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Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
ONE THOUSAND ARE KILLED
Desperate Battle Between Rebels and
Government Troops in
Colombia.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Panama says: Official advicea
from Bogota, dated November IS, report that
terrible battle between the government
forces and the revolutionists was fought
near Bucuramanga capital of the Depart
ment of Santander, in which the government
forces were victorious.
1t Is stated that the battle lasted two days,
ending at noon of November 16 More than
1000 rebels were killed and 1000 were
wounded. About 10000 men on both sides
were engaged in the fight.
General Tribe and General Juan Francisco
Gomez, prominent leaders of the revolution
lists, were wounded, and it is reported that
General Pablo Emilio Vallier was killed. On
the government side General Pena Solano
Pillemizar and General Fernandez were
wounded
The regiments commanded by Generals
Holguin and Lujan are reported to have oc-
cupied Bucuramanga on November IS. The
place had been held by the revolutionists
since the civil war of month ago.
The Manavia, an English steamer, arrived
here yesterday with 900 recruits from Buena
Ventura. About 400 more recruits are ex-
pected soon, and on their arrival all will
proceed to the Atlantic coast, the movement
beginning next month.
No news has yet been received from
Tumaco.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
MATTER OF FIELD DEPUTIES
District Attorney Summers Has Been
Ordered by Griggs to Make
an Investigation.

WASHINGTON, Nov 21.-(Special Tele-
gram.) )-Attorney General Griggs has in
structed District Attorney Summers to look
into the matter of the report on field depu-
ties filed against them by Inspector Finch
and to report upon the same If found true at
later date. General Griggs says he would
be compelled to install Office deputies in the
Omaha office and do away with field deputies.
The report of Agent Harding of Yankton,
S. d., on the survey of the proposed right
of way for the Chicago Milwaukee & St.
Paul road will probably be submitted TO
Secretary Hitchcock with the Indian commits
sioner's endorsement this week. The mat
ter has been held up by what was regarded
by the commissioner as the low price offered
by the railroad for the land of allottees.
This matter was explained by Agent Hard
ing to the satisfaction of the commissioner.
1t Is stated at the Indian Office that the
namu of the successor to Superintendent
Davis of the Flandreau Is. d. school will
not be announced until the latter part Of
the month.
The following Nebraska attorneys were to-
day authorized to practice before the In
terror department. Ezra S. Abbott, Crete;
Arthur f. Weaver. Falls City; Harry II.
Grimes, Lincoln.
Edward d. Eaton was today appointed
postmaster at Milton, Gosper county, vice
w. C. Long, resigned. The postoffice at St.
Edward. Neb.. has benn assigned to the
presidential class.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
NEWS NOT FULLY CREDITED
Some Doubt About Recent Reports of
Heavy Boer Defeats in vi
cinity of LHdysmith.

LONDON, Nov. 21.-The latest direct news
from Ladysmith, dated Thursday, November
16, and Friday, November II, strangely con-
fiicts with the reiterated reports of "tremen-
dous battles and great British victories"
Wednesday and Thursday. Neither of the
messages above referred to, though dis
patched on the days following the date OF
the alleged fights, mentions any great engage
ments or Boer defeats. On the contrary,
both distinctly state that beyond false
, alarm on Tuesday evening and a little in
creased shelling Thursday and Friday, caus-
ing little damage, everything was perfectly
quiet and the garrison was chatting under its
enforced inactivity
Nevertheless, special dispatches from Est
court today enlarge on the reported battles
and insist that the Beers received more
terrible lesson Wednesday than in any pre-
vious fight. According to these circumstan-
tial accounts, the Beers determined to at
tempt to reach the north end of Ladysmith
with large force, but were unable to make
headway against the wel-sustained fire of
the British riflemen and Maxims. Later, 1t
is added, British force worked round the
Boer flank, causing the latter to withdraw
under deadly fusillad0 with exceedingly
heavy losses. Large numbers of dead and
wounded are said to have been left on the
field and number of prisoners were cap
tured. The British losses are reported to
have been trivial.
OF course reliable dispatches corrobora-
tive of the above may have been censored or
captured with the native runners. But these
tales are so flattering to the British that
they have distinct flavor of being belated
accounts from Kaffir sources of affairs pre-
viously reported.
The dispatches from Ladysmith reporting
that there is an ample supply of ammunition
there have seemingly set at rest a point on
which there was much diversity of opinion
Apparently the British commander at
Ladysmith believes General Joubert has
gone south. leaving only a force sufficient
to prevent the garrison from sallying out,
and there is a disposition in some quarters
to think General Joubert possibly initiated
the story with the object of inducing Cen
eral 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 prepar-
Ing to break camp and withdraw from the
investment of Ladysmith. But 1t is said
elsewhere that the investing force continues
to receive reinforcements 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, 1t is said
that 1t may be regarded as probable that
an advance from Deaar will be really eff
fected and that the route will not be SO we'll
advertised.
The transport City OF Cambridge, with the
Second battalion OF the Scottish Rifles, ar
rived at Durham this morning
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
BANK ROBBERS BOLD ESCAPE
Bind and Gag Cashier of Parker
Qkan.) Bank, Blow Open Safe
and Take $1,SOO.

