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THE RACE TO MANILA.
Progress of the Ships on the Way to
Reinforce Watson.

The ocean race for Manila is becoming
closer. The New Orleans arrived at Aden
at the mouth of the Red sea, today She
sailed from Port Said on the 18th instant.
so she has taken six days to make the run
through the Suez canal and the length of
the Red sea Her principal competitor, the
Brooklyn, sailed from Alden yesterday for
Colombo. She is consequently only about
three days at most ahead of the New Or
leans, allowing time for the latter to coal
a Alden. The Brooklyn lost time to the
New Orleans in going through the canal
and Red sea. She sailed from Port Said
on the 10th instant and arrived at Alden
on the 18th, making the passage IN eight
days, or two days more than the New Or
leans run. Probably the Brooklyn will do
better now that she has got into the open
sea.
Right in the rear of the leaders, the Ma
rletta and the Nashville are having a race
of their own for Manila, with the chances
in favor of the latter. The Nashville sail
ed from Port Said for Alden on the 18th
instant, and the Marietta started on the
same trip today, three days behind
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Official Dispatches. However, Dis
credit Story of Hoer Defeats.

credit story of boer Defeats.
LONDON, November 21-The latest d.
rect news from Ladysmith, dated Thurs
day, November 10, and Friday, November
II, strangely conflicts with the reiterated
reports of Tremendous battles and great
British victories" Wednesday and Thurs
day. Neither Of the messages above refer
red to- though dispatched on the days fol-
lowing the dates of the alleged fights, men
tions any great engagements or Boer de-
feats. On the contrary, both distinctly state
that beyond a false alarm on Tuesday
evening and little increased shelling
Thursday and Friday, causing little DAM
age, everything was perfectly quiet, and
the garrison was chafing under its en-
forced inactivity.
Nevertheless, special dispatches from
Estcourt today enlarge on the reported bat
ties and insist that the Beers received a
more terrible lesson "Wednesday than in
any previous fight.
According to these circumstantial ac-
counts, the Beers determined TO attempt
to reach the north end Of Ladysmith with
a large force, but We're unable to make
headway against the well-sustained fire of
the British rifiemen and MaXims. Later,
ii is added, a British force worked round
the Boer flank. causing the latter TO with
draw under a dealy fus!llade, with exceed
ingly heavy losses. Large numbers OF dead
and wounded are said to have been left on
captured. The British losses are reported
to have been trivial.
OF course, reliable dispatches corFobora-
tive of the above may have been censored
or captured with the native runners But
these tales are so fattering to the British
that they have a distinct flavor Of being
belated accounts from kaffir sources of
affairs previously reported.
Ample Ammunition at LadysmIth
The dispatches from Ladysmith reporting
that there is ample supply OF ammunl-
ton there have. seemingly, set at rest a
point on which there was much diversity
of opinion.
Apparently the British commander at
Ladysmith believes Gen. Joubert has gone
south. leaving only a force sufficient to
prevent the garrison from sallying out, and
there is disposition, in some quarters to
think Gen. Joubert possibly initiated the
story with the object of Inducing Gen
White to make a serious attack or relax
his precautions, so as to permit the Beers
to seize ground vital TO the defense of the
town.
A report from Durham. however. says
there are rumors there that the Beers are
preparing to break camp and Withdraw
from the investment Of Ladysmith But
it is said, elsewhere, that the investing
force continues to receive reinforcenents
and fresh supplies of stores daily.
In view OF the publicity allowed by the
military authorities TO be given to the al
legged intention of the British to advance
via Belmont to relieve Kimberley, il is
said that it may be regarded as probable
that an advance from De Aar will not be
effected and that the route Will be not 50
well advertised.
The transport City of Cambridge. with
the ID Battalion of the Scottish Rifles ar
rived at Durham this morning.
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Capture 200 Cattle in Raid South of
Estcourt
FIGHT WITH MAJOR FHORNEYCROPF
Fear That Cape Colony Dutch
Will Join Kruger
MANY CONFLICTING RUMORS

