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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Admiral watson's fleet in Philippine

Admiral Watson's tleet In Philippine
waters is about to be augmented by
the three gunboats. 1sla de Luzon. Isla
de Cuba and Don Juan de Austria, cap
tured from Spain at the battle of Ma
Mia bay. Commanding officers have
heretofore been assigned to the ves-
sells. and Admiral Watson has been EN-
powered to complete the list of officers
from those with the Asiatic squadron.
Gen. Otis telcgraphed to the war dc
partment, under date of the 24th. that
all claim to possessing 4 government
by the Tagal insurgents had been
wiped out by the dispersion and flight
of its members. some of whom had
been captured while others had come
in and surrendered. The pursuit Of
Aguinaldo was being pressed.
Ex-Congressman a. j. Iiostetter
died at his hcme. eight miles east of
Bedford, Ind. on the oath. of paralysis,
aged 81. He represented his district
in congress in 1850.
Congressman j. J. Esch. of Lacrosse,
Wis. has declared himself opposed &c
seating Congressman Roberts. of Utah.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
THE WRECK OF THE MAINE.
10 Oncfal News of the Alleged New
Damaging Discoveries Fix
ing the Blame.

Washington, Nov. 27.-Some interest
was created in official circles here yes
terday, particularly among naval Off
GERS, by the publication of what pur-
ported to be a secret investigation re-
garding the destruction of the battle
ship Maine in Havana harbor, which,
the story said, was blown up by gun
cotton t%orpedoes planted in the bay
for that purpose. Deligent inquiry,
however, fails to show that any official
investigation has been made at the d.
rection of the authorities here, al
though it is suggested that the Off
Gals at Havana have discretionary
powers to make investigation should
they see fit, and it is just barely possi-
Bile that as a result of such action
some additional information on the
subject has been secured.
Capt. Lucien Young is the port Off
Ger at Havana, and it is possible" said
one official last night, that he may
have dug up the information printed
to-day"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
THE PROVINCE OF SANTIAGO.
Gen. Wilson Making n Tour of the
Northern COast-APparently Not
FavOrably Impressed.

Santiago de Cuba. Nov. 27.-Gen. Will
son, governor of the departments of
Matanzas and Santa Clara. who is
making u tour along the eastern coast,
arrived here Saturday evening on the
transport Terry. He spent yesterday
in driving about the city and visiting
FL Caney. He is extremely sorry to
have missed Gen. Wood, but says he
enjoyed the trip along the north coast
Notwithstanding the fact that the Ter
ry twice went aground.
Santiago, Gen. Wilson says. is not to
be compared with the western prov
inces in wealth, natural beauty or the
intelligence of its people. He charac-
~terizes the province as"Aforeign Gun
try not in sympathy with the superior
A~mericanism dominant in Havana"
He admits, however, that he has
seen nothing of the province except
this city and the coast, which is every
where sterile.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
DESPATCH FROM GEN. BULLER.
Gen. H~ildyard's Successful Sortie
From EstcOurt Commended.


London. Nov. 2S.-The war office has
received the following dispatch from
Gen. Butler, dated Pietermaritzburg,
Sunday. November 20:
"Hildyard, from Estcourt, made a
successful attack, November %, with
three battalions. one field battery. q
naval gun, and 700 mounted troops,
OH the enemy occupying Beacon Hill,
which dominates William Grange, and
had interrupted his communication.
AZ a result of the operations, the enc
my is retiring. and the railway and
telegraph lines have been restored be-
tween Estcourt and Weston.
Our loss was about IA killed and
80 wounded.
"Hildyard has advanced to a posi-
ton near Frere, is he hopes to cut off
the enemy. who is believed to be re-
firing OF Colenso. via Weenen.
Barton, from Weston, has advanced
to Estcourt.
las soOn as communication is re-
stored L will telegraph particulars. So
far as l can make out, the operation
is one for which Hildyard and the
troops deserve much credit. The rail-
way is now open to Frere."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
BOUND ON A SECRET MISSION.
The United States War Ship Quietly
Fitted Out at Mare
Island.

