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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24
Chicago Markets.

,,-,. Chicago. Nov g.
neat. today. closed sal under vester-
Gay influenced by the weakness of Liv-
trpool and predicted liberal increase in
the visible. Corn weakened with wheat
ana on lack OF demand. December closing
'Su-4c. lower and MAY sc under Oats
closed at loss Of laGr2sc and provisions
unChanged 70 trifie higher
ne leading futures closed as follows:
71a4 '20O's' may
,CoRNN,-December. 33ls January, 3i.:
OATS-December. 227sa2S; MAY. 2r..
,PoRkmDecember $S05; January, SS52i2.
,LAR.DLmaaDIecember $3.50; January. s5l2l.:
NJ, RiRsss-,dDfeember. sIS5: January, as5:
Sash quotations closed Us follows:
Fl-OC R-Steady
WH +; 3 spring. 63l.G65: No.
G0RN-No- ,. $2l.aa2a4; No. yellow.
., o,ATs-No. >. 2aa.m2A: No. white.
2Gl3: No. white. a5l,I36.
RNE.-No. y s.
BARLEY-No. >. S,M43.
$l.3l 80 - =" -
TIMOTHY SEED-S2.C5d22
I.ARD-Si. SUft5.05
PoRk-Mess, $7.69d9.60: short ribs. $3.50
gala shoulders 5asI5-4: short clear sides.
ST. l5fi5 ~
SUGAR I-nohang.l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

J. Frank Chamberlain, wealthy
resident of Boston, was instantly kill
ed by an express train at Maiden.
Mass, Thursday. He attempted to
cross the tracks at the Pleasant street
crossing, close to the station. and was
struck in the head. He was thrown
some distance and death was instanta-
neous. Mr.. Chamberlain was a native
of Dover. n. H.. and was about SO
years of age. He was unmarried
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

so exchanged. The Beers Maxims
jammed az % rounds.
Such continuous firing gave the gen.
eral impression that a big engagement
was on and the townsfolk streamed
out eXcitedly to greet the returning
troops.
The only British casualties were the
wounding of Captain Bodley and the
killing of two horses. The Beers con-
tinued desultory bombardment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

\ meeting Of the Maine Women's In
dian Association was held. Wednesday. m
Portland, and the following officers were
elected: President, Mrs Myra +. FRY
Portland: vice presidents. Miss r l.
Libby. Portland. Mrs. II. j. Bailey. win
ihrop. Mrs. +. NJ Blake. Bangor: record
ing secretary. Miss Alice B1anchar4
Portland: corresponding secretary. Miss
Addie Wyer. Portland: treasurer. Mrs
Eugene Baxter. Portland: auditor. Mrs
NJ. NJ. Bailey. Portland: librarian. Mis-
f. l.. Hubbs. Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24
Kid Mccoy Merely Needs a Rest.

New York. Nov. 23.-At the home of
Kid Mccoy at White Plains. tonight IT
was said that the pugilists condition
was not as serious as had been report
ed. 1t is stated that too constant tram
ing has affected his nervous system and
that a physician has advised him to
take complete rest for few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24
New York Cotton Market.

New York Nov 90
cotton futures closed very steady No.
He.mber, l33; December. 1856: January.
-.io: february. T-i2; March. IA; April
-, NAY 80; June. l.4S; July. 7.49: Au
IuSt, ~; September, 7.0S: October, COS
Sexton spot closed quiet. l-l6c. higher:
bidding uplands. ,3s: do. gulf, "a. Sales,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

Kimberley. Friday. Nov. 11.-(By
dispatch rider to Orange river, Nov.
22).-There was Il reconnaissance in
force. this afternoon, in the direction
of Acknowledgement, below Beacons-
field. Detachments of British mount
ed forces with two MaXimS and two
field guns. under Major Scott Turner
and Captain May respectively. together
with the BeacOnsfield Town Guard.
which helped support the guns. found
the Beers, numbering $50 in a kloof on
the Acknowledgement farm.
The Beers blazed away, firing enor-
nous quantities of ammunition wildly
from the rifle pits. remaining them
selves concealed. Artillery fire was al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24
New York Money Market

,1ona, I'LL o.,, New York, Nov. y.
loan, 3 per cent. 81 CENT las.
Prime mercantile paper. 5lsa6 Der cent
STEERING exchange. easy lit SiN5s HI.
Eema al ra ana 2t ,$stSo.@iM for d days
commercial bis 81 M tG r. 2 sn9 $lS"i4niNi;
Silver certificates 5Sl, Ir5aia
Bar silver 591s
Mexican dollars, Ar
Government bonds strope
State bonds, inactive.
Railroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24
POLO.
Portland. a: Manchester. 3.

