the natives will come down from the mountains destroying the lives and property of all who are traitors as they would call them.
 q think local affairs should as far as possible be left in the hands of the na- tives."
 Corporal L. B. Price, of the Tennessee volunteers, was killed shortly before the regiment left the islands under peculiar circumstances. He was subject to fits and sonnambulism and was in the habit of sleeping with a red cloth around hss head to protect it from insects. One night while asleep he wandered by the line and as he was returning he was mistaken for a Filipino by member of the Sixth ssfantry who shot him.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
Body Identified

Chicago, November 12.-The body of suppo -ed robber who was shot dead last night by Claude B. Giles, police operator, was identified today as Frank Doyle, brother of John Doyle of the firm of John Doyle 6 Co.,, wealthy contractors. The de- ceased mother is also said to be well-to-do and the hold-up theory is secuted by Doyle's friends, who declare his mother kept him well supplied with funds and that he had no occasion to resort to robbery to secure money. Giles Is practically under ar- rest awaiting an investigation.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
Unhanpaed by Heavy Guns the BOa Commander Might Have
 Ere This Been in Possession of PeGrmaitbug.

the dips in the veldt they appear and dis appear with marvellous rapidity, bent on Hitting cattle. The demonstration made to the southwest today was only a feint to cover the unsuccessful movement at Kenil- worth after cattle. Their field gun shooting was poor all the shells falling short"
 Colonel Kekewich, British commander at Kimberley, reports that the enemy were very active on November f. principally with the object of driving off cattle. The Orange Free State troops retired rapidly before Colonel Turner without firing.
 At 10:30 p. the Transvaal troops ad- vanced on Kenilworuh Major Peakman' with a squadron of the Kimberly Light Horse, was hiding in the bush and gave the enemy warm reception. The Boers retired, firing. Colonel Turner reinforced Major Peakman and at 12:4O p. m. the en- emy opened fire with one piece of artillery at nearly 4,OOO yards range.
 Two guns of the Diamond field artillery were sent in support of Colonel Turner, but the enemy's gun had ceased firing after the fifth round. Consequently our guns did not come into action. The enemy's artillery fire was not damaging and the shooting was bad.
 Boer Loss Heavy
 The British casualties in tine Wentworth engagement were limited to Major Ayleiff, of the Cape police, who was wounded dn the neck. He is expected to recover. Later in the day, our pfckets say, the Boers car ried off six dead from one spot, probably killed by our Maxim The total Boer loss was probably heavy, but had not been es- timated by Colonel Kekewich.
 About 530 p. m. Colonel Turner was again in contact with new body of the enemy on the Schnest drift road From the con ming tower a larger number could be plain ly seen about two miles north of the Kim ber1ey reservoir and others held a walled enclosure on the right flank. Colonel Tur- ner opened with Maxim and two guns of the Diamond Field artillery, sent in sup port. He came into action at 5:47 D. m., and continued firing until dusk.
 Private Lubbe, of the Cape police, was shot through the head and died on ar irving at the hospital and Sergeant Water mage, of the Kimberley division of the Cape police, was wounded but is doing well.
 Colonel Kekewich is unable to state the enemys loss, but believes these must have been severe, judging from the precipitate retreat of the Boers.
 At 6:10 p. m. the enemy opened fire with one piece of artillery from Hampers dam on Ottos Kopje, the latter being held by the Cape police. The enemy inflicted no damage"
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Firing at Latlysmith

Estcourt Natal, Thursday, November D. CMorning) Heavy firing Is now proceeding in the direction of Ladysmith. It began at daybreak. Some reports are so much heav- fer than any previously heard, as to lead to a general belief that the British heavy naval guns are again active.
 The safe arrival at LadySnit(h of Lfeuten- ant Hooper of the Fifth Lancers, shows that communication with the garrison is possible. He was anxious to rejoin his reg iment and started hence, accompanied by a Natal policeman. They succeeded In tra- yersing the Boer lines
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VICE-PRESIDENT IS
 STILL IMPROVING

was so congested that he could not even take these. .
 MT. Hobart now spends most of his time in reclining position, and he sleeps with out the aid of opiates The most painful and alarming feature of his illness has been attacks of nervousness as night approaches. These attacks have decreased.
 Mrs. Hobart, who has spent nearly every minute of her time during the past two weeks at the bedside of her husband. feels very much encouraged, and secures more rest than formerly.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
Big Cleveland Fire

Cleveland. November 12.-Ffre broke out at o'clock tonight in the Bradley block, on Bank street, destroying the upper two of the seven stories. The damage done amounts to s1Oo,OOO, chiefly by water. The loss falls upon the Bradley estate and the occupants of the building; the Sunshine Cloak and Suit company, occupying five floors; a branch of Root & Mcbride Bros, wholesale dry goods; Korach & Co.,, cloth ing; Kopen Bros. & Keeler, clothing, and Beeman Chemical company, chewing gum.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
NH Relax Stringency

Washington, November 12.-Treasury off, cials expect that within short time the money drawn from the financial institutions of the east for the movement of the crops and other purposes in the west will begin to find it's way to New York and that the apparent stringency in money will be ac- cordingly relaxed.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
Found Dead In Bed
William