Chicago. Nov. 27.-A special to the
Record from San Francisco, says:
The United States ship Ranger, now
lying at Mare Island, has been quiet
ly fitted out for some long voyage,
and rumors are current that she is
bound on some secret mission. The eff
cers of the war ship refuse TO discuss
the nature of the voyage. Several six
inch guns are being placed in position
ON the vessel. The only thing the Off
GERS will admit is hat the Ranger has
been ordered to Panama, and will sail
early in December.
Sealed instructions have been re-
ceived from Washington to be opened
ON arrival at Panama. 1t is believed
by naval men here hat the Rangers
ultimate destination is Manila, and
that she will be anchored for shore
duty at n of the new ports recent
" taken from the rebels"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Recent Deaths.


Capt. Geo. DUR, at his home in Full
ton, uged II.
Rj5ert T. Freeman, a prominent
farIhe: and stock Il and who once
sold the celebrated stallion Rex Nc
Donald to Manner ]. Hughes. of Ken
lucky. for $35. at his home, six miles
northeast of A~uxvasse, Galloway coun-
ty, aged 62.
john Henry McMachen. aged 81, a
retired contractor and an old citizen
Of St. Joseph.
Mrs. Elma L. Ogden. wife of v. p.
Ogden. eN-banker and capitalist. at
ST. Joseph. She had Deen an invalid
several years.
Mrs. Martha \. White. the wealthicst
wCman in Marion county. at her home
rear Palmyra. She was 81, and had
been III but a few days.
Elijah Galloway. a well-known farm
er. suddenly. at his home, Il few miles
east OF Perry.
W. Il. Taylor. proprietor of the Com
merciai hotel, Sedalia. suddenly.
William j. ~Pennebaker. aged -. at
the hci:te of his uncle, Maj. Harvey w.
SalIiou. at Clinton.
Col. &. i. Buffum. one Of the most
prominent citizens of northeast Mis-
souri,, at his home in Louisiana. aged
a..
Lawrence Joseph Fitzgerald. a we'll
known Missouri. Kansas Il Texas con-
ductcr, al his home in SeGaIia. aged
40.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
THE KAHLIFA WAS KILLED.
Gen. Kitchener Reports the KILLING
of the khaIifa and Principal
Emirs in the Recent Fight.

Cairo, Nov. 26.-Lord Cromer. the
British minister here, has received the
following dispatch from Gen. Kitch-
ener:
"Wingate's force caught up with the
khalifa's force seen miles southeast
of Godid and attacked it. After a
sharp fight he took his position. The
khalifa, who was surrounded by n
body guard of emirs. was killed. and
all the principal emirs were killed CT
captured, except Osman Digna, who
escaped"
The dervishes were utterly defeated,
their whole camp was taken and thou
sands surrendered
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Talk Right Out I'm Meeting.

The Methodist Of the entire country
ave been holding Il conference in ST.
Louis. Prof. Iarucd. of Philadelphia,
in Il paper. stirred the assembly by as
ser.ing that men of intellect and cuI-
ture We're leaving the church on ac-
count of dogma. He asserted that the
audience in many instances was of 4
higher intellectual standard than the
hold men of intellect. must eliminate
many of its meaningless, noEsensical
or unsettled doctrines" Several di-
vines took issue with the professor.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
A R EXPLOSION.
Cndertaker's establishment Blown
Up With Dynnmite-Building
and Contents Wrecked.

Terre Haute. Ind, Nov. 27.-Farmer>
burg, just across the county line. was
the scene of a terrific explosion last
night about nine o'clock. Some I'M
known person or persons placed dyna-
mite beneath the undertaking estaI,-
lishment of that place, and the explo-
sion wrecked the building and broke
window glass throughout the town.
Wood promptly applied to police head
quarters in this city for n detective,
and it is thought the perpetrators OF
the deed will be run down. The build
ing and its contents are a complete
wreck, and the loss will be heavy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
REAL british VICTORY.
Gen. Lord Methuen Can Claim tie
Honor of the First British
Victory of the War.
FOUGHT AND DIDN'T HAVE TOFALL BACK.
The Beers. However,. Are Offering q
Resistance to His Adj
vancc-DeIieyeI to be Pushing
Forward After the Fight Mt Gras
Pan on Saturday.

