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AN UNCONFIRMED RUMoR.
General White Reported to Have
Trapped the Beers at Ladysmith.

CAPE TOWN, Nov. 2i.~-Unconfirmed re-
ports continue to arrive here to the effect
that General White recently caught the
Beers in a trap at Ladysmith, inducing a
detachment OF the beleaguering force TO
venture into the open country, when sortie
parties from the British camp captured
them. II is difficult, however, to believe
that news of such Importance would not
have been officially announced, and 1t is
held that the affair described will prob
ably turn out to be the sortie reported from
the Beer hea6quarters Nov. q. +
Three squaGrons of African light horse
have gone northward.
Late arrivals from Pretoria estimate the
Boer casualties at one thousand men, half
Of whom were killed. They also say the
race course is being prepared for a laager
In the event of a siege and the guns of the
fort are trained on il in case the prison
erS attempt to escape. A Maxim has been
placed at the gate of the race course.
From President Kruger down, every one
is in favor of fighting. They believe they
VIII succeed in annexing all the belea-
guered towns. The flag OF the united repub-
Beers expect the war to last from four TO
six months, when they will possess South
africa. Commandment Albreicht and Lieut..
Eloff have started with a thousand follow
ers to capture Buluwayo.
Sir Alfred Miners proclamation to
the people of Cape Colony, which draws
by the Queen that she does not favor one
race at the expense of another, and gladly
recognizes that the majority of the Dutch
nave remained loyal and proved worthy OF
her MajeSty's confidence, will, il is believed,
have a good effect. Premier Schriener
heartily Endorses it and has. directed the
magistrates TO give il the widest publicity.
He has also invited the clergymen to dis
seminate it to their congregations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-25
BRAVE BILL" DEAD.
Suicide Of william Anthony, N Sur
vivor of the Maine Disaster.

NEW YORK, Nov. A.-Wm. Anthony,
better known as Brave Bill Anthony,
Gied at the Presbyterian Hospital to-day,
half an hour after he had swallowed a
quantity of cocaine at one of the Central
Park entrances. He was the man who on
Feb. Is, 1888, when the battleship Maine
was blown up in Havana harbor. reported
to Captain Sigsbee in the famous words:
"Sir. l have the honor 10 report that the
ship has been blown up and is sinking"
On his return to this country Anthony
was accorded receptions everywhere. He
received many invitations from cities to
be their guest. For months he travelled over
the country, being accorded the honors OF
a hero. When his leave of absence was
ended Anthony was promoted to be a SER
geant of marines and was detailed at the
Brooklyn navy yard.
In one of Anthony's coat pockets was
found a letter written by him to his aunt,
which read that he was discouraged and
~disconsolate and was going to end 10 all.
Among the articles found was a picture
of his one-month-old child. on the back of
which was written: Bury this with me-"
A Spanish-American war medal, such as
all the survivors Of the battleship Maine
received, vas also found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-25
STORIES OF CECIL RHODES.
He Is Deeply Liked or Disliked by
Those Who Know Him.
Philadplphia U

