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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16
NATIVE CHIEF DEFEATED
FRENCH EXPEDITION WINS A VIC.
TORY NEAR LAKE TCHAD.
"African Napoleon" Routed and Flee
ing to the North-ExpeditiOnair
Lose Half Their Force.

PARIS, Feb. I'm. De Crais, minister
of the colonies, has received a telegram
from the governor of the French Congo,
M. II. De Lamothe. announcing the de-
feat in battle Of Rabah, the principal chief
tain of the central Sudan. by French ex-
pedition under NJ. Gontil Rabah has long
been the strongest opponent of the extern
sion of French influence in the Sudan. He
was formerly slave of Zebehr Pasha,
himself great Sudan ruler, but revolted
and formed a kingdom of his own in GEN.
trail Africa, subjuEating potentate after po-
tentate until he secame head of a vast en-
pire. His career of victory gained for him
the name of the african Napoleon" The
French have been fighting his power for
years, and to-day's dispatch announces his
overthrow.
1t appears that he was strongly in
trenched at Kouna, between the French
Congo and Lake Tchad. which is the OBJ
jective of all French expeditions, whether
across the Sahara from Algeria, from the
French colonies in West Africa, or the
Congo. Kouna was defended by 1900
men. with 25Go rifles and three cannon.
After a desperate fight, according to the
dispatch. the French demolished the fort
ress. Two of Rabah's cannon were de-
stroyed by the French shells. Rabah, who
was wounded during the fight, fled six
hours before it's conclusion. The comman-
der of the French expedition, however, ad-
mits that practically half of his own force
was placed hors de combat. Forty-three
Senegales sharpshooters were killed and
four Europeans, including Captain Robil-
lot, and 1O6 Senegales were wounded.
The commander of the expedition re-
turned to Bangue to inform the governor
Of the defeat of Rabah. He reports that
the result will be very important. as Rabah
is completely demoralized by his losses, es-
timated at between 1000 and 5000 killed.
Rabah is fleeing, almost alone, to the
north. The Sultan of Baguirmi, a large
territory hitherto overawed by Rabah, has
Joined Captain Robillot, and the route to
Lake Tchad has been opened up for a
steamer along the River Chari to endeavor
to join hands with the Foureau expedition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16

by Maj. Edward T. McCrystal, Of the Six
ty-ninth Regiment, and Patrick Egan. ex-
minister to Chile. They presented a fine
appearance and were frequently cheered as
they marched through the streets. They
carried the American and Red Cross flags
The corps is in charge of DR.. John p. Mac
Namara, chief surgeon. His associates are
Drs. Herbert II. McAuley. James ]. Slat-
terry. r. d. Long, a. +. Conroy and A ID.
Alderholt. DR.. MacNamara said they were
going to aid the sick and wounded of the
Boer army. They will go from here TO
some southern European port, whence they
will sail for South Africa.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16
TREMENDOUS LOSSES.
Proportions Stated in a Letter from a
Captain I'm south Africa.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Feb. ia pri-
vate letter has been received here from
captain of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers. writ
ten from Frere Camp, after the battle Of
Colenso. 1t is written on the margins Of a
copy of the Natal Witness, containing a
description of the battle. The captain
writes:
MY regiment lost in killed and wounded
PIG out of about 500. but behaved splendidly.
This, fear is to be a terribly costly war
in lives and / know we will have many
more serious battles before us. The fire at
Colenso was terrific, and the bullets were
like hail. How any of us ever came back
from the front alive is a wonder, but the
men returned as slowly and steadily as
they would on parade. My regiment has
lost nearly 600 in killed, wounded and pris-
oners since the war commenced, but dis
tinguished itself at Glencoe and also at
Colenso. The heat is terrific, living under
canvas. and the discomfort great, but II We
can only do what we have come TO do-end
that Infamous government of South Africa
and make Ii a free country-all our losses
will not have been in vain.
THE Beers, though kind to our wounded.
looted all the bodies Of our dead, stripping
them even of their uniforms, and they cut
off poor Henry's (his lieutenant who was
killed) finger in order TO get his ring. They
also fired on our ambulances."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16
PARDONED BY BECkHAM.