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 21.-State Bank Ex-
aminer BreidenthaI returned from Parker,
Linn county, today. and told of the bold es-
cape of the two safeblowers who, Thursday
night, bound and gagged Cashier Slaughter
OF the Parker bank, destroyed the safe with
dynamite and secured 1900.
The marshals of the surrounding towns
were notified and posse chased the robbers
for two days. The robbers boldly entered
La Cygne and after securing a meal, boarded
an outgoing freight. The train crew had
been warned of the proximity of the men,
but contented themselves by putting them
off the train.
Later the robbers encountered Postmaster
Newbold and another man, two of the posse
Newbolds partner became frightened fired
his gun in the air and fled. The robbers
seized Newbold before he could shoot and
taking his Winchester from him, escaped
to the hills and finally got clear away, not
withstanding the hills were surrounded by
dozens OF armed men.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
HOME GOES TO DEWEY's SON
Mrs. Dewey, Who Received II from
the Admiral, Gives 1t to
Her StepsOn.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-George Goodwin
Dewey, Admiral Dewey's only son, is now
the owner OF the residence presented to the
admiral by the American people. Papers
were prepared and signed early today by
which Mrs. Mildred Mclean Dewey transfers
all rights and title to the property known
as l747 Rhode Island avenue. this city to
George Goodwin Dewey This is the prop
erty which Admiral Dewey transferred to
Mrs. Dewey. The papers making the new
transfer probably will be placed on file to-
morrow morning.
In explanation OF the transfer practically
completed today a relative of the Dewey
family made this statement to the Associated
Press:
admiral and Mrs. Dewey have transferred
to the formers son, George Goodwin Dewey,
the title to the home presented to the ad-
mral by the people of this country. 1t will
continue to be the home of Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey so long as he may live.
ut may be desirable now to say that 1t
was the wish of both Mr. and Mrs. Dewey 10
provide for proper succession to the prop
erty. The transfer OF today completes the
transaction begun yesterday and is the
carrying out of the original intention OF
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey. BY all those jim
terested the method OF transfer followed
was considered the best and the safest that
could be adopted. II is to be considered
naturally that the transfer was to be the
act OF Mrs. Dewey, as we'll as the admiral.
1t was her desire that she should release any
claim that she might have to the property
through her marriage to the admiral and
to do this the transfer was made through
her to the admiral's son as soon as was
practicable. Through the method adopted no
dispute can ever arise over the disposition
OF the property"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
neT TO THE KAISER
MnEnificehx Function at windsor
CnstIe Grnced by All Kinds of
Royalty In Fine Gnrb.

