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Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
BRYAN DISCUSSES WORN TOPICS.
Passes from Silver Question to Trusts
md President,s Mnr POIicN.

BEATRICE, Neb., Oct. 27.-(Special Tele-
gram)-W. j. Bryan spoke here this after
noon, coming from Cortland, where he ad
dressed an audience earlier in the day. He
was escorted from Cortland by committee
from Beatrice. His speech was made from
an outdoor platform. The day was pleasant
and fairsized crowd was present.
Mr.. Bryan, in the beginning of his speech,
referred to the silver question, and this por-
tion of the address was prolonged by ques-
tions from the audience The greater por-
tion of his talk was devoted to trusts i'm
perialism and the course OF the admins
stration in dealing with the Philippine ques-
tion. He also gave some time to defense
of the income tax.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
LIGHT THROWN on STATE ISSUES.
Edward Rosewater Discusses Atti-
tudcs of the NnriOus Candidates.

WAHoO, Neb., Oct. 27,-(speclal. Ed
ward Rosewater, editor Of The Bee, spoke
to an audience of attentive listeners at the
Wahoo opera house last night Upon being
introduced by Chairman T. T. Pickett, Mr..
Rosewater entered at once into a clear and
fOrcible presentation OF all the live political
issues, state and national, in which the
voters are at the present time interested
He discussed the trust and war questions
and showed up the sophistries of Organism
in the stand taken upon these two important
subjects, Ex-Governor Holcomb's unsavory
record in connection with the house rent
ballot frauds and farcical settlement with
eX-Treasurer BARLEY, was reviewed al
length and many present were for the first
time fully and clearly informed Of the
details Ct these scandalous transactions. Mr.
Rosewater spoke two hours and his speech
was an educator.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
~~s - " w Az III
L,,.
Report That Over Five uS~SLlssn, " :,
at Mafeking. XVI,
DUTCH GET AMMUNITION AT VRYBURG
oommandant sohooman Easily seiS,s the
Town Of Krokodileport,
DESTROYS RAILWAY BRIDGE THERE
Beers Threaten Native Chiefs Who Are
Loyal to Great Britain.
TRY TO HEAD OFF RHODESlAN FORCE
TRY TO HEAD OFF RHoDEslAN FORCE
Intend to Destroy Railway to BuIu-
wayo and Prevent Colonel Plum
mcr Going to Relief of the
British Mt Mafcking.

LONDON, Oct 27.-The magistrate at Vry-
burg is responsible for the report made to
Premier Schreiner at Capetown that 5l3
Beers were killed at Matekng
LoURENzo MARQUEE, Oct. 27.-The fol-
lowing dispatch has been received here
from Pretoria, filed yesterday:
THE government has issued proclama-
tion, declaring that no rents or interests on
bonds can be claimed during the continu-
ance of martial law. nor within a certain
fixed period after the repeal OF the same.
"The Beers at Vryburg have secured
quantity of ammunition. Commandant
Schooman has seized Krokodileport and de-
stroyed the railway bridge there.
president Kruger is in excellent health"
Beers Threaten Native Chiefs.
CAPETOWN, Oct. 27.-A telegram from
Buuwayo, Rhodesia, dated Monday, says:
A Boer force is threatening Chief Khama
and Chief Linchwe, who are loyal to Great
Britain. The two chiefs country lies at the
extreme northwest of the Transvaal and
includes Bechuanaland. 1t seems a gross
mistake for the Beers to provoke war among
the natives. The probable explanation is
that the Boer force intends to destroy the
railway to Buluwayo and thus prevent any
attempt of Colonel Plummers Rhodesan
force to go to the relief Of Mafeking. AL
ready there have been stories OF Rhodesian
armored train engaging the Beers some dis
tance north of Mafeking.
Chamberlain Endorsed at Polls.
LONDON Oct. 27.-The parliamentary
bye-election for the Bow and Bromley di-
vision of the Tower Hamlets, London, held
today to replace the Hon. Lionel r.
Holland, conservative, was fought on the
governments Transvaal policy and resulted
in big voctory for the government, the
conservative candidate, William Guthrie,
being elected by 4,32S votes against 2,123
votes cast for his liberal and radical op-
ponent, Harold Spender The conservative
majority was practically twice that secured
at the election Of Mr.. Holland.
PARIS, Oct 27.--An authoritative state
ment was issued this afternoon, formally
denying the rumors of intended Franco
Russian intervention in the Transvaal war
and declaring that France has no ground
and no desire for any such intervention at
present, and that Russia Is most likely
placed in the same position, adding that
Germany is the only power directly con-
cerned in the matter.
Beers Are Aggressive.
LONDON Oct. 27-The Daily Telegraph
has the following from Ladysmith dated
Wednesday:
"Our cavalry patrols have been fired or
this forenoon and chased by the enemy neal
the scene OF the Rietfonteiu engagement
The Beers show signs of becoming assre
slye. We learned of the capture of the
Hussars in response to military wire sen
to Commandant General Joubert.'
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
MEIKLEJOHN TALKS WITH BROWN.
Citizens of Valley County Listen to
Two Good Republican SpenIkers.