Convict Released by Order of the
Democratic Governor.
FRANKFORT. KY. Feb 15.-The clash
between the Democratic and Republican
branches of the state government was en-
phasized tonight by the prison officials re-
leasing John Seals, Louisville convict. on
a pardon issued by Mr.. Beckham Deputy
Warden Punch was acting warden to-
night, and when the pardon papers were
presented to him he ordered Seals released.
and the latter left the city tonight. Doug
lass Hays, Knott county convict, recently
pardoned by Governor Taylor, is still in
confinement. the prison officials refusing to
recognize Taylor as Governor.
Attorneys for contestants to-day signed
the following agreement as to the conduct
of the contests of minor state Offices:
1--WE, the undersigned, attorneys for con-
testantS and contestees, hereby agree that
all the testimony taken in the contest for
Governor and lieutenant governor in the
city OF Frankfort so far as the same may
be competent and relevant, may be read as
evidence in the contest for the minor state
offices now pending before the State Board
OF Election Commissioners now sitting
contest board; and Ii is further agreed
that the said contests shall be submitted
to said board without argument, the coun-
sci for neither side nor any other person
to be present during the trial, and the con-
testees expressly reserving all rights TO
except, object or demur to the evidence or
other proceedings which they may have
under the law; and further, that the said
contestees do not by the agreement waive
or relinquish any objection to the jurisdic-
tion of the board, and this agreement Is to
take effect after the board shall have acted
on the preliminary motions and affidavits
heretofore filed before said board by the
a IF oh,
shall be shown by the records, and in the
event said motions, supplemented by the
said afiidavits, shall be overruled by the
board, this agreement is to be in effect and
binding at once, this Feb. 10, I900.''
The prospects for the Legislature getting
together and holding regular sessions at
the State capital are conceded to be
brighter tonight than since Governor Tay-
lor adjourned that body to meet at Lon
don. followed by the removal of the DEM
ocratic brach to Louisville. Speaker Trim
BILE told leading Democrats who were in
Louisville to-day that he thought both
branches would meet together here Mon
day. Efforts are being made to reach an
agreement as to who shall preside in the
Senate In order to avoid a clash between
Lieutenant Governor Marshall and Senator
Carter, president pro TEN. of the Senate
If this is settled. the chief barrier to the
Democratic and Republican branches meet
ing together will have been removed 1t
is believed this will be harmonized upon
Monday.
The State Canvassing Board took up the
cases Of the minor Offices on the state
ticket this morning. 1t is not expected that
any decisions will be rendered inside of
three or four days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16
Black Eye for the Association.

BALTIMORE. Feb. 15.-McGraw and
Anson called on Mr.. Gilmore. of the Phil
adelphia Auditorium. to-day. to try to
induce him to put up the cash necessary
to float the Philadelphia baseball club
Mr.. Gilmore said he was unable to secure
an option on suitable grounds for dia-
mond, and preferred not to deposit his
money. Following this rebuff, the two
leaders will pull out and the organization
Of the new association probably will be de-
layed for another year. If not permanently
shelved McGraw will go to the League.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Feb. 15.-Manager
Connie Mack, of the Milwaukee baseball
team. in the American League. arrived In
of players signed for the season as fol-
lows: William Clarke, first base; Will
liam Gilbert. second base; William
Conroy. short stop: James Burke third
base: William j. Hallman, left field;
James Garry. center field; Irving waldron,
right field; Harry Smith, catcher; Harry
Bowling and Charles Mcdonald, pitchers,
and Fred Raymer. utility man. Mack ex-
poets In addition to these players to en-
gage one more battery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16
Another Contract for MuIes.

NEW ORLEANS. La, Feb. 15.-The Brit
ish army agents have let another big con-
tract for mules, which amounts to $500
head, to be delivered at this port as fast as
the animals can be purchased. This order,
the last one, is divided between Kansas
City, st. Louis and Texas dealers. The
first consignment of cavalry horses, num-
bering 100, left Kansas City to-day for New
Orleans
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16

Fifty-Se.en Irfsh-Americans to Join
tn Boer Rorcex.