Copyright 1899, by Press Publishing Co)
LONDON, Nov. 21.-tNew York World Ca
blegram-Special Telegram THE scene at
Windsor castle tonight when Kaiser William
was rendered banquet was one of greater
magnifcence than any court in Europe could
produce and one only witnessed on rare oc-
casions when the queen gives full state
banquet. Ten million dollars worth OF gold
plate and the costliest sevres ornaments and
decorations were on the dinner tables. All
royalties wore dazzling grand crosses OF the
leading European orders over the most gor-
geous uniforms. The ROYAL servants were
attired in splendid scarlet and gold in full
state lveries and the whole picture was set
in suite of the most stately and sumptuous
apartments adorned with priceless pictures,
historic armor and the most exquisite
furniture in existence.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
MOLINEUX LAUGHS IN COURT
Rebukes to WransIing Lawyers from
Recorder GOR Excite the
Prisoners RisibiIities.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-When the court Of
general sessions. sitting for the trial Of
Roland b. Molineux, the alleged poisoner,
began todays session there were five jurors
still to be chosen, seven having been Sc
cured from the $50 talesmen examined up to
the time the court adjourned yesterday. In
ability to accept circumstantial evidence
procured the dismissal of William f. Kel-
logg, who is connected with a publishing
house and who was the first talesman ex-
amined today. General disqualification was
pronounced in the case of the next tales
man called. The defense used a peremptory
challenge to exclude Herbert Greason, a
dealer in plumbers and steamfitters sup
plies, from the jury box. Isadore Platt. who
is a grocer. was opposed to capital punish
ment. Herman Brand. a dealer In skins,
said he would give no weight whatever to
expert testimony and was excused after a
long wrangle between counsel and Recorder
Goff.
Molineux appeared to enjoy the colloquy
and when the court administered scath-
ing reprimand to both for "dallying with
the court" the prisoner laughed heartily.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
FIGHT AT INSANE ASYLUM
Not the Patients, but the Doctors,
Come 10 Blows at YanktOn
This Time.

YANKTON, S. D., Nov. 2I.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Dr. T. r. Campbell and DR.. C. e.
Wright the assistant physician and the
superintendent Of the insane asylum. had a
misunderstanding last evening and came to
blows. DR.. Campbell was struck several
times on the head by DR.. Wright with a re-
volver. DR.. Campbell came to town and
swore out a warrant for the arrest of DIR.
Wright Wright was arraigned before jus
tice Richey, charged with assault with in
tent to do bodily harm. His trial was set for
November 27.
DR.. Campbell was recently appointed to
his present position and Ill feeling has been
brewing ever since his arrival between him
self and the other officers. Last nights
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
STEAMER LOST, CREW SAVED
Bulletin Regarding Steamship Man
chester Enterprise signaIIed from
Vessel Passing Cape Henry.

CAPE HENRY, Va, Nov. 21.-The steamer
Lakonia, from Glasgow for Baltimore, passed
here bound in today and signalled that the
steamship Manchester Enterprise. which left
Liverpool November for Montreal, had
foundered at sea and that all hands had
been saved. No other details were given and
1t is not known here where the disaster took
place or whether the crew is aboard the
Lakonia or not. The Lakonia will reach
Baltimore some time tonight, until which
time the details cannot be obtained.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
CONSUL MARCUM RULED OUT
American Representative at Pretoria Cannot
Help British Prisoners.
NOT ALLOWED TO ACT AS INTERMEDIARY
Uncle Sans Claims to Neutrality in
Dom Paurs Opinion Are
warped by His Friend
Illness to England.

Copyright, 1899, by Press Publishing COD
LONDON, Nov. 21.-(New York World
Cablegram--Special Telegram.)-I was in
formed at the United States embassy today
that Transvaa Secretary Reltz had noti-
fed the State department that Consul Ma
crum cannot be any longer recognized as
intermediary between British prisoners OF
war at Pretoria and their families at home.
| had proposed to cable Winston Churchill
through Macrum, as no news had been re-
ceived concerning him since his removal to
Pretoria, and Lady Randolph is in condi-
tion of acute nervous anxiety. Several rel
atives of British officers now at Pretoria
had forwarded messages and money through
Macrum, provoking this notification from
Secretary Reitz, who says all further COM
munications must pass through the COM
mandos at the front. This decision by Reitz
is held by diplomatists here contrary to
established usage in times of war
why Kruger Objects.
Copyright, 1S99 by Associated Press)
LONDON, Nov. 21.-Callers at the United
States embassy today were informed that
the United States was no longer able to for
ward messengers or secure information re-
garding British prisoners, President Kruger
having refused to permit Consul Macrum to
transmit list of prisoners. Though Mr.
Macrum still remains, apparently the nom
inal representative of Great Britain, he is
apparently deprived of all powers pertaining
to tho position.
1t is understood that President Kruger
objected to Mr.. Macrum on the ground that
the United States claim for neutrality was
prejudiced by its evident friendship for
Great Britain.
All communications to prisoners go
through the ordinary military channels,
which render their ultimate delivery doubt
full and certainly slow. The British govern
ment so far has not taken any steps to
ameliorate the present condition of the pris-
oners.
A government official Informed the repre-
sentative of the Associated Press that he
did not see any good in trying to get any
other power to act in their behalf, as Presi-
dent Kruger would doubtless treat its rep
resentative in the same manner that he had
treated the representative of the United
States.
Moreover the official added 'it is not
likely that President Kruger will be there
long. If we did ask any other nation to act
in behalf of Great Britain it would possibly
be Portugal"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
RAISING A CAMPAIGN FUND
Democratic Committee Starts Out
with $147,OO i'm It's
Treasury.