DURHAM. Natal Monday, November ~
Seven hundred Beers from Weenen took up
strong position on the highlands thirteen
miles south Of Estcourt Sunday. occupying
Turner's farm. northeast OF the Mooi river.
Major ThOrncycroft. with a detachment OF
mounted infantry and the Estcourt car
bineers, engaged the Beers, of whom three
We're killed, including their commandant
The Beers withdrew. taking 200 head OF
cattle captured at Turner's farm.
The main Boer force south OF Estcourt
is reported TO have retired.
CAPE TOWN, Monday, November 20
General Gata rre. commanding the British
column assembling at Queenstown, Cape
Colony made a speech to the troops there
today. He said the regulars should watch
and learn from the irregulars, who were
acquainted with the country and the habits
of the Boers. Once the forward movement
is begun, he continued, there could be no
question of stopping it, and he asked all
to do their best, adding:
81 will never ask you to do anything I
am not willing to do myself
Fears of Dutch sympathy.
Reports from the northern portion Of the
colony are more reaSSurng, but there is
distinct danger of the Dutch actively es-
pouSlng the cause OF the Boers, VINO now
effectually bar three lines of entry into the
Free State. Most OF the students Of the
Burghersdorp Theological Seminary Joined
the invaders after the latter occupied the
town.
Procamations issued at Blocmfonten
Tuesday. November II, declare that the
whole of Griqualand West except Kimber-
ley and Mafeking, is annexed to the Free
State. The proclamations are signed by c.
H Vessels. president of the volksraad.
A native from Herschel, Cape Colony, re-
ports that the Beers left the camp at All
wal North, in temporary charge OF native
followers, who bolted, taking with them a
number Of horses and rifles.
a Queenstown, Cape Colony, dispatch,
dated Friday, November L. says communi-
cation is constantly interrupted by Boer in
cursions, but is restored as soon as inter-
rupued.
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Mexican People of Both Parties Are
in His Favor.

CITY OF MEXICO, November 21.-Re-
ports received by the liberal party general
committee from all over the republic show
many demonstrations on the part of the
people in favor Of the reelection of Presi-
dent Diaz, and he will be the unanimous
choice of the national committee of his
party. The report telegraphed abroad that
he intends refusing a denomination has only
the basis of his natural disinclination to
continue in office and his desire TO take a
Well-earned rest, but the pressure upon him
to accept the denomination is almost ire
sistihe, coming not only from the leaders of
the liberal party, but from many eminent
men in the conservative party who are
aNerse to q change.
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YAQUI INDIANS ROUTED.
Severe Engagement Between Mexi-
can Troops and Indians.

GUAYAMAS, Mexico, November 21-
After the engagement of November IL be-
tween Mexican troops and Yaquis at La
Guna de Coyots. Gen. Luis Torres dis
patched two battalions, under the COM
mand of Gen. Lorenzo Torres and Col.
Hernandez, to attack them. These forces.
after two days march, met and engaged a
large force of Yaquis. A severe battle re-
suited in the rout of the Indians. The
Yaquis left fifteen dead on the field and
several wounded, who were taken prison
ers The Nexicans lost two sergeants and
two privates killed and two priYates and
an officer wounded.
Fifty Indians attacked the town of TORN.
the army headquarters. November l3, and
were completely routed by the citizens
Gen. Torres routed detachment OF rebels
November 10 between Potam and Cuesta
Alta Lieut.. Col AlonZo Martinez and two
privates were wounded. l. is announced
that Lieut.. Col. Francisco CULLEN OF the
4th Battalion was killed while leading a
charge against the rebels.
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PRICE OF OIL ADVANCED.
Nearly 40 Cents a Barrel Higher Than
Three Months Ago.

CHICAGO, November 21.-The Tribune
says: The Standard Oil Company yester-
day advanced the price of crude petroleum
2 cents in the Pennsylvania field and
cent in the Lima field, making the quota
ton for the Pennsylvania product $1.5S per
barrel and for Ohio S1.07. The advance was
the latest of a series extending over a
period of three months, during which time
the Standard has increased the price nearly
40 cents a barrel. The present prices are
the highest in four years.
Throughout the oil fielGs it iS believed
higher figures will be reached.
The advancing market has stimulated
"wildcatting," the drilling of test wells
In new territory is called. All over the
regions of West Virginia, Pennsylvania
Ohio and Indiana supposed to be oil bear
ing hundreds of wells are being put in.
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ROCKS CASE POSTPONED.
He is Charged With Attempt to smug-
gle in Gems.