Philadelphia Inquirer.
This is an instance OF how Cecil Rhodes
makes enemies. A young Englishman named
Pierce until recently held a good position
with the British South African Chartered
Company, and was being rapidly advanced
by Rhodes, who held him in high favor.
Coming out from England. where he had
taken a brief vacation, Pierce fell In love
with the daughter of a major in the Scots
Guards. and before he reached Bulawayo
again had married the young woman. With
funds exhausted, but spirits exuberant,
Pierce rushed to the ex-premier to be con-
graduated. Rhodes received him coldly. re-
fused to employ him or even TO advance
him enough money to get out OF town.
Whether or not the arbiter OF South Africa
seems to know, but he certainly does not
care for women, and dislikes TO employ
Persons either like Rhodes Immensely or
detest him. AT Kimberley he is most pop
ular- He became so by refunding TO sew
ney Rarnato persuaded them TO invest u
the Placides mine on the Rand. The Kim
berley men sunk every sixpence they had
saved IN this investment, and when II
proved a failure they were so wild with rage
that Barnato would have had a hard time
but for Rhodes, who paid the men 100000
or his W money, completely reimbursing
them and winning their esteem forever.
Among the native tribes in, South Africa
Rhodes is called "Lamula M'Kunzi," which
Kind white father" with them he is
thoroughly popular. He seems TO enjoy sit
ting I'D a. NAIVE kraal ana conEerSlng IN the
various dialects. He addresses them as my
children
Rhodes's apparent ignorance OF the value
of money Is greatly appreciated in South
Africa. where gold sovereigns are about
as plentiful as quarter dollars in the ordi-
nary American town. He will sign a check
for 10000 to the ORDER OF some friend: and
reach in his pocket only to find he has not
a single coin to buy the stamp. His valet
always makes ii a point TO carry about
some money, for his master is frequently
without II.
For those whom he likes Rhodes will do
anything, and the rougher and harder you
are the better chance you stand of winning
his favor. He advanced almost unlimited
sums TO Roland Creech, an American cow
boy, who had the contract for building part
or the telegraph line from Umtali TO Tete.
because Creech could thrash any other sim
gle white or colored mar in Portuguese
territory.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-25
Other Deaths.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, Nov. 24.-Leonard
Fletcher. one of the oldest hotel clerks
in the country, is dead. at the age of
eighty-fve years. He was born in Adams,
n. Y. and entered hotel work when a boy.
In early manhood he went to Chicago and
for years was connected with some of the
prominent pioneer hostelries. Prior TO the
great fire of 1871 he was clerk at the old
Sherman House and afterwards was con-
nected with the famous st. Charles. at
New Orleans. He remembered we'll most
of the mel of national fame of the middle
OF the century, with many of whom he was
on terms OF intimacy. He also possessed a
wide acquaintance among men OF more re-
cent prominence. Mr.. Fletcher retired from
active work several years ago and spent
his declining years at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. L. Z. Thayer, in this city.
GREENSBURG, Ind, Nov. "A. A tele-
gram was received here this evening an
nouncing the death of Dix d. Hazelrigg at
Mo-, of typho-malarial fever.
Mr.. Hazelrigg'S wife died about two years
ago. He was at one time in partnership
with his father. John j., and his brother,
Frank c. Hazelrigg, as publishers OF the
Greensburg Standard.
RICHMOND. Ind, Nov. 2l-Charles A.
Hunt. postmaster at Abingdon, this county,
died to-day from liver trouble. His death
followed soon after that OF James NJ. Ward,
postmaster at Smithfield. a few miles east,
since whose death Hunt had been looking
after the Smithfield office.
PORTLAND, Ind, Nov. 24.-Jacob Starr.
aged eighty-six years, and for fifty years
a resident of Jay county, died at his home.
west of here, last night.
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Local Observation. ON Friday.
Yesterday. Temperatures.

c. +. r. ~wAPPENHANS,
Local Forecast Official
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II General Explains His COrrespond-
ence with the Filipino Leader.