London, Nov. 2S.-To Gen. Methuen
it appears belongs the honor of the
first real British victory of the pres
ent war, as Belmont was the first bat
tie after which the British advanced
instead of retreating. The fact that
Gen. Methuen was forced to fight a
second pitched battle near the scene Of
the first shows the Beers were not de-
moralized at Belmont, but quickly raj
lied and, with undated courage met
the splendid assault of the British
naval brigade at Gras Pan. The eX-
cellent military qualities displayed by
the Beers in these two fights were no
doubt partially derived from the
training of c~ommandant Albrecht, a
former officer of the Austrian army.
Fifty Miles From Kimberley.
Presumably Gen. Methuen has al
ready resumed his march n~orthward.
He was, when last heard from. still
nearly fifty miles from Kimberley, and
doubtless an action will have to be
fought at Modder River before "Dia-
~mCndopolis' is relieved. There is
Some doubt as to what is meant in the
statement that the Beers are falling
back on Warrenton, which is sc miles
north of Kimberley, unless the dis
patches WAS intended TO fall into Brit
ish haI.ds in the hope of misleading
Gen. Metheun. The latter. however,
is said to be far too cautious to be
caught by such a trick, and. it is said,
il can be confidently anticipated that
his column will sweep steadily for
ward in spite of the determined resist
epce he will meet with.
Misuse of the White Flag.
The conclusion must be accepted,
fOw ever, reluctantly that the Beers
are deliberate in their misuse of white
flags.
On top of Gen. Methuen's warning,
and other evidence, comes the state
ment of Correspondent Knight, who
has arrived at Cape Town. wounded.
He says he accompanied Il detachment
of the Northampton regiment when a
force of Beers. 900 yards distant and
surrounded. displayed a white flag.
The officer commanding the Northamp-
tons then ordered his men to rise,
when the Beers deliberately volleyed,
wounding Knight and others.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
just as Well Made IL a Million.

Mile llase. 20 years old. with kinky
hair as white as snow. and charged
with epnsion fraud. was sentenced by
Judge Adams, in the United States
court at st. Louis. to pay a fine of
LOCO. Laws amassay! Inebber save dat
much money in my life" said old Mil
lie. well. yen can 60. said the
Judge. The old woman had been a tool
OF Daniel W. Pickett. who was fined
$1.G0c and given W. years in the pcni-
Tertiary. Pickett is a negro.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
While Playing .'BIackman."

James Dubuque. il years old. was
fatally injured while engaged in 4
game OF "blackman' at Gne of the
ward schools in Springfield. During
the rush young Dubuque was run over
by ii crowd OF boys. and all piled in a
heap. VIXEN the crowd OF young play
ers got up they noticed that Dubuque
did not mCve. He was carried into the
house. and n physician called, who
fCurG that he had sustained a n
sion OF the brain, and pronounced his
case homeless.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
THE LOSSES AT BEACON HILL,
~Cnhualties In Gen. Hildyard's Sortie
Out of EstcOurt.

In Gen. HiIdyIrd's SOrtfe
Out of Estcourt.
Durham, Natal, Nov. 26.-The latest
reports of Gen. Hildyard's losses at
the Beacon Hill engagement show thar
Is men were killed and 70 wounded.
The West Yorkshire regiment suf-
fered heavily. Maj. Hobbs was cap.
tured and several are missing.
Dispatches from President Kruger
and Gen. Joubert found on a Roer
Erisoncr), said the Boer losses at Bel
mont were ten men killed and 40
wounded. 1t added, in order to reas-
sure the burghers. that it had been
deemed necessary to fall back on War
renton.
y pigeon message from Colonies
Hamilton and Duff, at Ladysmith, un-
dated, reports all well.
Another naval contingent from the
British first-class cruiser Terrible,
with two A. inch guns, has started fer
the front.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