Portland Me. Nov. 23.-PortIand de.
feated Manchester at city hall this even.
ing. in fast ana scrappy polo game. /
to >. 1t was quite evident from the start
that both teams were anxious 10 win and
the contest started If viii Il rush ana
there was not the slightest ~ up uutN
= Ia iab
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24
TO CURE A COLD n ONE DAY

iake Laxative BrOmO Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if il fails
10 sue. p; w. Groves signature IS Oh
each box. pc. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

At Salem-Sai-m. 3: AmeSbury. .
At Quincy-Cluinry. Y. Brucktuu. p
AZ New Eritain-Nrw Haven. \. New
Britain. 3
At East Weymouth-Ils mouth. q. East
Weymouth. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

James McManes. who, for many
years was the acknowledged ,Republi-
can leader of Philadelphia, died, Thurs
day, in his 18th year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

Portland. Oregon, Nov. 23.-The Brit
ish residents of Portland have raised
$500 for the fund for the widows and
orphans of the British soldiers who
were killed in South Africa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24
Blood

tSwift's Specitic) is the only blood rem.
edy guaranteed purely vegetable; il
forces out every trace Of impure blood
and cures cases that no other remedy
can touch. Valuable books mailed fz.,
By Swift Specific Co., Atlanta. O..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

It's the little colds that grow into big
colds: the big colds that end in consump-
ION and death. Watch the little coils
DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
mon. wed ,fri& wky, II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

will be observed as a holiday. me
Roers occupied Steynsburg, southwest
of Burghersdorp. Monday. Mateklne
was safe as late as Nov. 10.
! Tondon. Nov. 2S.-The fact that fresh
nortions of Natal are being oVerrun
daily bv the Beers is producing exas-
naration in that colony and intense
hun,i,iation in Great Britain where the
idea of. a possible extensive violation OF
British soil was contemporary as
missed in the early stages of the war.
Operators on the stock eNrhange here
are becoming nervous and the contin-
ued fall in consuls exemplifies the rest
lessness of the market. The rumors
that peace deputation from President
Kruger is on its way to Cape Town. for
the purpose of ascertaining the terms
upon which an immediate cessation OF
hostilities could be secured, are dis
credited here, and it is said that if such
a deputation has been sent it will meet
with scant courtesy. as those who are
conducting the war, il is added. VIII De
satisfied with nothing less than indicat :
ing the terms of peace of Pretoria, after
Il parade of British strength through
out the TranSvaal
In the meantime from the scanty and
emasculated dispatches which are drib-
bling in from the front. it is difficult to
form an opinion of the true situation.
The Boer invaders are occasioning con
slant surprises. They have already cut
off two portions of the Ladysmith re
lieving force from their base of sup
I'D
vancing on Pietermartzburg with how
itZer and other artillery. Gen. Cleary' s
situation il would appear. must be be
coming intolerable. 50 serious fighting
may be expected at any time, as it is
pointed ont the general must clear his
line of communication in order to com
plete the concentration of his relieving
force.
According to the latest reports from
Natal. the artillery duel was recon-
menced this morning. at Mooi river.
The statement that the British garii-
son there is only acting on the defen-
Sive. appears to be an admission Of
weakness, and it is thought the troops
may be n the mercy of the strong Boer
forces in the neighborhood.
a collision may also be expected on
/ he western frontier within As hours. If
ii be true that Gen. Methuen had start
ed northWard. as he is certain to meet
entrenched Beers both at Belmont an!
Moder river
1t is reported that Mafeking is suffer
ing from lack of water and that fever
is rife there. Advices from Lorenzo
Marquee say the Transvaal recruiting
agents have been visiting arriving
steamers and have succeeded in enlist
ing three passengers from the German
steamer Kaiser.
a force of Portuguese police have
gone to Gazaland. where the NATIVES;
are acting in a threatening manner the
stores at Koomati Poort having been
looted.
The British transports Pavonia and
Cephalonia arrived at Durham. today.
with about 5000 troops. making the total
arrivals of the first division II 600 men.
Another 1000 are expected within few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