Chicago. November 12.-Dr. William Whitten. of Pilots Point, Tex. who has been visiting friends here for the past few days, was found dead in bed today. Death is supposed to have followed an overdose of morphine taken to alleviate pain caused by injuries incurred fin a recent accident. pr. Whitten had been engaged for some time in the business of raising cattle and thoroughbred horses, and was widely known among stock raisers in Texas and other southern states.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13

Chicago, November 12.-The Record will say tomorrow: John w. Gates, William Edenborn, Isaac l.. Ellwood and John Lam- bert the heaviest stockholders in the American Steel and Wire interests have joined hands with E. H. Hartman and the other members of the Harriman-Gould sym dicate in a comprehensive plan of cam
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
Schooner Captain Killed

St. Johns, N. B., November 12.-The cap- tain of the schooner J. B. vandusen, of New York; bound to New York, was killed by one of the crew Saturday night near Point Leipreaux. While the body was be- ing landed by the mate and one of the crew the schooner sailed away.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
oonsuls in Communication

Capetown, November s.-A dispatch from Pretoria dated yesterday says that the for eign consuls hold weekly meetings at the residence of the Italian diplomatic agent to discuss matters of international interest
 According to the same correspondent the Rose Deep and Fereira Deep, with ten other mines, are working. White and black labor is plentiful and the mint is busy coin ing gold.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
No Cause for Uneasiness

Berlin, November 12-The V0ssische Zei- tung discussing the probability of interven- tion by European powers during hostfnties in South Africa says:
 "Howver much Great Brltain's position in Africa may be imperflled it is quite unlike ly that Russia will make any amu-British move Great Britain can rely upon Amer can and Japans support in tlhe event of any difficulties with Russia in China
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fled Is a mystery.


 MacArthur and General Lawton are clos ing in on Tarlac. Communication with dis tant points is impossible except by means of the government wire, which Is crowded with official business.
 General Macarthur took Bamban yes- terday. This is supposed to be tine strong est position held by the FHlipinos except Tarlac. The brief accounts of the engage ment received indicate that the rebels fought according to their recent tactics re- treating after firing a few volleys. One officers of the Thirty sixth regiment is the only American reported killed.
 General MacArthur began his advance at daylight, Colonel Smith, with the Seven teenth regiment, on the right; Major Bell S command, the Thirty sixth, on itale left, and the Ninth in the center. Colonel Smith en- couDtered a small force at o'clock, easily dispersing the rebels. Major Bell secured a position on the mountain, from which he poured an awful fire into the enemy's ranks. The Filipinos stood the fire for twenty minutes and tlhen retreated to the mountains. General Macarthur entered Bamban at 10 o'clock and Colonel Smith occupied Capas, tine first town beyond.
 General Lawitons headquarters is still at Cabanatum.
 General Young, with his cavalry and in- fantry, is still pushing ahead through the fearful mud, but his exact whereabouts Is not known.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
Ouieted the Inhabitants

Orange River, Cape Colony. November 8. A squadron of the Ninth Lancers, with a company of mounted infantry reconnoiter- ed today in a southerly direction, returning by way of Preasville without incident. The excursion had the effect of quieting the in- habitants of the district.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
All W ell at Kimberly

London, November 2.-The following dds- patch from Colonel Baden-Powell, British commander at Mafekang, dated October %. and forwarded by General Butler was post ed this evening by the war officials:
 "All is we'll here. After two days she'll ing and heavy bombardment, body of tlre enemy made a general attack on three sides of the town, which was repulsed by
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
SCOTT COMMANDANT
Succeeds Major Bethume-Maritzburg
 CTS Nervous

Durban, November 12.-Captain Percy Scott, of the first class cruiser Terrible, has been appointed commandant here in the place of Major Bethune, who will assume active command of the mounted Uitlander corps.
 The march of the naval brigade with twenty guns through the town was an in- spring one. The band of the Terrible, stationed outside of the town hall, played popular airs and the crowds along the line of march exhibited intense enthusiasm.
 Another batch of Boer prisoners has ar- rived. The British wounded will go to Capetown tomorrow. Since hostilities be- gan there have been small factional fights along the Pondoland border, but otherwise the natives there have been quiet. The na- lives at Maritzburg, however owing to the situation at Ladysmith, are becoming nervous and beginning to seek places which they think safer
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
Herr Leyds Dead

Brussels, November 12-ferr Leyds, brother of Dr. Leyds, and himself an agent of the Transvaal government. died of appo- plexy yesterday while on visit to his brother.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
The Canadian Contingent