NEW YORK. Feb. f5.-Fifty-seven men.
nearly all young and stalwart. to-day sailed
on the French line steamship La Gascogne
on their way TO the Boer lines in South
Africa Most OF the men are Irish-Ameri-
cans The corps was recruited in Chicago
by the united Irish societies there To-day
they marched TO the French line pier. led
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16

LOUISVILLE. KY, Feb. 1.-THE houses
of the Democratic Legislature held short
sessions to-day and transacted no business
Of general interest. Senator Triplett with
drew his resolution providing for an ad-
journment to Frankfort. The committee
appointed to investigate conditions at the
State capital did not make its report.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16
WILL BE SENTENCED TODAY.
Roland ID. Molineux to Hear His Fate
and Then Go to Sing Sing.

NEW YORK, Feb 15.-Roland Burnham
Molneux will be arraigned before Record
er John w. Con, in Part 1. General Ses-
sions, at 1880 O'Clock tomorrow. He viii
be sentenced to death. the time of execu-
tion TO be named by the recorder. Sheriff
Grell has arranged to have the prisoner re-
moved at once to Sing Sing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16
INDIANAPOLIS

Castleman, claiming to be adjutant general
of Kentucky. Lieutenant Governor Mar
shall this afternoon filed suit for an in
junction against Governor Beckham and
against Lillard H Carter. president pro
tempore Of the Senate, now meeting in this
city. This suit is similar in it's general
averments to that OF Governor Taylor. No
application has yet been made for a re-
straining order in either case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16

LONDON, Feb. 16.-The Daily Mail has
the following dispatch from Lourenzo
Marques. dated Wednesday: "a prominent
Pretoria citizen. Just from Ladysmith. in
forms me that the Beers rapidly dam
ming Kip river. Two thousand Kaflrs
are employed in the work and they have
deposited 10000 sand bags already. They
are only able TO work at night, as they
would be under British fire. This citizen,
however. believes that the operation would
be sutfie."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16

LOUISVILLE. KY. Feb l5-FolIowing
THE lead OF Governor Taylor. who yester-
day brought suit for an injunction against
Governor Beckham. claiming to be Gov
efnor OF Kentucky. and General John b.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16
LANCERs SURPRISED.
Thirteen Killed, Five Wounded and
Nine Taken Prisoners.

BOER LAAGER, Near Ladysmith, Feb.
13.-Yesterday General Botha, with a small
force, crossed the Tugela to a deserted
British camp where he encountered fifty
Lancers, Of whom thirteen were killed, five
wounded and nine taken prisoners. One of
the prisoners was sent to tell the British to
fetch their wounded.
The English, with their cannon, have
moved toward Chievely. They found the
Boer position unassailable on the upper
Tugela
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16

Work for Sir William MacCOrmack.
DURHAM, Feb. H-At the request of
Lord Roberts, Sir William MacCormack
lett Durham to-day to oirect in person the
medical and surgical preparations at the
front.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-16

bank being allowed to issue circulating
notes in excess of the amount Of the paid
in capital stock of the bank.
When the Senate took up the financial
bill to-day the pending question was the
amendment offered by the finance commit
tee. and reading as follows:
THE provisions of this act are not in
tended to place any obstacles in the way
of the accomplishment of international bi-
metallism, provided the same be secured
by concurrent action of the leading COM
mercial nations of the world and at ratio
which shall insure permanence of relative
value between gold and silver"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-21

man. whose movements seemed to fas-
cinatc him.
"Astonishing" Mr. Fenton heard
him muttcr 10 h.g.self Hes more
like an eel than man" Aud indeed
the way Swec;water wound himself
out and in through that room. seeing
everything and examining every thing
that came under his eye. was sight
well worth any professionals atten-
ton. Pausing before the dead man on
the coor, he held the lantern close to
the white, worn face. "Ha" said he,
picking rp something from the long
beard. Here's crumb of that same
bread. Did you sec that. Mr.. Knapp"
The question was so sudden and so
sharp that the detective came near re-
plying to 1t; but he bethought himself
and said nothing.
THAT settles which of the two
gnawed the loaf" continued Sweet.
water.
The next minute he was lowering
over the still more pathetic figure of
John. sitting In the chair.
"Sad! Sad!' he murmured.
Suddenly he laid his finger on small
rent in the old mans faded vest "You
saw this, Of course" said he. with a
quick glance over his shoulder at the
silent detective.
No answer a. before.
.'It's new SLIT" declared the
oHdleus youth, looking closer, 'and-
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CHAPTER xv.
TWO coRpszs.