NEW YORK, November 21.-In order to
settle the question as to the genuineness of
the great quantity of pearls found in the
baggage of Francois Book, the saloon pas
senger on the French liner La Bretagne
on the arrival here last Sunday the ex-
animation which was set for this forenoon
before United States Commissioner Shields
has been adjourned until Thursday.
Meantime the gems will be counted and
critically examined by a lapidary The
general belief now is that the bulk of the
smuggled gems are only limitations. bpt
that genuine pearls will be found among
them.
The rate Of duty on imitation pearls is
at least 80 per cent greater than on the
genuine article, which is, of course much
more valuable. The duty on pure pearls is
10 per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
CIVIL GOVERNOR OF CUBA.
NO Appointments to BE Made Before
Congress Meets.

President Mckinley has announced to
members of his cabinet that he will not
appoint civil governor for Cuba and cause
a change in the form of government there
unul Congress meets. He has not decided
whether he will lay the matter before Com
gress and let that body take. action or
whether he will take the initiative himself,
Congress to follow that with whatever steps
it may see proper.
The President is also undecided whether
he will discuss the subject in his regular
riessage to Congress whether he will
take ii up in a special message to that
body. He is disposed to touch upon it
lightly In his regular message and later
Ciscuss the subject in detail in special
message
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
THE KAISER GOES SHOOTING.
Empress Enjoys Herself Walking in
Windsor Park.

WINDSOR, England, November 21.-Enl-
peror William of Germany and his suite
rode out this morning and returned to the
castle for breakfast. Then, accompanied
by the Prince of Wales the Duke Of York,
the Duke Of Connaught and Prince Chris
tian Of Schleswig Holstein, his majesty shot
in the preserves of the Windsor great park
and lunched at CranbOTne tower
The Empress of Germany went out for a
walk in the forenoon with her sons and
Princess Henry of Battenberg and visited
ST. Georges and Albert Chapels.
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Mr. HOBART IS DEAD
Vice President Passes
Away This Morning.
BEGAN FAILING At MIDNIGHT
Family and Friends With
Him at the End.
CITY OF PATERSON IN MOURNING
Messages Of Coincidence From
Many Prominent Persons.
CITY OF PATERSON IN MOURNING


PATERSON. n. J.. November 21.-Vice
President Hobart died at $50 am. The
family and physicians were at Mr.. Hobart $
bedside when he expired
The Vice President mad been failing since
late yesterday afternoon. At midnight he
became unconscious and at o'clock this
morning he had an attack of angina pee
toris. from which he never rallied. His
death followed al $50 o'clock.
Mrs. Hobart. Dr. Newton. Mrs. Newton.
who IS a cousin Of Mrs. Hobart. and Miss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21
TO RECOGNIZE CASTRO.
Minister LOOmfs Authorized to Use
Discretion

cablegram received at the State De-
partment from United States Minister
Loomis at Caracas, today, announces that
he has established relations with the Cas-
tro government of Venezuela. Mr.. Loomfs
was authorized to recognize the de facto
government in his discretion. Senor Pu-
ldo, the charge of the Venezuelan legation
here, has been directed by Castro's min
lister of foreign affairs to continue to dis
charge the duties of that Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-21