CHICAGO. Nov. 24-Gsneral Thomas NJ.
Anderson. commander of the Department of
the Lakes. speaking Of the address Issued
by the Filipino Junto at Hong-Kong, ad-
mitted that he had addressed Aguinaldo as
'commanding general. Philippine forces"
and asked the assistance OF Aguinaldo
against the common enemy" ut is true
i addressed Aguinaldo as commanding gen.
eral." General Anderson said. at was a
common form Of salutation used by all gen.
erals commanding United States troops dur
ing correspondence with the Filipino leader.
All this correspondence Is a matter of rec
ord 7 praised Aguinaldo for his bravery
IN fighting the common enemy in the same
letter in which I stated my inability to rec
ognize his civil authority"
The correspondence of General Anderson.
as well as the correspondence Of General
Merritt. with Aguinaldo Is printed In the
message of the President to the Senate
giving details of the treaty with Spain. In
a letter written at the arsenal, Cavite. July
s, 15sS, General Anderson said: 1T must be
apparent to you that we do not intend to
remain here inactive. but to move promptly
against our common enemy; but for a short
time we must organize and land supplies,
and also retain a place for storing them
near our fleet and transports" Further
along in the letter General Anderson rug
gests cooperation Of the medical officers Of
both armies. On July II Major 5. r. Jones.
at General Anderson's request, wrote Agui-
naldo asking the assistance Of the Filipinos.
On July q General Anderson said in a let
ter:
II observe that your excellency has an
nounced yourself dictator and proclaimed
martial law. As L am here simply in a mil
itary capacity, / have no authority to rec
ognize this assumption. / have no orders
Srom my government on the subject; ard,
so far as / can ascertain, your independent
eign power, Your fine intellect must per-
ceive that, happy as L am 10 see you fight
ing 80 bravely and successfully against a
common enemy. I cannot, without orders,
recognize YOUR civil authority"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-25
ROBBED MAIL X
BOY AT ELwOOD BELIEVED To HAVE
SECURED CONSIDERABLE CASH.
Bound to Federal Contradictions
and Suicides In the State-FOwIer
Chase Insanity Case settled.
speclaI TO the Indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
ELWOOD, Ind. Nov. 24-Three boys were
arrested here to-day, charged with robbing
private mailboxes at the poStoffice. They
are Adolph Baker, Fred Lee and John Don
aid. boys from twelve to seventeen yeas
old. AT the examination no evidence was ad-
duced against Lee and Donald, and they
were discharged. Young Baker, who has
been in the School Of Reform at Louisville,
confessed his sole participation in the theftS
and turned over checks, drafts and money
orders amounting to over 1000. He also
admitted spending considerable cash secured
from the letters taken. United States Mar
shall Boyd has taken charge OF him. The
boxes robbed are of the new combination
lock (keyless) pattern, and many persons,
TO prevent the annoyance due TO a lapse of
memory, were in the habit of leaving their
boxes closed, but unlocked. The boy found
this out and made the rounds OF the tiers
whenever the corridor was empty, and emp
tied the open boxes. This had continued for
some time when discovered. He was OBJ
served to throw away some mail matter on
a back street, and this led to his arrest.
MUNCIE, Ind, Nov. 24-Adolph Baker.
aged seventeen years, who for a period of
six months has been opening mail boxes at
Elwood, was before United States Commits
sioner Ellis this evening and bound over
10 the United States Court. The boy was
recently in a reform school for boys. He
loafed about the postofiice and caught on
10 the combination of the letter boxes and
then worked them regularly. James Hay
wood, twenty years old, Is implicated In
the affair also and Will be arrested. They
are supposed to have secured large sums
of money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-25
GOMEZ OUTSPOKEN.
He Is Opposed to an American Civil
Government for Cuba.

HAVANA. Nov. 24.-Gen Maxine Gomez
said to-day: During the war 1 went to bed
many a time with the conviction of an
autonomist, but, thinking Of thousands of
patriots and martyrs and of the glorious
battles won during the ten years war, 1
vacillated. usually waking up in the morn
ing more than ever a revolutionary. l am
opposed to a civil governor for the island,
as that would be an, imposition. The only
civil government we desire is one elected by
our own people"
Governor General Brooke, in the course Of
a report just issued, says: Certain recent
occurrences in Havana seem to show a par
ticularly bitter feeling against the Spanish
population. This feeling appears to be gen.
eral throughout the island, but nowhere is
ii so pronounced as in Havana Such a con-
dition clearly indicates that time alone can
heal these animosities. 1 deem il proper to
say that the people of Cuba would do well
to refrain from political agitation and de-
vote themselves to material matters, to the
redemption of the island from the ravages
Of war and to the building up of the agri-
cultural, mineral and other resources of Gu
la, which will make a rich and prosperous
people, who can then, by means of the ex-
perience gained during their apprenticeship
hope to meet the problems of the day with
some likelihood of a happy realization of
their dream of freedom. The way may be
long and difficult, but the overcoming of the
difficulties depends upon the people them
selves"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-25
CHURCHILL Is ELL
The Captive War Correspondent Per-
mitted to Talk with a Reporter.