ORD Neb., Oct. 27.--(Special Teegram.)- -
Assistant Secretary Of War Meiklejohn and
Hon. Norris Brown of Kearney addressed u
large audience at the court house here to-
night. Mr. Meiklejohn created great enthu-
siasm during the two hours of his speech and
while many Dopulsts were present nearly
all were in accord with his sentiments
Mr.. Meiklejohn called the attention
of his hearers to the fact that pros
perity is here and produced facts and fig
ures to prove it. He showed how labor had
been more extensively employed and how
wages had been increased. After contrast
ing conditions under the present admins
tration with the Cleveland administration
he took up the war and showed how the op-
position favored 'the war, how the trouble
all came about and explained all that the
War department had done. He made
throughout logical and powerful speech
Norris Brown spoke for thirty minutes and
was cheered to the echo. He has many
friends here, who enjoy his wit and logic.
lie has heretofore made aome OF the best
speeches ever made in the county and this
was no exception. On the whole the meet
ing was success and very enthusiastic.
The republican cause in Valley county is
gaining support every day.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
CAPTAIN WATKINS PLEA WINS
United states Supervising Inspector
of steam Vessels MOdihes Order
Suspending His License.

NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-Captain George II.
Starbuck, United States supervising inspec-
tor OF steam vessels. has modified the order
of the local board of inspectors in suspend
ing the license of Captain Frederick II. Wat
kins OF the American Line steamship Paris,
for two years, because of his running that
vessel on the rocks near the Manacles, off
the coast OF Cornwall on May 81, last.
The ruling OF the supervising inspector
suspends the license of Captain Watkins for
six moths, dating from yesterday. October
&c. This action was taken on the plea Of
Captain Watkins that the grounding OF the
Paris was due to an error on his part and
not to carelessness.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
G FRES ORDER CRUISERS OUT
Report that n Squadron IL TO he Sent
10 DclaGOn nay Mt an Early
Dntc.

PARIS, Oct. 2S-The Journal asserts that
hve cruisers Of the French squadron now
at The Piraeus, the Port Ct Athens, have
been ordered to place themselves in read
inesS to go to the Cape.
dispatch to the Petit journal from Tou-
Ion says:
Two or three OF the fastest cruisers have
been ordered to go to Delagoa bay and Rus
sian warships will follow them
The Figaro, while pointing out the con-
Trajectory runners from Toulon on the sub
ject OF the dispatch of naval division from
the southeast coast says: 1T is certain
that the cruiser Cassard sailed from Toulon
to Port Said on the receipt of an important
telegram enclosing sealed orders"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
FIGHT FOR WICHITA STREETS
District Judge Dale Grants Perma-
nent Injunction Rcstrnining Street
Railway from Operating,

WICHITA, Kan, Oct 27.-Judge Dale OF
the district court granted a permanent in
junction restraining the Wichita Street Rail
way company from operating its plant and
ordering all the cars and track from the
street. The injunction was asked as last
resort by the mayor and city council to get
a new system OF street railway.
company with 100000 capital was or
ganized two months ago and given a fran
chise by the city council to build new line,
but the old company refused to surrender
the streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
Crounse speaks at Blair.