Alice Waddell. the nurse. were al the pa
tents bedside constantly from the time
he became unconscious.
At 7:30 o'clock the Vice Presidents pri-
vate secretary, Mr. Evans. called up the
White House by telephone and notified
President Mckinley that Mr. Hobart was
dying At o o'clock Mr. Evans communi-
Gated again with the President. notifying
him Of the Vice Presidents death.
Garret A Hobart. il. was also at his
fathers bedside. Mrs. Hobart bears up
well under her great bereavement.
Flags at HaIf-Hast.
The flags on tn, city and other public
buildings were half-nastcd when the news
OF the Vice Presidents death became
known. Flags ON many private buildings
and dwellings, were also hung at half-mast.
The bell on the city hall was toIled at
intervals during the forenoon.
The Passaic county court adjourned in
token IT respect to the dead Vice President.
Although the Vice Presidents death had
toeu expected at any time, there was still
a faint hope Up to the last moment by mis-
personal friends in Paterson that he would
survive for some time to come. These per-
sons who had been neighbors and lifelong
friends Of the Vice President were deeply
affected over his death.
soon after the news of Mr. Hobart's
death was sent over the wires telegrams
Of coincidence began to arrive at Carroll
Hall Among the first to send words of
sympathy and coincidence To Mrs Hobart
were President Mckinley and Mrs Nc
kruIey.
Mr.. Hobart had very weak spell late
yesterday afternoon. from which he rallied
a. about $50 pm. but he again grew
weaker toward midnight. Later on there
seemed to be a slight Improvement. bar
soon after midnight he became unconscious
and remained in that condition until his
Death today.
Last Talk With His Wife.
b, fore AIr- Hobart became unconscious
he was able To converse with Mrs Hobart
about some private affairs He was verv
patient and showed his remarkable Will
power Up 20 the last.
Among those TO whom kilograms were
sent auHoun ing the Vice Presidents
death We're United States Senator Sewel
and United States Senator Mark Hanna.
President Mckinley sent word that he
would endeavor 10 have a talk with Mrs.
Hobart over the telephone this afternoon
During the forenoon many Of the Vice
Presidents intimate friends and neiphhors
called at carroll Han and left their cards
The business houses and public buildings
In Paterson are being draped m black. \
special meeting of the common council was
called for noon at the city hall TO take
suitable action on Mr.. Hobart's death. The
Vice Presidents private offices in the city
were closed as soon as his death was an
nounced.
The funeral will probably be held next
Saturday. although no public announce
ment OF -his fact has yet been made.
Health Failed Last summer.
Mr.. Hobart's Illness first attracted public
attention when he went 10 Long Branch
last summer. He spent a portion OF the
summer there. and during that time had 6
number of weak spells.
1t was not admitted then by his physi.
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A LIBERAL EDUCATION.

Whether or not you wish
to buy anything the adver-
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amply repay the most care
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The Lancaster at St. Lucia.
The training ship Lancaster has ar
rived at st. Lucia.
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Consul at Algiers.

The President has appointed DAME, c
Kidder of Florida consul at Algiers. Africa
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Continual on Eighth Page.)
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His First Political Office,
In 1871 he was made city counsel OF
Paterson. and in 1872 was elected to the
state assembly, of which body he was
chosen speaker in the following year. Even
during these early years he displayed that
accurate knowledge of men and exhibited
that wonderful executive ability which
formed the basis OF his later success both
in business and politics. At the end of his
second year in the assembly he retired to
merous business interests with which he
of his party would not admit of his re-
naming long In private life. and in 1875 he
was elected to the state senate. of which
body he was chosen president in 1881. Dur
ing his service in the senate he was chair
man of the judiciary committee, and was
the author Of many measures of fmpor-
tence which are now ON the statute books
of the state of New Jersey His party be-
came more and more exacting in Its de-
mands upon him. His was recognized as a
safe and guiding hand, and from 1880 to
1891 he was at the head of the state repub-
Hcan organization of New Jersey and as
such, planned some of the most brfllia MT
campaigns conducted by his party i'm the
state. From 1884 to 1896 he was a member
of the national republican executive COM
mittee and had much to do with the man
agement OF the national campaigns during
| those twelve years.
Prosperous in Business,
TIYyipp all thesa vaars hiS hI,Si,aes .-n,,
The daily sentinel., 1899-11-22
Yes, We Cure Colds
and Sore Threats