Queenstown, Cape Colony, Wednes
day. Nov. 22.-For stra tegical reasons
and to reassure the British population.
Gen. Gatacre has decided on partial
forward movement after the reinforce
ments arrive. tonight.
Several further arrests have been
made at Naauw Poort and in that
neighbOrhood of influential Dutch suS-
pected of disloyalty. Replying to dep
utations from Herschell regarding the
intentions of the Free State force at
Lady Grey. COmmandant Olivier de-
clared that an invasion of the Herschell
district was not intended. Neverthe-
less an incursion is anticipated and the
natives are arming and preparing 10
resist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24
Unchanged.

on The Produce Exchange:
~ I t-R-Firm; creameries. 15ig@25l2:
CHEESE- Weak; 1ll5Ml2.
EGGS-Easv: fresh, 17I3mlS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

the Canadian contingent, on its ARRIVAL
to march through the city. which VIII
he beautifully decorated, and the day
will be observed as a holiday. Inc
Beers occupied Steynsburg, southwest
of Burghersdorp. Monday. Mafeklng
was safe as late as Nov. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

Cape Town. Nov. 22.-Evening-Thc
constant arrival of transports and the
entraining of troops for the mysterious
north are the chief incidents among
the military.
The authorities exercise a strict
watch over the transmission Of news.
but it is permitted to say now that
they are prepared to act against the
Boer aggression in the north.
Although it is absurd to underrate
the Free Staters. yet it is the opinion
of many competent to judge that they
will not resist the British advance with
the same doggedness as is shown by
the Transvaalers. and, even now, many
believe that if a plebiscite We're taken
it would show a majority against war
The steamer WaieWera, with the New
Zealand contingent of troops on board
has arrived here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

Cape Town. Nov. 23.-The military
authorities have given permission to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

Mooi River. Natal. NOV 23.-10 A. NJ
The Boer guns began to shell the
camp at > y. NJ. The British artillery
is in position on high ground to the
east. west and north of the station.
The artillery duel was continued un-
til s. when it ceased for an hour. The
Beers recommended at and dropped
three shells into the camp. They are
still firing at intervals. with no dam
age. although their aim is good.
\ patrol at Thorneyscroft has re-
turned from the direction of Rosetta
and reports all quiet there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

London. Nov. 23.-The fund for fit
ting out the Maine as a hospital ship
now exceeds e1S0O0, exclusive of the
receipts of the concert directed by Mrs
Brown Potter. At the meeting of the
executive committee of the fund, to-
day, three American surgeons and five
nurses. who recently arrived. present
ed themselves and We're cordially re-
csived by Lady Randolph Churchill and
her colleague.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

Cape Town, Nov. 23.-Nen Rensburg,
the rinGleader of the rebels 1T Coles
burg. was arrested lust as he was Join
ing Boer commando. Under orders %
Gen. Gatacre he will be tried for trea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

Durham. Nov. 23.-1.i5 p. M.-The Natal
Times this evening. says: During Il
night attack, Sunday. Gen. White cap
tured several Boer positions with guns
and much material
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

Capt. W. H. Dunlap, Chatta.
nooga, Tenn. says: Several years
ago boils and carbuncles appeared
upon me to an alarming extent,
causing me great trouble and pain.
Physicians treatment did not seem
to avail, and finally I decided to
give s. 8. S. trial. I improved at
once, and after taking six bottles.
the boils and carbuncles disappeared
entirely -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-24

Naauw Poort. Nov. $50 p. NJ
A British force 200 strong consisting
of mounted infantry and police. with
Il few cavalry. partly in train. recon-
noitered toward Colesburg. today. I'M
der Gen. French and accomplished IS
miles. They We're fired upon by par
ty Of Beers concealed on a hill. Three
men were wounded.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-03