CHICAGO Nov. 21.z-NTmbers Of the
democratic executive committee held the
final meeting of their session today to COM
plete the routine work taken up yesterday
and for further discussion of the informal
outline of plans for the coming presidential
campaign.
The members of the committee were
somewhat late in arriving and it was not
until about 1920 that Chairman Jones of
the executive committee called the meet
ing to order. All of the members were
present. Little remained to be done by
the committee, and it was expected that an
early and final adjournment would be had.
Chairman j. B. johnson of the ways and
means committee reported national work as
regards the campaign fund, and showed
that $175, 900 had been subscribed and $147,-
900 had been collected.
Previous to the calling of the meeting the
first button for the campaign of 1900 was
passed among the members and the legand
inscribed thereon was favorably commented
upon. The button, which was sent with the
compliment of former Chairman Harrity,
bore the words, mo foreign alliance, no
trusts no Imperialism for United States"
That's a good platform" remarked Com
mitteeman Clayton of Alabama, but it
ought to have 16 to L on it also
Colonel John r. Martin, sergeant at arms
of the democratic national committee, who
is attending the meeting of the executive
committee, has been enthusiastically BOOM
ing the Worlds fair to be held in st. Louis
in 1908 among the members of the commit
tee and has created a great deal of interest
in the exposition
The entire matter of the place and date OF
the next committee meeting was placed In
the hands of Chairman Jones, who will issue
the call. He refused today to say when the
meeting will be called, but some date in
January is favored, with Washington as the
place of meeting. Chairman Jones will
leave Chicago for Washington tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
KILL THE ILLINOIS FLAG LAW
Receives Its DeathbIow In n Decision N
Rendered by Three Chi
cagO Judges.

CHICAGO, Nov. 21.-The Illinois flag law
designed to prevent the desecration of the
national emblem received what is probably
its deathblow in a decision rendered today
by Judge Hodom. delivering the judgment
of himself. Judge Stein and Judge Bretano
The legislature in passing the bill. the de-
cision states, exceeded it's police power. The
legislature Is also declared to have been
guilty of class legislation.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
KILL A BIG FLOCK Of SHEEP
Herders Warned Not to Bring Any
More of Them Into
Colorado.

DENVER, Nov. 2l.-A special to the
Republican from Craig Colo, says that last
week 5000 sheep were driven from Wyom-
ing into Routt county to the range. forty
miles northwest of Craig Last Saturday
fifty masked men captured the herders and
then proceeded to kill the entire flock. The
herders were warned not to bring any more
sheep into Colorado and were released.
These are the first sheep that have been
brought into this section for several years.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
SENATOR HAYWARD IS WORSE
Pressure Upon the BrRin that Indi-
Gates n More serious Condi-
tion of the Disease.

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., Nov 21.--(Spe-
cial Telegram. )-Senator Hayward's condi-
tion this evening is much the same as 1t
was this morning and during the day, His
pulse and temperature are slightly above
the normal but he has again lost the use
of his right arm, which the attending ply
sician states is an unfavorable symptom. 1t
indicates pressure upon the brain which is
not lessenng as rapidly as 1t should.
DR.. Whitten suspects that there is inflam-
nation about the brain. which IL it exists,
he says. is an alarming symptom. However,
he hopes his fears may prove groundless.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
BOERs BAR THREE ENTRANCES.
Hold the Roads Leading Into the Free
stnte-GniDing sympathizers.

CAPEToWN, Monday, Nov. 2O.--General
Gatacre, commanding the British column,
assembling at Queenstown, Cape Colony,
made speech to the troops there today. He
said the regulars should watch and learn
from irregulars, who were acquainted with
the country and the habits of the Beers.
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 am
not willing to do myself"
Reports from the northern portion OF the
colony are more reassuring. but there is dis
tinct danger of the Dutch actively espousing
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
BOeR COMMANDANT KILLED
Engagement Near Estcourt-seven
Hundred Dutch Reported as Hav-
ing Bcen Compelled 10 Retire.