PRETORIA, Nov. A.-Through the cour-
tesy of the Transvaal authorities the cor
respondent of the Associated Press here.
in the company of Z. G.. Grobler, under
secretary for foreign affairs, and Mr.. De
Souze, secretary of the War Department,
was enabled 10 visit Winston Churchill to-
day at the Model School,, where he is con-
fined with the captured officers. Beyond a
slight bullet wound in the right hand he
seemed well and looked hearty, although
naturally chatting under enforced idleness.
In the course of the interview Mr.. Churchill
said: The Beers have treated US with
much kindness. This was the case from
the outset. They praised our defense of the
armored train and expressed surprise that
the locomotive was saved from becoming
a hopeless wreck, as they expected, under
their artillery fire. We were then marched
through a pouring rain TO Colenso, pro-
ceeding the next morning to the Boer camp
near Ladysmith and then going by rail- TO
Modderspruit, finally arriving mere on
Nov. Is. On the journey great NUMBERS or
burshers crowded to see US, but there was
only one who made insulting remarks, the
others courteously Offering us cigarettes or
showing such marks of attention.
Mr.. Churchill said the connnement IN the
Model School was close and severe. out
under all the conditions he had no grounds
10 complain. When asked regarding his
general Impressions, he said ne had had
many discussions with the Beers as TO the
rights Of war and had been much impressed
by the number who could speak English.
He had found that most or them regretted
the conflict, asserting that ~ mad arisen as
the result OF Misrepresentation. SO far as
he could learn, however. the spirit OF the
bughers in the field, despite their priya-
tons, was most determined and there was
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Casualties five killed or since dead OF
wounds: q wounded; captured, 10 prisoners,
is cannon. s rifles. quantities Of ammunf-
tion- Enemys casualties not stated
General Otis also sends the following list
OF casualties sustained since his last re-
port:
Killed-In advance on Pavia. Nov. 22-
Howard Lowe. sergeant, Company @. Sixth
Artillery; William s. Addy. Company +,
Eighteenth Infantry. In action near Barrio.
Tenabang. Nov. II. r. r. Gardner, Com
pany l.. Seventeenth Infantry.
Wounded-Charles Hapner. Seventeenth
Infantry, right thigh, moderate; Nov. 10.
John L. Miller, Company A., Seventeenth
Infantry. right chest and abdomen, Sc
we're: in action at Minduriao. Panay. James
NJ. Casey. Company Il. Eighteenth Infantry.
left thigh. slight. IN action near Jaro,
Panay. Richard Corbett. Company G, Twen-
ty-sixth Infantry, neck. severe; Nov Is,
James +. Roegey, Company A, head, Sc
we're: I'm action at Anabo, LuZon, Paul +.
Phenuer. Company r. Eleventh Cavalry,
left thigh, moderate: Edward Johnson,
head. moderate; William ". Hinman, cor
pOral. right leg. moderate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-25
III DRUCE BONDS.
Not a Very Successful Attempt at
Financiering.

London Letter.
And apropos of guys Mrs. bruce, the
lady who says her SON is the real Duke of
Portland. and who wishes the late dukes
grave opened so as TO show that he is not
In his coffin, was made something of a
issue of bonds" which are to be payable
out OF the Portland estates in case her son
comes to his own"
Mrs. bruce took her wares to market, as
1t were, and invited the public to set its
valuation on her Portland claim. She onered
sale at T~okenhouse yard entirely without
reserve" They produced Col los, the buy
ers gambling modestly in futures.
The sale took place in a little room at
the mart, and a score or two Of city men
strolled in casually to see What was hap
pen MRS; Iruee sat at the front of
prepared to answer questions about the
coffin and the duke.
chasers are to get their money back. They
buy the bonds now and the face value is
to be paid to. them within twelve months
or Mrs. Druce'S son becoming a duke.
And so-how much for the first lot of four
$50 bonds? III give you a sovereign a
bond" said a sportsmanlike buyer on the
front row. Il shall sell EN-" said the
man, too, and sell 'em he did. 1t was per
haps as well, for the sport slackened con-
siderably. The cleo bonds opened at six
shillings per 91O and sank at the fifth lot
to two shillings.
81 don't think you know what you're
YIN SdlQ the auCI1Oneer. do YOU
know that Mrs. Druce's personal interest
is a third, and that the dukedom and the
Bakersfield bazar are worth $500, 600 a
year each?" quite So" said the buyer,
W appreciate the assets, but what about
the title?" Presently the stock found a
level, and sold at two shillings for the s1OC
bonds and a shilling each for the ESQ bonds.
The last lot, 800 $50 bonds. sold at nine pence
each, "a reduction on taking a quantity"
Mrs. Druce was philosophic and inclined
to pity the bidders for their tlmidity.
They will be uncommonly sorry for them
Selves she said, when the bonds go up
to par" "Will there be another sale?" asked
a reporter.
Another sale? I should think there will
twenty more sales. / shall go all round
the country selling the shares. and perhaps
to New York. This sale was only a sort
OF feeler. You will see VERY different
prices after the case has been to the Appeal
Court, and I understand that it will come
on in a few ways"
And Mrs. bruce, quite undismayed by
the prices, turned to discuss dukedoms and
finance with some friends.
At least she has the consolation of know
ing that she is serving the state. The bonds,
which sold for e51 los. fill require stamps
to the value of 957 10s., payable by the
buyer, to make them legal.
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MANY
Concluded from First Page,

