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Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
BUYS THE PIPEsTONE QUARRIEs
Government Concludes to Purchase
the Noted Deposits I'm Southwest-
ern Part of Minnesota.

WASHINGTON, Nov. S,--tSpecial Tele-
gram. )-Secretary Hitchcock has decided to
approve the agreement concluded with the
Yankton Sioux Indians OF South Dakota for
the purchase by the government OF the
Pipestone quarries in southwestern Mime
sofa. Negotiations were conducted on behalf
OF the Interior department by Major Nc
Laughlin. The consideration involved is
100000. Cattle representing $4,000 will be
given to the Indians and the remainder of
the amount named will be paid pro rata.
The agreement Will have to be ratified by
congress.
The Interior department has concluded
arrangements for purchase OF the Hope In
dian school at Springfield, S. D., which is
owned by the Episcopal church. The govern
ment will pay s37,5 500 for the property. The
Indian commissioner contempiates making
needed improvements and additions to the
school
Secretary Hitchcock today approved the
Indian commissioners Recommendation fol
the removal of Superintendent Davis of the
Flandreau (S d. Indian school. A new su-
perlntendent has been selected for the
Flandreau school, but his name is withheld
for the present.
| An order was issued today establishing {
postoffice at Cleveland, Lucas county, Iowa
with Thomas H. Mccullough as postmaster
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
SENATOR sPooxERls LOYAL
House of Congress VIII support
the Admfnistrntior

LA CROSSE. Wis, Nov. 3;--The La Crosse
Morning Chronicle will flint tomorrow
morning the following special dispatch from
Milwaukee,: AZ
The republicanism of United States Sena-
tor John c. Spooner, Wisconsin's senior repre-
sentative of the upper house'of congress, has
been questioned in certain Quarters. There
are those who have gone ho far as to say
that he not only will ncti4$lp port President
Mckinley and his colo2ial Ssaglicy, but that
Spooner has joined the ranks Of anti-im-
perialists and openly espoused their cause
and would fight their battles in opposition
to Mckinley on the floor of the senate next
congress. Your correspondent happens to
know that there is not the slightest founda-
tion for such reports. Spooners closest
friends have never questioned his loyalty OF
republicanism and all that 1t stands for. and
they have said from the outset that there
was no occasion for such questions being
raised by any one. Senator Spooner stands
right in line with the president in all his
policies and Intentions, foreign and domestic
said republican politician tonight, one whc
, is prominent nationally as we'll as in politics
throughout the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
NARROW ESCAPE OF WHITE
IL Appears from Late Reports that
Worse Disaster Was Only Avertcd
by Arrival of Marines.

LONDON, Nov. 4.-4:05 a. m.-There Is
very little fresh intelligence today. but It
is believed that the Delagoa bay route. II
not already restored, speedily will be, thus
giving quicker communication with the Cape,
The situation is still hopeful.
The accounts that continue to arrive re-
garding the fighting on Farquhar's farm
only confirm Its serious nature and the mar
row escape General White had. On this point
the Morning Post remarks:
Nothing tells such tale OF the battle
as the list OF the missing. When the missing
| exceed the killed, it is almost safe to write
| defeat across the story, because missing
means abandonment or surrender
| 1t now appears as II it were the only ar
rival of the naval contingent from the
Powerful which prevented worse disaster
1t seems that when it was seen that re-
tirement was imperative, two Natal cavalry
men volunteered to convey a dispatch across
the Boer lines to Major Adye, ordering him
to retire, but the risk was considered toe
| great and flag signaling was employed IN.
stead. The distance was too great and the
ground too rough for cavalry to go to his
| assistance.
According to dispatches filed on Tuesday
defensive works were being constructed or
pected that the big naval guns would be
mounted the following day. The Beers were
threatening to attack the town in force or
Wednesday or Thursday and the women
children and other noncombatants were
being sent by train to the south Ladysmiti
is provisioned for two months.
A dispatch from Coesburg, dated Novem
ber I, announces that the six police wht
were stationed at Colesburg bridge were sur
rounded and captured. This is probably th
origin of the story that the Beers had oc
cuped Colesburg.
Paris and Berlin continue to supply state
ments of British reverses, the latest beinl
that Mafeking has fallen.
The Paris correspondent of the Daily New
asserted that since the war began the Boe
) secret service fund has increased to $1,000
, monthly and that prof. Boer journalists ar
) bribed wholesale. None of these rumors ar
, yet confirmed and little attention is paid t
them
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
Lambertson at Central city.