Claims have been filed up to date on
account of damages sustained by
American citizens through the Span
fish war to the amount of S25, 900, 600,
and the president is expected to SUBJ
nit a recommendation to congress in
his message looking to the creation Of
q commission to adjudicate these
claims and make provision for the pay
ment of such as are found to be legit-
innate.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

The Illinois flag law, designed to
prevent the Dissertation of the national
emblem, received what was probably
its death blow in a decision rendered
in Chicago, IN the 21st, by Judge Hol-
dom. The legislature. in passing the
bill, the decision states, exceeded its
police power, and was guilty of "class
legislation"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

A Hollinger, Swiss consul at Chica-
60, has asked the police department
OF hat city to search for Mary Muel-
Ter, for whom there is a large amount
of money waiting in a bank at NeI-
chatel, Switzerland. Miss Mueller de.
posted the money in 1868 and shortly
afterwards came to the United States.
Thirty-six years interest has been
multiplying, and the bankers are de-
sirous of having an accounting with
the
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

William Anthony, better known rs
"Brave Bill" Anthony, died at the
Presbyterian hospital in New York, on
the oath, half an hour after swallow
ing a quantity of cocaine at one of the
Central park entrances. He was the
man who. on February IS, 1898, when
the battle ship Maine was blown up in
Havana harbor, reported to Capt. Sigs-
bee in the famous words: "Sir, 1 have
to report that the ship has been blown
up and is sinking"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

One of the most notable political
demonstrations in the history of Mex
leo occurred in the City of Mexico, on
the 23d, when the foreign residents OF
that and adjoining counties marched
I'm a procession to the palace to urge
President Diaz to accept the nomina-
ton for president by the liberal party,
whose convention will assemble early
in the coming year.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

Ernest Clevenger, recently convicted
OF killing George Allen and Della Clev-
cnger. his cousin, at Il religious Meet
1S9S. has beer sentenced. at Liberty. 10
be hanged on Friday. January ), 1900.
Jealousy led to the shooting.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
A VERDICT FOR THE COMPANY,
Rcrult of n Damage u Growina
Out of the Big Railroad Strike
of 1894.

Chicago, Nov. ga verdict for ST.
SO" was rendered in the United States
court in favor of the Pennsylvania Rail-
way Co., in its suit against the city
for damages during the strike of 1894.
The railroad asked for $4,000. The
decision is regarded as important, as
having probable influence on tie ac-
tons on ether roads, which suffered
property damage during the riot.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

The Yankton Is. d. Savings bank
closed it's doors on the 22d. The de-
falcation of Treasurer Peterson, who
was known to be a heavy depositor,
piecipitated a run which had been in
Irogress a day and a half when the
hank closed. There is some prospect
thai the institution will be able to re-
sumo,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
The state Dairy Association.

i ne State Dairy association met II
holden. johnson county. Some TWEEN
ty-tiye displays of butter Were made.
association ever held. EN-AIayor.T T. j.
Halscy made the address of welcome
and eX-Gov. Colman responded. The
business houses were decorated in
honor of the event.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Nine Thousand Captured.

Cairo. Nov. 27.-Sir Francis Wingate,
in the battle with the khalifa's force
near Godid, captured 1900 men. women
and children. Osman Digna, the prin-
cipal general of the khalifa, is still! at
large.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Thought He Had Rheumatism.

Hugh Dougherty, Il st. Louis car
said to be recovering. Because he
could not move his neck physicians de-
clared he had rheumatism.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

Relative to the allegations that have
been made by some of the late officers
of the Kansas volunteers against Col.
Metcalf, on the ground of cruelty, it
is said at the war department that, as
the regiment, and all of the officers
concerned have been mustered out of
the United States service, the depart
ment can take no co~gnizance of the
matter.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

A ~cablegram received at the state
department from United States Min
lister Loomis, at Caracas, on the 21st,
announced that he had established re-
lations with the Castro government of
Venezuela. Mr.. Loom;s was authorized
to recognize the de facto government
in his discretion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

Papers were drawn up in Washing
ton, on the 21st, by Mrs. Mildred Dew
ey, wife of Admiral Dewey, transfer
ring all right and title in the Dewey
home to the admiral's son, George
Goodwin Dewey. 1t is also said to be
Mrs. Dewey's intention to make her
stepson her heir.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Because He cculdn.t Marry.