BLAIR, Neb,. Oct. 27.-(special Telegram }
Governor Crounse spoke to a we'll filled
house tonight at Kennard and his address
along the line of state and national Issues
was well received The county holds him in
high esteem, and his words fell with heavy
weight on his audience that had gathered
to listen to the distinguished fellow citizen.
Many democrat went home from the meet
ing thinking new thoughts.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28

the Irish race, which numbers at least 90
100000 at the present day is called upon
TO view the problem OF home rule in the new
light Of these startling facts.
Today we are simply scolding about Eng
and s rule in Ireland. Women could do that
than men II that is all men can do,
ause will be dead and deserveily
MICHAEL DAVITT"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28

ley delivered his address in Masonic hall,
which has a capacity of about 300. All the
seats were occupied and standing room was
at a premium. The speaker received the
closest attention and was literally applauded.
He paid a glowing tribute to the patriotism
Of William Mckinley and strongly en-
dorsed the attitude OF the administration
toward the Philippines. His explanation of
the situation in the islands was heartily APP
Droyed
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
PoIi,icnI Debate at M.mDbis

MEMPHIS, Neb,, Oct. 27-(special.)-A
conflict in dates in republican and populist
meetings at Memphis was the occasion OF
joint debate between Charles II. Sloan OF
Geneva and Congressman Stark OF Aurora.
p. j. Hall was chairman for the republicans
and Greeley Gilkerson for the populists.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28

Overwhelming Majority of Them
Have ReEistered ut lincoln.

LINCOLN, Oct. 27.-(Special Telegram.)-
Today's registration shows an overwhelming
majority of republicans, the proportion be-
ing about the same as the first registration.
The Indications are that light vote will
be polled. Those registering, including both
days, expressed their politics as follows
Republicans, 1,S17 democrats 122; popuists,
81; prohibitionists, %; silver republicans,
So; refused, 1922.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28

LONDON, Oct, G.-A special dispatch
from Pietermaritzburg, Natal, dated octo-
her "a saws: Nine hundred and eighty
eight Boer prisoners arrived here this morn
ing. They include Captains Dewitt, Ham
mer. Forthus, Dorey, Van Legger and Dott-
ner.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
Fusionists Fall Further Behind on Second
Day Of Registration,
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS soRtlY PtRPLExsT
Percentage of voters who Decline 10
specify Their Party Affiliations is
Increased In Nearly Every
Precinct.
REGISTRATION IN OMAHA.

Total ......... .S,7lT 5,fO5 12,102
Republican excess over fusion-
Republican excess over NIL
others ...... ....-...........1,0 sos
Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-28
BIG MINERS STRIKE ENDED
Spring Valley Coal Company Grants
Demands Made by Miners with
One ExceDtion.
SPRING VALLEY.

SPRING VALLEY, H., Oct. 27-The big
strike inaugurated by the 1000 miners on
the Spring Valley Coal company on October
II was brought to an end today
All the demands Of the organization were
granted except that OF Weighing coal at the
bottom of the shafts and this was not
pressed by the uniop
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1899-08-04

FOR n number OF years my practice
mas been to plant cncnmbers, melons
ana similar plants on ridges MANFRED
IN the row. The results are better than
WIN IIat cnltrio or manrring in the
hill. We plant cncnmbcra fron about
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-15