CENTRAL CITY, Neb., Nov S.-(Special
Telegram.)-G. M. Lambertson addressed a
crowded house here tonight on the political
issues of the day. He endorsed the admin
stration's stand in the Philippines and
showed concusively that II was the duty
of every loyal American citizen to assist
in suppressing the rebellion and settle the
question Of government afterward. He paid
a glowing tribute to Judge Reese and urged
voters to cast their ballots for him next
Tuesday. He spoke a good word for w. 7
Thompson, candidate for district judge, as
well as the local ticket. The Glee club IA
vored the audience with number of cam
paign songs. Many were present from
| Clarks.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
IOWANs ARE LOSING TIME
Train Bearing the Fifty-First Home
from the War is Falling He
hind Schedule.

DES MONIES, Nov. 3.-tSpecal Tele
gram. "A special from Elko, New, says:
The Fifty-frst regiment trains are spin
ming over the grades in the mountains with
a fair rate of speed, although so far time
has been lost. The speed made is decidedly
unsatisfactory and there is no assurance at
the present moment that the sections will
arrive in Council Bluffs on schedule time.
The third section reports itself this morning
100 miles behind When 1t Is remembered
that the trains were only fifteen miles apart
when they left Oakland, it will be seen that
considerable lost time has been realized. II
the present rate is kept up-fn losing time
It will be thirteen hours late when the train
reaches Council Bluffs. General Byers made
a formal protest early this morning with
regard to the time which was being made,
and it has had some effect. The first Sec
tion will reach Ogden this evening. where
the Iowa band will give concert. The
train will stop for a brief reet Of an hour.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
DAWSON GOLD SHIPMENTS
Consul McCook Reports that KIon-
dikers Sent Home over Nine Mil
lion Dollars During season.

WASHINGTON. Nov, Sin a report to
the State department Consul McCook at
Dawson, under date of September IA last
says that the gold shipments for the season
aggregated s9,247745. Prices of living have
been slowly declining. Typhoid was de-
creasing and the death rate had also de-
creased.
mining camps all along the Yukon. At
Circle City only seventy -fve people remain
out of 800; Eagle City has lost 500 of its
population of 1900, and Rampant City has
only 200 OF it's former population of l,60O re-
naming, The Cape has now a population
numbering thousands and supports many
stores, dance houses, saloons, etc.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
AMERICAN RIGHTS IN CHINA
United States Rejects Proposal of
European Powers that Americans
Seize a Chinese Port.

LONDON, Nov. A special from Wash
ington asserts that the American State de-
partment recently asked France, Germany
and Russia to give written assurances re-
gardlng the preservation of the "open door,
in China. being dissatisfied with mere oral
assurances, and rejecting proposal that
the United States should seize a port and
establish a sphere of influence in China.
"If these assurances are declined" says
the dispatch, "the United States will insist
upon China observing the strict letter OF
the treaty giving the United States equal
rights with other powers in China"
The Daily Chronicle commenting edi-
torially upon this new departure in Amer
lean policy which will be fully approved in
England" dilates upon its immense i'm
portance" and suggests that 1t may affect
the international politics of Europe in a very
remarkable degree"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
Chaplain MaIIey at Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Neb., Nov. 3.-ISpec1aI TeIe-
gram. flames Mailley, the fighting chaplain
of the famous First Nebraska, spoke here
tonight and probably fired the last gun OF
the campaign. The opera house was crowd d
to the very doors, all political faiths being
represented. He first paid very glowing
tribute to Company X and its officers of
this city. He confined himself strictly to
the Philippine question and showed conclu-
siyey that the flag could not honorably Se
withdrawn from the islands. In speaking OF
the commencement OF the war he showed
that the first Filipino was killed by Private
irayson when he was 500 yards inside the
line OF the outpost. He said ii was simply a
matter OF self-defense and so long as first
shot had to be fired he was glad it was done
| by member of the First Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
McikIejohn Speaks ct Fairfield.

