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Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
TELLS OF TAKING THE K0P
Winston Churchill Describes the
British Attack and Occupancy OF
the Position January 26.

Copyright, 1890, by Press Publishing Co)
SPEARMAN'S CAMP. Jan. 26.-6:04 a. nj.
-(New York World Cablegram--Special Tel
ogram.) This morning the force under
Woodgate marched on Spionkop, which is
the predomnating feature and the center
of the whole Boer position. 1t is shaped
like note Of interrogation, the curve being
before Potgietersdrift and the line before
Triegardsdrift, with Spionkop at the june
ton and the angle commanding and en-
filading both. At O'Clock Woodgate sur
prised the Beers, holding the trenches. who
volleyed with their magazine rifles at thirty
yards and fed, pursued amid great cheer
ing.
At dawn there was fierce shelling by the
Boers, who were striving to regain the vital
position. A stubborn defense was made by
the British troops, in spite of severe loss.
At 10 O'Clock they received strong reinforce
ments from the corp of troops below. includ-
ing the Imperial light infantry. The posi-
tion was completely secured, but was heav-
lily shelled continually, the British ARTILLERY
replying furiously.
The Boer guns were difficult to locate.
At noon the Beers made several attempts to
retake the position, bringing men from the
extreme right, showing they regarded it as
OF the first importance. All attempts to re-
take have been so far repulsed.
The British have every hope to hold on
until night, tomorrow mounting the guns
and in our turn attacking. The endurance
of the regiments en- the kop has aroused the
enthusiasm Of the whole army
CHURCHILL,
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
RUN FROM AN AMERICAN SHIP
Governor of IA Colombian Town Saves
IL from Rebels by
Trick.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Jan 2s.-From reports
brought by the Hamburg steamer Volumnia
it appears that the arrival of the vessel at
Tumaco, Colombia, where it touched on the
way up, had the effect of saving the place
from capture by Colombian rebels The
letter had demanded the surrender of the
town and the governor was at his wits end
Just then the Volumnia was sighted The
willy governor saw his chance to make
buff, so he sent a defiant message to the
revolutionsts and told them that the steamer
of port was bringing 500 government troops.
The trick succeeded and the rebels aban-
doned their purpose to capture Tumaco.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
DIAZ TO RETIRE-S0METIME
Expresses n Wish that General Reyes
Succeed Him When He Gets
Through.

LAREDO, Tex, Jan. 2S.-Regarding the
report that President Diaz of Mexico had
designated his successor as president of the
republic, it is said on authority of Mexican
officials that the president has expressed a
wish that General Bernardo Reyes succeed
to the Office when he retires. General
Reyes, recently appointed minister of war
of Mexico, was for years governor of the
state of Neuvo Laredo and has long been
fayorite of the Mexican president He is
very popular With the foreign element owing
to his energetic and progressive statesman
ship.
The report current here does not indicate
an early succession, but that President Diaz
will be reelected and enter upon the term
beginning in December next and use his in
fuence in behalf of General Reyes when the
latter becomes a presidential candidate.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
BULLER TELLS ALL ABOUT ii
How the Advance ON SpiOnkop Was
Executed and the Retreat
Accomplished.

LONDON Jan. 2S,--Folowing is the text
or General Buffers dispaton dated Spear
mans Camp, Saturday January ~, $40
p. M:
ION January 20 Warren drove back the
enemy and obtained possession of the south
ern crests of the high tableland extending
from the line of Acton Homes and Hongers-
port to the western Ladysmith hills. From
then to January % he remained in close con-
tact with the enemy.
THE enemy held strong position on a
range of small kopjes stretching from north
west to southeast across the plateau from
Acton Homes through Spionkop to the left
bank of the Tugela.
THE actual position held was perfectly
tenable, but did not lend itself to an ad-
vance, as the southern slopes were so steep
that Warren could not get an effective ar
tilery position and water supply was a diff
ficulty.
"On January 90 l assented to his attacking
Spionkop, large hill, indeed a mountain.
which was evidently the key to the position,
but was far more accessible from the north
than from the south.
ION the night of January % he attacked
Spionkop, but found it very difficult to hold
as it's permeter was too large, and water,
which he had been led to believe existed in
this extraordinary season, was found diff
cult to obtain
"The crests were held all that day against
severe attacks and heavy shell fire. Our
men fought with great gallantry. / would
especially mention the conduct of the Sec
ond Cameronians and the Third Kings
Rifles, who supported the attack on the
mountain from the steepest side and in
each case fought their way to the top, and
the Second Lancashire Fusileers and Second
Middlesex, who magniticently maintained
the best traditions of the British army
throughout the trying day of January "a,
and Thornycroft's mounted infantry who
fought through the day equally well along
the side OF the mountain.
General Woodgate. who was In command
at the summit, having been wounded, the
officer who succeeded him decided on the
night of January "a to abandon the posi-
tion and did so before dawn OF January %.
II reached Warren's camp at 5 a. m. on
January % and decided that second attack
upon spionkop was useless and that the
enemy's right was too strong TO allow me
TO force II,
Accordingly, l decided to withdraw the
force to the south of the Tugela. AT a. m.
we commenced Withdrawing the train and
by a m January 27 Saturday Warren's
force was concentrated south of the Tugela
without the loss of a man or a pound
OF stores.
THE fact that the force could withdraw
from actual touch-n some cases the lines
were less than 1000 yards apart-with the
enemy in the manner 1t did is ! think suf-
fcient evidence of the morale of the troops,
and that we were permitted to withdraw
our cumbrous OK and mule transports across
the river, eighty-fye yards broad, with
twenty-foot banks and very swift current
unmolested is think proof that the en-
emy has been taught to respect our soldiers
fighting powers"
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
ANARCHISTS REMAIN QUIET
Expected Demonstration nt IA Chicago
Funeral Does Not Materiaiize-
Red Flag FurIed.