Gentlemen, we have reached the
conclusion of this business sooner than
l expected" announced Knapp. III
you will give me just ten minutes,
will endeayor to ind that large remain
der of money which we have every rea-
son to think is hidden away in this
house."
"Stop a minute" said the coroner.
Let me see what book John is hold.
ing SO tightly. Why" he exclaimed.
drawing 1t out and giving 1t ono
glance. ait is a Bibler'
Laying 1t reverently down. he met
the detectives astonished glance and
seriously remarked:
There Is some incongrulty between
the presence of this book and the deed
we believed to have been performed
down yonder."
mot at ALL" quoth the detective.
ut was not the man In the chair, but
tho one on the floor who made use Of
THAI dagger. But wish you had left II
to me to remove that book, sir"
you? And why? What difference
would 1t have mader
II would have noticed between what
pages his finger was inserted. Noth-
Ing like knowing the details, SIR"
DR.. Fenton gazed wistfully at the
book. He would like to have known
himself on what especial passage hia
friends eyes had last rested.
II will stand aside," said he, land
hear your report when you are done"
The detective had already begun hla
Investigations.
Here is spot of blood" said he
"See, on the right trousers leg Of the
one you call James. This connects
him indisputably With the crime In
which this dagger was used. No signi
Of violence on his body. She was thu
only one Il reeeIya 4 blow. The -
i eY...e!I.ei9:ey.fss
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-21

"Hat Here's a srunb of that same bread
Did you sss that Mr.. KnappF
yes-there's blood on the edges. Here,
take the lantern, Mr.. Fenton, must
see how the skin looks underneath oh,
gentlemen, no shirt! The poorest dock
hand has shirt. Brocaded vest and
no shirt; but he don't want my pity,
not now. All, only bruise over the
heart. Sirs, what did you make out Of
this?"
As none Of them had even seen it
Knapp was not the only one to remain
silent.
Shall tell you what make out OF
itf" said the lad. rising hurriedly from
the door, which he had as hurriedly
examined. This old man has tried to
take his life with the dagger already
wet with the blood OF Agatha Webb.
But his arm was too feeble. The point
only pierced the vest. wiping off a
little blood in its passage. Then the
weapon fell from his hand and struck
the floor, as you will see by the fresh
dent in the old board am standing
on. Have you anything to say against
thatf'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-11-21
To be continued.

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Bristol Courier.
DR.. Harris of Webster was in Bristol
Tuesday morning.
VIM. Rich, sheriff elect, was a Bristol
visitor Wednesday.
George and Maud Chapman of Web
ster, We're Bristol visitors Saturday and
Sunday.
N. c. Hagey went to Webster Tuesday
where he was appointed administrator Of
the estate of Mrs. Fred Lowell.
j. F. Pitsor, S. S. Yeager, Philip Gross
and Mr.. Piprson of Webster, attended
the encampment of the /. o. o. F., last
Monday night.
c. $. DUEL OF Bristol and Fred Stone of
Butler. went Tuesday morning, to Aber-
deem, to sit as jurors in the United States
court which-convened at the latter place
on that day.
ID. b. Cole left Monday night for New
PaynesviIle, Mimi, having been sum
moned there by reason of bis W fe, who
has been sick at that place for some
time, being suddenly taken worse.
Saturday night Nels Hasselberg and
family and Hans Hasselberg and family,
left for their future home in Virginia.
They shipped their goods aud live stock.
Everybody in this vicinity regrets their
loss from our community, but what is
our loss is a gain to their new neighbors.
The Courier wishes them success in their
new home.