Thomas G.. O'Keefe. Il life insurance
agent in st. Louis. because he could
not afford 10 marry. went to the woods
in the suburbs and killed himself.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

Nice-President Carrot A. Hobart
died at his home in Paterson, n. j., on
the 21st. His death was not unexpect-
ed, although his family ard the nation
had hoped, in spite of the discourage
ing predictions of his physician, hat
he would gain a victory over the all
ments that had attacked him.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
4 MiIIiOnnire'N WiGON.

News comes from Huntsville. ALL,
that Mrs. Josephine +. Drummond,
widow of James T. Drummond. nil
~l,3nairc tobacco manufacturer of St.
Louis. will marry DR.. w. H.. Burnett,
Of Huntsville.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
WINS Giving His Money Away.

Andrew Walters WIS arrested at
Nevada because he was giving his
money away. He said that God had
commanded him to do so. He had dis
prsed OF about $500. Doctors said there
was something the matter with his
head.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Ar Official Dispatch From the Cow
ernOr OF Natal.

London, Nov. 2S.-The colonial office
has received the following dispatch
from the governor of Natal.
"The Beers are retiring on Weenen.
Our troops are occupying a ridge three
miles northward of the Moot river. II
appears that the Beers have found our
position too strong, and are retiring
towards L~adysmith with the loot they
have collected. The river is in flood.
Photographic communication with
Estcourt was restored early this morE-
ing"
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
QuIeScence

Reports to the immigration bureau
show that the total immigration to the
United States during the last four
months was 1926, an increase over
that of the corresponding period OF
last year of 8 1854.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

The Geological park in Washington
was enriched, on the night of the 23d,
by 62 young boa constructors, the
progeny of the great Brazilian boa
which is the queen of the Zoos snake
exhibit. The young boas average 16
inches long and are each an inch in
diameter.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
No Oath Required.

Judge HirZcl. of the st. Louis cOun-
tv court. has decided that there is no
law ir Missouri requiring applicants
for marriage license 20 make oath to
any of their statements.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

With flags flying and soldiers cheer.
ing and with the band of the Forty
first infantry on her deck playing THE
Girl 1 Left Behind Me-" the United
States transport Logan steamed down
the bay from New York, on the Goth,
and out to sea on her way to the Phil
ippineS.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

The F~orty-ninth regiment, United
States volunteers, arrived at San Fran
cisco, on the 21st, from Jefferson Bar
racks, Mo-, en- route to the Philippines.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

During the deer hunting season just
cnded in the Adirondacks % persons
were accidentally killed by hunters.
The number of deer killed was also
larger than usual.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

Senator Hanna received a request
from Mrs. Hobart by telegraph, on the
2sd, that he be one of the active pail
bearers at the funeral of the vice-pres-
ident. He Immediately wired his &C.
q~uiescence.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Senator Vests Health.

Says Il Washington dispatch: Sena-
tor Vest desired &c attend the funeral
Of Nice-president Hobart. but mis-
health was not equal to the effort.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

The statement of the condition OF
the treasury issued on the oath showed:
Available cash balance, Isl 1897;
gold reserve, s243, sso,467.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02

Soft cual has advanced in price in
St. Louis. There is 4 shortage of coal,
as well as Il shortage of cars, and a
coal famine is predicted.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Made Short " york of Him.

Charley Smith. aged II. of st. Louis,
laughed in church and pepperei w0r-
shippers with beans. Dad had to pay
to keep him ont of Jail.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Has q Steady Job Now.

4 Tia went tn Kansas City and
started a l:ank CT 20 cents capital. Ten
years IN the penitentiarv was the YER
die OF the Jury.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-02
Che Demrnrrat.
Ii. H. ADAMS, Publisher.

CAPE GIRARDEAU. MISSOURI.