him as a demi-god. ''Look!" they whtsp-
cred to one another. 1.-THE hlkosi (the
chief is a great medicine man. He can
make bricks out of water"
GOES BACK TO COLLEGE.
After two or three years on the fields
Rhodes surprised his associates by re-
turning to England to compete his term
at college. He was now man OF con-
siderable means, but he underwent the
somewhat irksome discipline of an Oxford
undergraduate until he had taken his de-
gree. Between terms he was back and
forward to Africa, for he saw that a
great transformation was coming over
Kimberly and that in 1t was his chance
of greatness.
Even thus, at the beginning Of his
career, he saw clearly TWO things. The
great political work must have money;
the second, that the country which hopes
to hold its own in the world needs plenty
of territory.
When Chinese Gordon, who became his
great friend, told him how he had re-
fused a roomful of gold offered him by
the Chinese government, Rhodes laughted
at him. II would have taken it," said
Rhodes, land as many roomfuls as they
would give me. 1t is no use for us to have
big Ideals If we have not the money to
carry them OUT
In politics his ambition was to secure
for England all the thousands Of miles of
unoccupied territory north of Cape Col
cny. This ideal he has already almost
accomplished.
1t was not for himself that he wanted
much money. All the things that ap-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-03
COMPULSORY CREMATION.
Measure That Is Now Pending In the
British Parliament
Philadelphia Times.

IL
Philadelphia Times
In England the idea of making crema-
ton compulsory is being earnestly press
ed. with a view of .cheapening the cost of
the dead bodies, and upon the higher
ground of sanitation. A bill in parliament
locking to this end has passed the COM
amendment that causes 1t to apply only
to certain large cities and to defined con-
dittons of society in them.
1t is twenty-five years since the first
organization was made in Great Britain
TO establish crematorium. 1t took six
years to get one built, and it was four
years before an incarceration took place
but from the date of its first use that is
to say fifteen years, ago, the number of
incinerations has increased rapidly, so
that several thousand bodies were Gre
mated last year Aside from the senti-
mental phase of the matter, one of the
most potent distractions thrown in the
way of the society that promoted the
plans was that cremation should be used
to destroy the evidence of crime This
objection was met by the society assum-
ing the obligation to investigate the con-
dftions of death in the case of every body
for which application for incineration
should be made. The prejudice was final
ly overcome, as may be seen by the fact
that the proposed legislation includes a
provision that in the whole kingdom Gre
nation should be made obligatory in
cases death Is due to. transmissible dis
eases, as smallpox, scarlet fever and tu-
berculos1s The measure is meeting no
considerable opposition, and the bill will
probably pass. This is meeting the ques-
items involved in wise and broad spirit.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-03

a woman despiser. He believes that the
man who wants to get on spoils himself
by taking wife. He has no place for
married helpers, and all his personal
wants are served by a ha1f-Malay called
Tony. But his sister, after a time, broke
down his 1nterdict against her sex at
Grooteschurr, and today presides over
the household arrangements.
Early in the morning, when at his
Cape home, Mr.. Rhodes starts his day
by good ride over the veldt Any one
who is staying with him and can ride is
welcome to share the trot, and while
covering mile after mile much business
Is got through. Then, when he returns
he sets himself to steady business and
70 seeing some OF the many visitors who
flock in on him.
But he does not stay at Grooteschurr
longer than he can help He thinks no
more of journey of 5000 miles than the
average man does Of a trip to the next
town. When anything goes wrong in
London he takes quick boat for there
and makes his headquarters in the Bur-
ington hotel, one of the old-fashioned
solid hotels at the back of the ROYAL
academy. Here he has a suite of rooms
that now bears his name In London he
rises at o'clock, but here too he starts
the day by a ride on horseback, having a
good canter around the park.
AT HIS BULUWAYO HOME.
The man is perhaps seen at his best
in his home near Bu1uwayo, some native
nuts transformed for his USE Here his
real magnetism is most apparent. All
the colonists flock to see him, and to Ut
ter their complaints; but even the big
gest grumblers go from his hut satisfied
Not that he gives them all they want; he
talks them into the conviction that what
he wises for them is the best
When, after DR.. Jim's raid, his enemies
proclaimed that he was eternally ruined,
Mr.. Rhodes replied, my career is only
beginning
1t seemed a ridiculous statement, but
1t was true. Cecil Rhodes has only
taken the first steps in a career that may
yet have in store the throwing down and
lifting up Of kings, the breaking of
nations, the making of men. He rules not
because of his riches, but because he
has proved himself king among men.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-03
the mightiest of his fellows seem dwarfs