FAIRFIELD, Neb.. Nov. 3.-(Special Tele-
gram) )-George d. Meiklejohn, assistant sec
retary of war, spoke to an overfowing house
in this city this evening. His theme Sue
cess OF the Republican Ticket a Guarantee
of Continued Prosperity was handled by
a master For over two hours every foot of
space in the opera house was occupied by
an audience, the large majority of whom
were voters who gave the closest attention
and showed their interest and appreciation
by frequent cheers Mr.. Meiklejohn gave
a brief resume Of the political history of the
country for the last few years, pointed out
the fact of prosperity under the Mckinley
administration and by illustrations and
figures made it so plain that all could sec
and none could deny On the question o1
the Philippines war he handled the oppo-
nents of the administration without gloves
He said that IL it were not for the copper
heads OF today the war in the Philippine
islands would have ended before this
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04

HARTINGTON, Neb., Nov 3,-(SpeciaI.)- J
Edward Rosewater addressed large and
enthusiastic meeting at Harrington last
night. The speech was received with
tremendous applause and although 1t lasted
for an hour and a half the audience gave the
closest attention throughout. Mr.. Rosewater
discussed the issues OF the campaign in a
logical manner, impressing his hearers that
he was thoroughly Informed ON all prevailing
questions. 1t was by all odds the most sue
cessful rally of the campaign and no doub
wil'sresult in greatly strengthening the re,
publicans in their fight at the polls mex
Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
BULLER is STILL IN CAPEToWN
Not Likely thnt the British General
Will Start for the Front for
Several Days.

CAPETOWN, Oct. 31.-(Delayed in Trans
mission. )-Lieutenant General Sir Redvers
Butler is still here and 1t is not likely that
he will leave for few days. 1t is rumored
that martial law will shortly be proclaimed
in Capetown.
Sir Alfred Miner, in his capacity OF vice
admiral of the Cape district, has issued n
proclamation establishing naval prize
court during the continuance of the war.
This is aimed at foreigners who might aim
to land supplies for the Beers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
HAYWARD AND TAYLOR SPEAK.
National md State Issues Are Dis
Cussed mt Dnvid CITY.

cussed mt David City.
DAVID CITY, Neb., Nov 3.-(Special J.
The large opera house was filled to it's ut
most capacity last night to hear Senator
Hayward and Congressman Taylor of Ohio.
Senator Hayward was the first speaker. He
confined his speech to state issues and COM
pletely showed up the record of the state
house gang, especially of Holcomb, who, he
said. was the chief promoter and manipulation
Of the ballot fraud.
Congressman Taylor dealt altogether
upon national questions, comparing the pres
ent conditions to those under a democratic
administration.
He devoted considerable time to the Span
ish American war; showed how Nebraska
had become notorious by the record of the
colonel of the Third Nebraska and famous
| because Of the fighting and gallant colonel
of the First Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
Reriment or for ManiIn.

NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-The Forty seventh
United States infantry, from Camp Meade,
arrived in Jersey City today. There were
1880 men under command of Colonel Wal
ter Rowe. The men. who were all in good
condition, had breakfast in the cars and
were. then conveyed by ferryboat to the
transport General Thomas at Brooklyn.
which will convey the troops to Manila.
Fifty-three men Of the United States
hospital corps also arrived from Washing
ton to go to Manila on the same transport
The hospital corps was under Steward Jo-
seph Walters
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
CHASE'S TROOPS SWIM RIVER
Members of Third and Fourth Cav
airy Surround the Garrison Mt
BonEbonE and Enter Town.

MANILA Nov. 4.-9:25 a. m.-Chase's
troops of the Third cavalry and Rivers
troops of the Fourth cavalry swan the
river and surrounded the garrison at Bong
bong, entering the town. The enemy es-
capped. Six rifles and quantity of am
munition were captured.
Batson's scouts had skirmish with In
surgents near Aliaga, killing five.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04

Conditions Under Different Adminis-
tr:tiOns Prevented bx A. Il. CalN.

GOTHENBURG. Neb., Nov 3.-(Special.)
A. e. Cady of st. Paul practically closed
the campaign here last night, so far as
the republicans are concerned. He delivered
an eloquent speech, contrasting the splen-
did conditions all over the country with the
conditions which prevailed under a demo-
cratic administration of two years ago. He
showed that Bryan in all his speeches
stood on the Chicago platform and never
even referred to the populst platform as
being part of the present democratic popu-
list combination.
He complimented Judge Reese upon the
position he had taken in the campaign by
staying at home and making no political
| speeches or even taking a hand in politics
while the fusion element was riding in
! a special train over the state trying tc
| turn the minds Of the more ignorant classe;
| against the administration.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
SOLDIERS GIVEN SPECIAL RATES.