the highest efficiency. but the greatest
economy of service. Country roads car
>e mmenssly Improve by having them
cared for constantly BY experts. and mir
Ing competent persons to attend to them,
instead OF depending on the WORKOUT.
inefficient extravagant and unbusiness-
like plan OF working OUT road taxes.
In ordsr to have better roads than now
exist. 1t Is by no means necessary to sx-
pend thousands Of dollars In making
substlnt'at stone surfaces. Such, OF
oourse. are the most satisfactory and use
fui when circumstances permit OF their
construction; but there are hosts o
places and localities and sparssly settled
districts In which they are not prsoti.
cable. on account Of the expense. nor &C.
tually necessity, on account Of the rsla-
lively limited amount Of travel. In such
places, aud under suoh circumstances,
Il Is quite possible to get along without
them, and actually to do very we'll by
improving the common earth roads and
instituting scientific systsm of mainte-
nance for them.
In order to get good results from CON-
mon country roade, they. az q rnls, re-
quhe to be thoroughly graded and
water at all times, 1t Is absolutely useless
to expect that they can bs made decent.
The frat and fundamental requisite or
good roads is thorough drainage, and this
means both surface drainage and sub
drainage. There must be suitable gut
tiers on both sides OF the road; water
must he carried away from the road and
prevented absolutely from penetrating
under Ii, and the surfaoe must be kept
smooth and even, so that rain will imms-
distely run OF into the CUTTERS.
After this 10 provided for. system of
mali tenancs must be esta blished where
By some one man, or few men. will be
constantly employed In going over the
roads, filing up holes and dspressions,
rsnoving stones, clearing guitars, and
doing the thousand and one things which
are Q daily necessity II roads ara to be
kept good. This, of course, means that
working OUT road taxes must be done
away with forever, and . business-iike
money system adopted In Its stead. This
10 q necessary preliminary TO decent
roads. and once put into operation 10
more economical, efficient and sstisf &C.
tory than ths old way, and II properly
oombined with . suitable systsm Of road
will, In short tlms, inn.
msnssly Improve the fosds Of the district
In which WIS employee.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-15
A DESPERATE FIGHT.

Beers Must Have Suffered Fesrfal Loss
at magersfontein.
Modder River. Cape Colony. December
1s.-Detsils gathered here BY a represen-
tatiye Of the Associated Press, among
the wounded British and Bosrr. give
some idea Of the desperate nature Of the
fight at Magersfontsiu. The Highland
ers did all that the most gallant troops
In tie world could do, but IL was I'M
possible to face the terrible fire Of the
Boers. The British artillery again saved
the situation and divides the honors OF
the day with the Scotsmeu. Tbs batter
Sc worked for hours under CALLING rifle
fire. According to the Boer stories, ~
was impossible for the burshsrs to have
escaped fearful loss. One Boer prisoner
said q single lyddite shell killed OF
wounded over 70 Beers and that two 9th
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-15
DEMOCRATIC POSITION.
Leaders In Congress Want FiIipinos
Guaranteed Independence

Washin gton, December 14.-The Joint
resolutions were introduced In the Houss
today by Representative williams of Mis-
sissippi which are the result Of a consul
tstion among q number Of Democratic
leaders in the House. and 1t is understood
to he expressive OF their general position
on the Philippines. The first resolution
declares the intention and purpose to
re:ognizs the Independence of the Flllpi-
nos and withdraw our land and sea forces
provided the independent government
agrees to refund the geo. o0O, 100 paid by
the United States to Spain. to give US a
suitable naval and ooaling station and
grant free access TO their ports.
Another section pledges our friendly as
sistance and Also pledges against foreign
Interference or aggression for ten years,
auring which time the foreign affairs Of
the island are to be under American con-
troll. The other resolution asks for in
formation relative to the conclusion Of
a treaty with the Sultan Of Jolo and pro-
vides for an ipquiry.by the judicial COM
mittee az to whether the constitutional
provisions against slavery and the statu-
story provisions against polygamy apply
to the Zulu post.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-15