the mightiest of his fellows seem dwarfs
beside him.
Yet when one first chances at this Afri-
can ruler the sensation is one of disap-
pointment. Picture a dull-faced, heavy
jawed, clumsy-looking man, big, broad
shouldered and burdened with over much
flesh. His face tells no story. Those
apathetic eyes seem to belong to a lazy
soul whose chief interest in in food
and drink. The slouching gait, the
sphinX-like vacancy of expression are an
impenetrable mask cloaking the soul
within.
Such is Cecil Rhodes in repose. But to
see the man at work is to see another
being. When he rises to move a great
gathering the dull eyes waken with a
life-like flash, the slouching figure be.
comes erect, the air of stagnation passes
and the onlooker discovers a man of I'M
firing energy, of unbended will, one who
can fire his fellows with a maddening en-
thusiasm, who displays in his every
move vigorous, virile and intense life
RHODES GOES TO KIMBERLEY.
Twenty-seven years ago Cecil Rhodes,
then a tall, thin lanky lad, in delicate
health and with little money, hurried to
the newly discovered diamond fields of
Kimberley in the hope of making his for
tune.
The son of an English clergyman, he
had broken down in health while at Ok
ford, and sought South Africa in the hope
of saving himself from an early death
by consumption. A wetting while boat
ing at college had brought on a chill and
fhn. obi Ind cnT1nI limo
plant. On a subsequent visit to Eng
land he went to see the doctor who had
ordered him abroad. The doctor, he
found, had died, but the doctors son
searched the register for the name of
his visitor.
Three years ago, you say? Rhodes!
Rhodes! Stay, here is an entry, Cecil
John; but-ah-it cannot refer to you"
why not?" asked Mr.. Rhodes. THAT
is my name"
"Oh, is it?'' said the doctors SON. But
it cannot surely be you. My father add
ed a foot-note to this case: cannot live
more than six months "
If the old doctors representation had
been true the history of modern Africa
would have been different But midst the
dust and heat of the diamond fields the
young college man got back his health.
They were rough tribe in the fields,
with the pick of the rascaldom of the
world literally scattered among them.
Illicit diamond buying was the most
flourishing business. and some who are
now widely known as millionaires laid
the foundation of their fortunes by buy
ing stolen diamonds from the blacks.
But the college lad was too smart to let
his black boys steal many of his gems.
Cecil Rhodes was not content to watch
over his negroes digging in his own dia-
mond patch. He invested sor1e of his
! first savings in old agricultural engines
! and began pumping two mines.
The days were hot, and the diggers were
willing to pay literally for cooling drinks
Traders brought up bad whisky and worse
brandy, but Rhodes thought he knew a
game worth two of that. He ran an
ice-making machine ana had no difficulty
in disposing of all the ice he could manu-
fecture
The black boys then began to look on
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-03
IT'S TENTH BIRTHDAY.
Gustavus AdOIphus Church Marks 1t
With Suitable Services.

The tenth anniversary of the congrega-
ton OF the Gustavus Adolphus church at
Sims and Weide streets was comment
GRATED yesterday with three special serv-
ices, all of which We're largely attended.
In the morning Rev. L. A. Hocanzon
preached on THE Calling of the Dis
ciples," taking his text from the thirty
fifth chapter of John. The gathering of
the disciples by Christ was the inception
of the first church, said DR.. Hocanzon
who traced the growth of Christianity
from the beginning to the present time
DR.. e. Norelius, of Vasa college, offered
the invocation.
At the afternoon service DR.. NoreIius
delivered an address in which he reviewed
the work of the church on Arlington hills
for the past forty-five years, and Rev. c..
J. Carlson read short history of the
congregation, of which he became the
pastor ten years ago, when there were
only fifty members who Worshiped in a
little church on the site of the present
church. The former edifice was burned
In 1892, and in the same year the large
brick structure that the congregation now
occupies was erected. The present con-
gregation numbers over 600
Rev G. I. Sandstrom, who was EXPECT
ed to deliver an address. was unable to
be present, but August Westlund, who
was the first teacher in the parochial
school, told of the difficulties under
which he had labored when the work was
first commenced.
The sermon in the evening was preached
by Rev. l.. A. Johnston, and Hilvine An
derson told of the history of the Young
peoples society of the church. Edward
Peterson read a festal poem of consider
able merit
AT each of the services a special musical
programme was rendered by the church
choir, and D. F. Lundstrom, the church
Organist gave vocal solos.