POstmasters INSTRUCTED Not to Collect
Excess Postage on Mail Matter.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-The postmaster
general has issued an order forbidding post
masters in the United States to collect
postage due in excess of domestic rates on
any letter sent by soldiers, sailors, marines
or other persons in the United States serv-
ice in Guam and the Philippine islands.
The order is given immediate effect and
the postmasters are directed to disregard
all ratings of postage due, in excess of the
domestic rate, made prior to this date.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
Hard Work Durins Last Week.

AUBURN, Neb., Nov. Especial. THE
republicans are putting in the last week OF
the campaign to the best possible advan-
tage Two meetings are being held every
night Judge b. A. Tucker OF Humboldt
has had large and enthusiastic meetings at
Howe, Nemaha and Brownyille this week
Tho county candidates and b. Frank Neal
local attorney, spoke at the Stone Quarry
school house last night to houseful of at
tentive listeners
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04

LONDON, Nov. 3.-The War Office this
afternoon, replying to inquiries, said no in
formation had been received of the Boer
movements at Colenso or elsewhere and it
was added that the officials were not aware
whether the railroad to Ladysmth was in
tact or not
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
CONDITION OF The WEATHER
Forecast for Nebraska
Fair and Warmer; Variable Winds
Temper M Omaha ypstCrdny.

the post Of second in command of the British
Mediterranean squadron in succession to
Rear Admiral Sir Gerard Henry Noel, whose
time expires in January next. Lord Beres-
ford has already selected his staff.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
ORDER TO MOBILIZE MILITIA
Thirty-five BattaIions Instructed to
Report to Barracks After
November Twentieth.

LONDON Nov 3.-An army order issued
this evening instructs the proper authorities
to mobilize thirty-fve battalions Of militia
at their respective headquarters on various
dates after November 20.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
HnuIin CnrIandto Marry.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3.-HAmlin Garland,
widely known as writer Of stories Of
daughter of Prof, Don Carlos Taft and
sister of dorado Taft. the sculptor. The
wedding will take place November e at
Hanover. Kan, the home of Prof. Taft.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
Andrnde Going TO Porto Rico.

ST. THOMAS, D. ". l., Nov. 3.-General
Ignacio Andrade. the recently deposed presi-
dent OF Venezuela. who made his escape from
Caracas October 20, arrived here last night.
He will proceed to San Juan. Porto Rico,
today.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
Benu Decides for Fusionist.

HASTINGS, Neb., Noy, S.-(specal Tele-
graml-A test Was made last night of the
law which provides that the party polling
tho largest vote at the last preceding cleo
tipn shall have first position on the ticket.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
noer Loss at Reitfontein.

CAPETOWN, Nov. 1.-(Delayed in Trans
mission. THE Cape Times says the Boer
loss at Reitfontein was seventy killed and
200 wounded Three hundred horses were
captured.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04

Lady Churchill Going to Cape.
LONDON, Nov. 4.-The outlook announces
that Lady Randolph Churchill Is going to
the Cape to attended the wounded.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
u.ior warner at beatrice.

BEATRICE, Neb,, Nov 3.-(Special Tele-
gram Major Warner Of Kansas City aad
Senator Van Dusen OF Omaha spoke here
tonight TO a large audience in the Paddock
opera house. 1t was one OF the best repub-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04
Boers Gather ut Bethclue bridge.

LOURENZO MARQUEE, Nov. 2.-(Delayed
in Transmission.)-Five bodies of Beers, in
all 1000 men, with field guns, are concen-
trated at Bethelue bridge. They have col
lected much food.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04

gued tina he combination was not dis
tinct party and therefore was not entitled
to head the ballot The special appearance
was sustained so there was no trial on the
case.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04

BeresfOrd Accepts Command.
PLYMOUTH. England, Nov. 3.-Rear Ad-
miral Lord Charles Beresford has accepted
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-04

The mandamus proceedings came before
Judge Beall. wherein the Webster county
clerk made a special appearance and the
court sustained him. The position taken by
trx clerk was that the fusion forces were
ff,.~ W - and that as the combined fusion
~ NJ snajority at the last election
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Affairs at Manila.