DURHAM Natal, Monday. Nov 20.-Seven
hundred Beers from Weenen took up a
strong position on the highlands, thirteen
miles south OF Estcourt. Sunday, occupying
Turner'S iarn, northeast OF the Moo river.
MajoE Thorneycroft with detachment Of
mounted infantry and the Estcourt Carbi-
neers engaged the Beers, OF whom three
were 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
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
Bryan Duck Hunting In Missouri

ST. LOUIS, Nov 2l.-A special TO the
w. j. Bryan has arrived here from fancy
county, Missouri accompanied by his son.
He Joined his wife and daughter at the
spend several days there Tomorrow Mr..
Bryan Will be the guest of the Point Gun
club and will spend the day duck shooting.
Thursday night he will address the stu
dents of the Arkansas university at Fay
etteville He will accompany his family
home TO Lincoln, Neb., next Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22

the cause OF the Beers. who now effectually
bar three lines of entry into the Free State.
Nest OF the students pf the Burgersdorp
Theological seminary Joined the invaders
after the latter occupied the town.
Proclamatons issued at Bloemfontein
Tuesday, November IA. declare that the
whole OF Griqualanh west except Kimberley
and Mafekng, are annexed to the Free state.
The proclamations are signed by G. H. Wes-
sells. president of the Yolksraad.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
NO SAMOAN AGREEMENT HITCH.
Only Unimportnnt Details Stand in
the Way of Final Settlement.

0Ht why VI II IHWT SeIIItHtnt.
LONDON. Nov. 21.-The statement con-
tanned in a special dispatch from Washing
ton cabled here, reporting hitch in the
final settlement of the Samoan agreement,
is denied here officially 1t is understood
that the matters pending between the United
States and Germany are unmportant details
in no way threatening a successful termina-
tion OF the agreement and by no cneans con-
stituting hitch. Among the details are
the native question, the Cornwall and Nc
Arthur case and the Samoa land disputes,
which have been pending for years
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22

trouble arose from a difference of opinion
regarding treatment given Mrs. Wolol. pa
tiont who died from self-infiicted burns last
week. Dr. Campbell says he was overrued
by the other physicians and that the patient
died in hot bath. 1t is thought coroner's
inquest will be necessary and the body of
Mrs. Wolol will have to be exhumed Dr.
Campbell ASSERTS DR.. Wright and Dr. Nc
Intosh, a woman physician, do not hold
state licenses
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
STEAMER ABANDONED AT SEA.
Part of the Crew Lands in Norway,
the Remainder Missing.

the Remainder Missing.
LONDON, Nov. 21.-A dispatch from
Christiansaud, Norway, has been received
which sayo that the captain and ten OF the
crew have landed there from the missing
overdue steamer Coquel, Captain Garrod,
from Quebec, October 3, for Sunderland,
which was reported by the British steamer
Ben Wick to have been left by it on No
vember Z, 100 miles north of INST. one of
the Shetland islands, with propeller gone
and short of provisions. The seamen re-
ported that all of the crew left the Coquel
in two boats on November 10, in latitude
SO north, longitude east, on account of
being short of food. The whereabouts of
the other boat, which contained eleven per-
cons. was not known. 1t was supposed that
the Coquel has drifted further northward.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22
WILLIAM HUNTS AT WINDSOR.
Emperor. Prince of wales md Three
Other MOBILES Shoot Gnme.

Emperor. br1nce OF "ates nnU lhTee
other Mobiles shoot Game.
WINDSOR, England, Nov. 21.-Emperor
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 and duke Of
CoBnaught and Prince Christian of Sches-
wig Holstein his majesty shot in the pre-
serves Of the Windsor great park and
lunched a. Cranborne tower.
The empress of Germany went out for a
walk in the forenoon with her sons and
Princess Henry of Battenberg and visited
st. George and Albert chapels.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22

Two Cape Assemblymen Join Beers.
CAPEToWN, Nov. 21.-The Midland News
says that Messrs. Vanderwalt and Gober.
members of the Cape Assembly, have joined
the Boer forces at Colesburg.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-22

LIBERTY, Mo, Nov. 2l.-Ernest eleven
ger, recently convicted OF killing George
Allen and Della Clevenger. his cousin. at
"A religious meeting near Missouri city
in December. 1895 was today sentenced
TO be hanged on Friday, January 5. 1900.
Jealousy led to the shooting.