"Gsn. Frsnoh wires under date Of De-
Gambler 10, reporting . skirmish at :
o'clock In the morning with 4c0 Beers,
Who wsrs sdvanoiDs soutwhard toward
Nssuwpors. Ths skirmishing continued
ali the morning. the Beers fighting on
front Of IL miles The enemy retired
with . loss Of 10 killed and woundsd.
our casualties we're one killed, seven
wounded and including ons officer and
two missing.
MUST FIGHT II OUT.
London, Dscsmbsr 1A-The Globe says:
'Ths country Ia prepared for any sacri-
foe. In the famous words Of Gen. Sheri-
dan, 'Ali must now 60 In
The st. James 0asetts says: when
We have retrieved our defeats and have
restored the supremacy of our flag We can
criticlss and investigate. To-day. we
must aot."
Continuing, tbs st. James Gazette
urgsa the government to take the White
Star line steamships from the Oceanic
down and send another army corps to
South Africa.
4 III, Westminster Gazstte. Q Liberal
newspaper which had actively opposed
the war, says: "ws are bound to Garry
the campaign to q succe ssful issue" and
aids: "The reckoning with this govern
msnt will come later
RUMoR NOT CREDITED.
Landau Uucavx.har "a a AZ n ma
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-15
helped BANK OUT.

Bostou, Decembsf i4.-At a meeting Of
the Boston Clearing House association
representing the national banks OF this
city today. 10 was voted TO Issue 81 500 20
In special clearing ho1ss certificates TO
enable the Globe National bank to tide
over the difiouities which have existed
for some time.
A nesting OF bankers and brokers was
held this evening 10 take steps toward
protecting the interests Of the United
States Mining company. whose stock Is
largely held ~ security " the Globe
National hank. &c was stated that the
other banks will cease 10 call their loans
on these securities for . while. and 10
was agreed that pool should be for Gsd
10 protoos the stock No deanits plan was
adopted. bat another conferences will be
held Tomorrow.
Mr.. a. IA. Regsrs OF the stAnd~rd on
company. 10 probably me largest owner
Of Boston and Montana. next % M. A.
3. Biseiov. and 10 10 understood that the
so-eA llsd Standard Gal tnssrsst IN eoppsrs
wili give ali Assissa.ss posxihls In rslisv-
lag the situation 90 far ~ anything
further may be needed Ia osansetisa with
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-15
THE GOSPEL OF GOOD ROADS.
A Scientific system of maintenance an
Essential Point.
(Floln the Country Gentl-,pan.)

Evidenci abound in every prrt of the
county that people Of ali occupations
and pursuits are considering carefully the
resalts to b. oatainsd by having high
ways hard and firm for travel It ri sea
u '"0 "a
states the case very truly whsn Nc says
that there Is no one that appres itss
good roads more than do,s the farmer -
IA ~. .,.,as e., r., -. g., -.
"nu NO "'''ss 'AA' ''s- hp'ine s"os Haa
enough experience with rad roads 10 set
any body thinkiI G. lie rays: No can't
60 10 town or apSvhers elsa iii n GETS Tn
-
10 s'opna-h"g case' then wa hi'eh up
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-15

surplus and circulation Of national
banks, ~ tbs circulation were reduced 10
the minimum under the pending bill.
would be o., 7oo, 600. The total tax col
lsotsd from national banks last year was
t3.74s,oco.
Mr.. Berry Of Kentucky, said that II
the Republicans had declared for ths
pending bill when they got together TO
fool th people Mt st. Louis there would
not be enough Republicans In the House
today TO get roll call he predicted that
the bill would yet un-horss the Kspubli-
osn party.
After some further remarks by Messvs.
Lewis of Georgia. Smith Of Kentucky
and Jstt OF Illinois, against the bill, and
Mr.. Graft, Republican Of Illinois for 10.
Mr.. 1hayer Of Massachusetts, concluded
the debate for the afternoon wi:n
ten min uts speech in favor OF the ELL.
Mr.. Thayer was literally spplaudsd by
the Republicans.
At O'Clock the House recessed until
O'Clock.
A. the night session the following
mem bers male speeches; Messrs- ID. q.
Smith, Republican Of Illinois; and Glib
son, Republican Of Tennessee. In favor of
the bill. and Msssrs. Shepperd, Dem ocrat
OF Texas; Shackleford, Democrat Of Nils
souri,; lie. Wilson, Democrat Of Illinois;
Burnett, Democrat Of Alabama; Allen,
Democrat of kentucky; McLain, DemocI at
OF Mississippi; Ridgeley, Populist Of
Kansas; Brsasele. Democrat OF Louisiana;
Little, Dsmccrat Of lArkansas; Tslbsrt.
Democrat Of south Carolina; Stokes.
Democrat Of south Carolina, agairsi the
kill.
At 10 Is the House adjourned until to-
morrow at IL O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-15