New York, Oct. PA dispatch to the
Herald from San Isidro, via Manila,
says: General Lawton is now giving his
personal attention to getting the boats
containing subsistence and ammunition
stores up the Rio Grande. but they are
still four miles away. It is a serious
problem to undertake to supply the
troops here, as the water is too shallow
for launches. Some 20 American pris-
oners are reported to have been moved
north from here two days ago.
A Filipino newspaper makes the
statement that independence will be
given to the islands in December, when
Bryan will be elected president of the
United States. The newspaper also
makes the statement that the American
casualties have been $4,000 since last
February and that the policy now is a
retreating fight.
A Filipino officer who had been cap
tured, in an interview said he had no
wish to return to camp. as they were
short of ammunition. This town is to
be put under a civil administration. One
hundred men of the Saith are coming to
San Isidro to act as scouts.
A reconnaissance at Santa Rosa, eight
miles away, revealed a small force of
the enemy entrenched. The bridges on
the river at that point are down.
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hat that appeared, the boys came out
of the coaches, formed in line and the
procession followed the order and line
of march given in Sundays Standard
The march down Central avenue was
one long ovation, the crowd breaking
into the line to shake hands with the
boys, who brought up the rear. 1t
was impossible to keep the crowd
away from them, and probably no one
really cared to do SO, and the people
fell in behind them, making the streets
one solid mass of humanity, cheering,
waving hats and handkerchiefs and
frantically shaking the hands of every
blue-coated man accessible.
The procession, outside of the inter-
est lent by the occasion, was a most
impressive one. covering a distance of
many blocks. One of its features which
caught the attention of the crowd was
the silver smelter flying artillery, a
band of a dozen small boys proudly
leading huge mastiff, which dragged
a caisson and a cannon which had
done yoeman service in the salute.
When the procession concluded it drew
up in front of the speakers stand near
the opera house.
D. J. Tallant. the orator of the day,
had the rare good sense to make his
speech short and to the point, as the
air was beginning to nip, the boys
We're hungry and the hour was grew
ing late. Very simply and briefly he
bade the returning soldiers welcome to
their homes, spoke of the brave and
clean record they had made during
their absence, one which presaged an
honorable future Many had given up
excellent positions to go to the front
The promises then made that they
should have them on their return
would be kept to the letter. Every eff
fort would be made to secure positions
for the others, and the welcome was
enc which was not limited to a single
day. He alluded to the men who had
re-enlisted, to the dead, Frederick Hall
of Company H and Claude NJ. Beech
er of Company A. Then, with a few
more words of welcome and praise, he
sent them to the armory, where a ban
quet was spread, awaiting them. The
crowd dispersed and allowed the boys
a short respite. This evening they are
being entertained at ball given in
their honor. In a word, the whole town
belongs to Companies A, H and I.
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Will Supply the Men.

New York, Oct. "A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Sec
retary Long has determined to meet
the demand for officers and men in The
Philippines by placing several of the
battleships on the home stations out
or commission. The Indiana. now at
the Brooklyn navy yard, and the Tex
as. at Norfolk, will be the first to be
laid up and it is possible that others
Will follow. Captain Sigsbee, of the
Texas, will be ordered to duty at the
navy department. CAPTAIN Dickens Of
the Indiana Will probably get some 9TH
ef sea command. Many of the officers
ana men on these ships will be ordered
Immediately to the Philippines Those
whose terms of sea duty have nearly
expired will be transferred to other
ships on the home station in place of
those who have nearly a full term of
sea service before them.
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cry dlfferent from her former demands

very different from her former demands
and was delivered to Ambassador Choate
by the Canadian minister of war. ma,
rine and fisheries, Sir Louis Henry Davis,
late the night before the latter sailed,
and dispatched to-day to Washington by
officials of the United States embassy 1t
is as follows:
That the boundary line be arbitrated
upon terms similar to those imposed by
the United States and Great Britain over
Venezuela. particularly those provisions
making so years occupancy. or by con-
clusion of evidence of title of occupancy
of less than that period. to be taken as
equity allows under international law.
That as a condition precedent absolutely
preliminary to arbitration Skaguay and
Dyea would be conceded to the United
States without further claims if Canada
received Pyramid harbor
In other words Canada gives up much
OF the disputed gold country in return
for a seaport. but stipulates that she must
get the latter before she agrees to arbi-
trate the boundary line.