brokers, but never achieved much of a
financial reputation while there.
His counsel, Col. Robert Ammon. claims
tina Miller in all his methods has proceeded
along the lines strictly legitimate. To show
the confidence the people about Brooklyn
had in Mr.. Miller and his syndicate tonight,
even after Miller had been denounced in the
most unmeasured terms, a crowd OF proba-
bly, 1000 people were gathered about the
building about s o'clock. The doors of the
office had been closed at 6 o'clock. but busi-
ness was resumed a few minutes before s.
The would-be depositors were formed in line
by the police, reaching down the high stoop
and fully 80 feet into the street. Business
was carried on for thirty minutes. During
that time fifty persons deposited money and
not one drew out. This showed the conf
dence of Mr.. Miller's public in his rocket,
although at that very moment the stick was
in the act of falling. Up to a late hour to-
night Miller had not been found.
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Testimony Against Morris.

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Nov. A-The state vir-
tually closed its case this evening in the
Morris murder trial, but may introduce one
or two minor witnesses in the morning, and
then the defense will have it's inning. The
days testimony was damaging to Morris,
the defendants brother Harry being called
to the stand, when he made statement TO
the effect that he went TO Anderson and
cautioned Stephenson not to tell what Cliff
ford had said to him in the confession, as
he (Clifford) was suspected. A Marion hack
driver at the fair grounds testified that he
saw Morris lurking about the fair grounds,
previous to his arrest there. in such a man
ner as to denote that he was evading the
officers. Two witnesses testified that they
saw Morris crossing their farms north of
Muncie. when he left Muncie and walked
to Redkey, thence going to Marion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-11-25
TEACHER SHOT.
ST. Louis Man Objected to HIS VIE
Taking ~Stagecraft Lessons.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 2i.-Robert Alexander
Simpson, better known as Prof. Kay simp-
son. was shot and mortally wounded ate
this afternoon at his dramatic agency ana
school, No. 1920 Olive street, by James L.
Roberts, a lawyer. Roberts's wife, from
whom he had lived apart for the last year.
was taking lessons in stagecraft from
Simpson. Roberts tried in vain TO per-
suade her to give up her lessons, sup
posedly from the fact that simpson 5
school bore an unsavory reputation In the
community. -.oberts called on simpson
this afternoon and forbade the latter from
giving his wife any more lessons. Simp-
son replied holly that he would continue
giving the lessons as long as the compen-
sation for his services was forthcoming.
Roberts then claims that Simpson assault
ed In, clutching MIN about the throat
and beating him. Roberts says he had a
revolver convenient, and. being unable to
make Simpson desist in his attack, was
forced to use it In self-defense. He pressed
the muzzle of the weapon to the teachers
side and shot him just below the heart.
Simpson fell to the floor MORALLY wounded
and Roberts walked from the house with
out being molested. Simpson died shortly
afterward while being carried to the hosa
pital.
After the tragedy Roberts walked TO his
home in the fashionable West End and
waited there until the arrival of the police.
On being taken to the Four Courts he told
a conflicting story. He said that although
he had lived apart from his wife for a year
past. they had no serious trouble, and that
jealousy had not prompted him 10 kill Simp-
son. On the contrary. Mrs. Roberts, on be-
ing interviewed, said she had separated from
her husband because of his extreme brutal
ity. Roberts formerly lived in Memphis.
where he was an expert court stenographer'
He came here ten years ago and has prac-
ticed law since. Simpson was the manager
of half a dozen "one-night stand dramatic
companies.