or shells burst over two bodies Of Bosrs
snssonosd bshInd the range, dsing fear
full damage
All agree that the Beers fought
throughout with the utmost gAlisntry.
Their sharp-shootsrs seldom missed the
mark. A Seafrosh Highlander says that
while no was lying wounded on the field.
he saw . Bosr. Of typical German APP
psaranos faultlsssly dressed. with pol.
ished top boots. shirt with silk ruffiss
and 9 cigar In his mouth walking amons
the snt-hiils, picking OF the British.
This Boer was quite alone and 10 was
apparent from his frequent use OF field
glasses that he was singing ont officers.
Another wounded Boer saga that q
Iyddits shell, fired on Sunday. fell In
the middle Of an open air prayer meet
Ing held to offer supplicstions for the
success Of the Beer arms.
All the wounded are full Of praise for
the treatment they received from the
medical department. on the battlefield.
While the guards were advancing on the
plain which the Beers were Smelling
from the adjoining ridges. they enooun-
tered and out mp strong Boer picket
posted on q hill for purposes OF obssrva.
tion. All the members Of the picket were
either killed. wounded or taken prisoners.
beers woRsTED IN sKIRMIsH.
London. December i5.-Ths war offios
has received the following despatch from
Gen. Forpstier- Walker at Cape Town:
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-15
MEN FOR THE NAVY.
service L. Greatly short q
Sailors.

Washington. Deosmber 1.-THE navy
Is 1000 men short of the legal maximum
and this In spite Of the best Efforts Of the
recruiting officers.
Secretary Long has written n letter
Ceiling the attention Of Congre to this
state OF affairs and suggesting that it
might offer dec del incentive to en-
iistments by extending to Sailors enlist
ing the hensnt Of the act allowing to
apprentices In similar circumstances a
full outfit Of clothing not TO excsen $i5 In
value.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-15

special despatch from Pistsrmaritsburs
Natal. says that Gen. Buiisr and Gen.
Cisry have entered Ladysmith and hsvs
captured 10000 Doors.
London, December H.-The British war
offios has hearu nothing Of the relief Of
Ladysmith. The ofaoials do not credit
the report
MADE A soRTIE.
London, December 1l-A special de-
spatch recsivsd here from wssnsn. Ma
tai, dated Monday. Dscsmbsr II, says
that the Ladysmith garrison had made
q sortie and destroyed the Moddsrspruit
bridge.
THE QUEENS SYMPATHY.
London, December 1.-THE Queen
has sent message of deep sympsthy TO
the widow OF Gen. wauohope.
Private Chsppell Of the Royal Cansdi-
ans, died Of tonsilitis at Belmont. Caps
Colony, Wednesday, December 1s.
sATACRE's LOSSES.
London, December 14.-Ths war offios
has received from Gen. Gatscre the fol-
lowing list Of casualties furnished By .
correspondent who wss permitted 10 visit
the Boer camp with the ohaplsins and ID
believed 90 be reli able;
Second Royal Irish-10 kilied, 8s wound.
ed.
First East Lauoashires-1 wounded.
second Northumberland-is killed, q
All the above wounded men are prisr n.
The Portland daily press., 1899-12-15
MIR, HENDERSON, COMMITTEES
SELECTED.

Washington, Deoem Der IA spa ksr
Henderson has made such progress with
thu House committees that hs WAS able
10 state definitely for the first time today
that ths list woali be announced refore
this holiday recess, probably on or about
the day before the recess begins. Until
then there will be nothing authoritative
given out relative to the chairmanships
or the personnel OF committees.