Can Osteopathy handle such cases as
la grippe, bad colds, sore throat, bron-
chial irritation, loss of voice, stcY Yes,
they are handled with a remarkable de-
gree Of success. As rule five or six
treatments will break up an attack and
restore harmony to the vital forces.
The Osteopath finds that the above
named troubles are none other than the
effects of common cause and this cause
is tension both Of ligaments and mus
cles, tenderest, elevation Of temperature,
in short, anything but proper state Of
the upper dorsel region Of the spine.
This tension is usually most marked
from the first to the fourth dorsel verti-
brae and it frequently exteads as far up
ss the third ceryieal yertebrae, eonse-
quently this is where the osteoPath must
get it his work.
In order that you may know why We
treat in this region will just quote =
few lines from Gray, thirteenth English
editor, On page 1876. "1he internal
branches of the six upper dorsel are very
small; they supply nlaments 70 the thor
acis aorta and it's branches, besides
small branches to the bodies OF the YER
tebrae and their ligsmsnts. Branches
from the third and fourth, and some
times also from first and second ganglia
form part Of the posterior pulmonary
plexus. In such Affections we often
treat the pneumogastric. (See Gray
page 7s4 ~sr Branches from both
plexus (and past pulmonary accompany
ing the ramihcations Of the air tubes
through the substance of the lungs.
Thus you sss the above illustrates
the osteopathic belief in tie cause OF
disease. He accordingly sets to work to
reiaz taunt muscles, ligamsnts, fassia
and replace slight lu1ations Of the ribs
wqich may be caused Sy this great ten
sion and in so doing the nerve piexuses,
above quoted from Gray, are enabled
once more to take up the reins and dir
ect the vital energy in its proper chan
neis.
N. s. johnson, d. @.
Office p. Q. Block,
End Floor.
The daily sentinel., 1899-11-22

1t is said, and no one has yet
disproved il, that the La Sal Minis
ing region, SO close to us is rich
and promising field. For several
wears there has been considerable
prospecting and some good devel-
opment work in progress, yet few
miHes have become shippers. There
is some cause for this and the only
apparent one is the lack Of trans
portation facilities. If the La Sal
country is as rich as it is claimed to
be there ought to be no trouble
whatever in securing a branch rail
way from the Rio Grande Western,
vet the latter road does not move
in the matter. 1t evidently remains
to prove to them that the La Sal is
as rich as many claim. No road
having as easy access as the West>
ern would hesitate long about
building, if they saw remuneration
for them in ore shipments. Until
some quick and comparatively
cheap means OF transportation are
provided the La Sal region cannot
hope to benefit much. 1t should be
the end and aim of those interested
to make clear to the Western, be-
yond a doubt, that the La Sal
country is as rich as reputed to be.
The daily sentinel., 1899-11-22

Sheep men have paid the penalty
OF invading the territory Of the cat>
tlemsn. In Routt county 5000
sheep were slaughtered. AS bound~
aries had been fixed between the
cattle and sheep owners and the
sheep owners violated the agree
ment in this case by driving their
sheep into Routt county. prohibits
ed territory, they evidently should
not complain. There may be other
tales told which would place dif>
ferent light upon the slaughter OF
the innosent animals, but the dis
patches from Craig show that the
sheep men had violated their agree
ment.
The daily sentinel., 1899-11-22

If the great copper discovery in
the Colorado canon is reliable there
will soon be extensive mining oper-
ations in that hitherto unknown re-
pion. No obstaoleswere ever SO great
that they were not overcome by
the treasure hunter. The Colorado
canon has been considered inac>
cessible, yet it will soon be demon>
strated otherwise, if the reports OF
the rich treasure recently discovered
on the vein OF Clark's great Verde
mine of Arizona, prove true.
The daily sentinel., 1899-11-22

Henderson of Iowa, as speaker
Of the house, oan never hope to
WELD the power held by Reed. In
tellectually he is far below Reed,
yet thousand times more polite.
He will do the bidding of the ad-
ministration without question,
which will raise house republican
sabal against him. The president
hoped to have more peace and in,
cidentally greater power with Reed
deposed, yet it is question
whether he will have either With
Reed in the chair, no republican
opposition to the president dared
show itself, whatever Mr.. Reed s
personal antagonism might be.
With Henderson it will be differs
ent and the president may wish
many times that the "Czar was
still sitting in the house.
The daily sentinel., 1899-11-22

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The daily sentinel., 1899-11-22

The erratic and hero worshiplng
American is already finding fault
with Dewey, about the disposition
made of his gift house. Had he
consented to run for the presidency
his character would doubtless have
been torn in pieces and thousand
faults found in his conduct Of the
battle of Manila. 1t is costly
proposition to be in the public eye.
The daily sentinel., 1899-11-22

The most remarkable farce, as
we have ottimes stated, maintained
by the government is the lnter>
state Commerce Commission.
President Stickney Of the Chicago
& Northwestern, under oath, says
railroads don't maintain the rates
of their freight cards and he says
the Interstate Commerce Com>
mission is farce and so regarded
by traffic managers. Men, with the
quality of honor which should be