London, November 12-The Allan line steamer Sardinian, from Montreal and Que hec, with the Canadian contingent for South Africa, has arrived at Sa Vincent Cape erde islands.
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ARTILLERY CAPTURED BY GENERAL JOUBERTS MEN
 IS PROVING A WHITE ELEPHANT ON THEIR HANDS

our Maxim fire. The enemy is now draw ing off. Our casualties were slight.
 'Ideutenant Llwellyn, with several ar mored itrains, drove off the enemy at Croco- dile Pool on Wednesday, killing eight"
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paign which has for its object the consoli- dation of the leading trunk railways in the United States.
 "The scope of the plan is said to be not merely one of traffic alliances, but the weld ing together of actual ownership in a de- termined effort to uphold traffic rates ir>le- pendent of the interstate commerce com missiop.'
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
BAMBAN CAPTURED BY GEN. MACARTHUR Strongest Filipino Position With
 Exception of TarIac. AMERICAN OFFICER KILLED Col. Smith Occupies Capas, the First Town Beyond-Young Still Push-
 ing Forward, Though Where
 abouts is Not Known
AMERICAN OFFICER KILLED

Manila, November 13-(S:25 a. m)-Colo- mel Bells regiment and a small force of cavalry entered Tarlac last night without opposition. Where Aguinaldo with his army and the so-cailed government have fled Is a mystery.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
Troopships Arrive

London, November R.-The war office ar- nounces that the troopship Rosyln Castle has arrived at Durban and the troopship Gascon at Cape Town.
The age-herald., 1899-11-13
THE WEATHER.

FAIR MONDAY AND TUESDAY; WARMER IN NORTHERN PORTION; MONDAY, VARIABLE WINDS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20

munications forwarded to the nav,
department prior to the recent nam
ing of war vessels were properl,
noted. and you, through Congressman
George w. Prince, did our CITY the
honor at that time to acknowledge the
same in due form.
Inasmuch as we did not then have
the advantage of placing the matter
before your department sufficiently
early to have it properly considered
before the naming of the last wal
craft, we cherish the hope that at q
future time we NAV be more fortu-
nate, and the communication which |
now hand you is designed as prelim-
mary to a more extensive argument
in our behalf should the same be
deemed expedient and worthy of con-
sideration. Yours respectfully,
JOHN I. STAFFORD, Secretary.
Congratulations to Col. Burlington.
Rock Island, H., Nav 1S.-Gen. A
r. Burlington. Chief of Ordnance,
Washington, d. c., Dear Sir: The
Rock Island Commercial and Social
Club desires to offer you it's warmest
upon your elevation
to the command of the ordnance de-
partment of the United States army.
Your very efficient work while in COM
mand of Rock Island arsenal is con-
vincing testimony to US of the wisdom
of your selection as the head of this
This club and the peo-
pie of this community are particularly
pleased that an officer should be chief
of the ordnance department who so
recognizes the needs and
the capacity of the great
arsenal and armory located at Rock
Island.
With the hope that your admins
tration may be pregnant with as much
pleasure and satisfaction to yourself
as we are sure it will be to the people
at large. we beg to subscribe ourselves
your most obedient servants, the
Rock Island Club.
JOHN L. STAFFORD, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
WILL OF CAPT. ROBINSON.
Wealthy Bankers Entire Estate Left to
His Son.

Wealthy Bankers Entire Estate Left to
The will of Capt. Thomas j. Robin
son, probated today in the county
court, is a brief typewriter docu-
ment, containing no information as
to the extent of the deceased s wealth,
and simply ordering how his property
should be disposed of after his demise
The instrument twas drawn by
E. ID. Sweeney, July %, 1889, at a
time when Capt. Robinson was very
low. 1t is igned by the testator and
Mr.. Sweeney and DIR. w. A. Paul as
witnesses. In the will it is ordered
that Capt. Robinson's wife. Amy A.
Robinson (since deceased) receive
one-third of his estate, and that the
remaining two-thirds 60 to his only
son, j. F. Robinson. The death of
Mrs. Robinson makes the son the sole
heir. The latter is named as execu-
tor of the estate.
The property of Capt. Robinson, as
is known, consists of controlling inter
ests in the Rock Island National bank,
and the Rock Island IL Davenport
Ferry company, pine land, real estate
and other securities. 1t is estimated
that at the time of his death he was
worth at least 81, 900, 600. He carried
S14 900 life insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
Death of John Ansley.

Mrs. Porter Skinner departed last
night for st. Joseph, Mo-, on the sad
mission of attending the funeral of
her only son, John Ansley, who died
of heart disease Thursday at the Santa
Fe hospital, Topeka. aged 46 years.
Mr.. Ansley is survived, besides his
mother, by a wife and one child. He
was employed by the Santa Fe road.
He had long been n sufferer from
heart failure. He formerly ran on
the Rock Island between here and
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20
WoOdmen Notes.

Head Attorney j. G. johnson has
returned from Omaha.
Directors j. w. White and Marvin
Quackenbush have returned to their
homes.
Four candidates for head banker are
out for consideration at the head camp
convention.
Warren Roberts, contractor on the
head office building, is in the city
from Chicago.
Editor +. o. Van Calder, of the
Modern Woodman, has returned home
to Sycamore, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20

The funeral of Martin Fischer oc-
CURED from the home at 913 Eighth
avenue TO st. Mary's church at .
O'Clock today, Rev. Father Baak Off
ciating- The pallbearers were Peter
Rosenthal, Valentine Schreiner, Adam
Klotz, Benedict Mueller. Henry Rich
ards and BARLEY Helstern. Inter-
ment was made at Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-20

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