CHICAGO. Jan. 2s.-The expected an
archist demonstration did not take place to-
day at the burial of Edward II. o Connor.
who was killed during an alteration with a
nonunion man at the factory OF Winslow
Brothers. Five hundred men followed the
remains to Waldheim cemetery, The red
flag OF the United Metal Workers of which
OConnor was a member, was carried in the
procession, but it was furled and was pre-
ceded by the stars and stripes in the hands
OF policeman. as ordered yesterday by
Chief OF Police Kipley. Besides the parade
there was no demonstration OF any kind.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
Probable Intention of Reaching Lady
smith by More Feasible Route.
BOtR ARTILLERY FIRE TOO HOT TO Be- ENDURE
Butler Sends in Full Report of the Advance and Retreat but
Fails to Give Any List Of Casuaies-London
War Office Says it Has No News
from the Front

BOER HEAD LAAGER, LADYSMITH, Jan 25.-7 p
m-The British dead lett the battlefield yesterday
bered 1,5OO.
LONDON, Jan. 2S.-General Butler says General War
rens troops have rereated south of the Tugea river The
Beers say that the British lost l. 500 killed Wednesday, 1t is
believed here that this includes the wounded The Beers also
claim that $50 of the English troops surrendered at Spionko
LONDON, Jan. 2S.-General Buffers dispatch to the
Office states that Sponkop abandoned
lack of water inability bring artillery there and the heavy
Boer fire. General Butler gives list of casualties His
whole force withdrew south the ugea river with the
dent intention Of reaching Ladysmth by another route
LONDON Jan. 2S.--11:35 D. m.-The Office an
nounces that it has from the front.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
WAR BREAKS OUT AT CHICAGO
boer symDathizer Uses IA Hammer on
the Head Of Il Patriotic
.ritOn.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2S.-As a result OF a tight
ever the South African war Charles Glass
brook, an Engishman, received ten scalp
wounds today and was rendered unconscious.
His assailant Francis Edwards was ar
rested and Glassbrook also was locked up
after he had spent sore time at the county
hospital. Glassbrook and Edwards met in
saloon and during discussion over the
Boer war soon came TO blows. Edwards
seized hammer and struck Glassbrook ON
the head repeatedly knocking him down.
The timely appearance Of the police doubt
less saved GlassbroOk's life
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29

NEW YORK, Jan. 2S.-The steamboat
George Starr flying the Transyaal anl
Orange Free State flags, with committee
of prominent Irishmen on board, dropped
down at quarantine at II a. m. today 10
meet the French line steamer La Normandie,
on which Miss Maud Come is a passenger
from Havre. Owing to the prevailing
heavy weather at sea the Normandie Is
hardly expected TO arrive before tomorrow
morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29

FRANkFORT KY. Jam 2S.-POliticlans
of both parties took a rest TODAY and the
lobby of the Capital hotel was more quiet
than IL has been for several weeks Last
night the leaders of both parties We're In
caucus, that OF the republicans being pro-
longed until late hour No action Of any
kind was taken during the day however
Tomorrow morning another contest will be
heard in the house. that of GIL, democrat
against Brister. republican, from Logan
county. This case was made "A special order
for Saturday morning at the same time as
The Van Meter-B Berry case.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
BABY BUGGlES MORE COSTLY
Increased Prices of Iron Cause of
an Advance Determined ON by
Manufacturers.

TOLEDO o., Jan 2S,-Manufacturers of
baby carriages and children's wagons will
soon advance prices. Representatives OF the
Toledo Metal Wheel company and the Gend-
ron Iron Wheel company of Toledo, the
American Rattan company of st. Louis and
the Wilkinson Toy and Carriage compan,
of Troy n, Y, held a secret meeting here
Saturday at which a 30 per cent increase was
agreed upon. Those interested deny any
plans of forming a combination, but say
uniform advance is necesstated by in
creased prices OF iron
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29

CAPETOWN, Friday, Jan. 26.-sir Alfred
Miner, British high commissioner, has is
sroH proclamation announcing that her
majestys government will not recognize as
valid any forfeiture, fine or encumbrance
on property in the Transvaal or the Free
State subsequent to October 10. the date
when war was declared
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
LEYDS is A LION AT BERLIN
London Paper. Says He is Trying to
Secure Mediation, but He
Says Not.

BERLIN, Jan. 2S.-The Deutsche Zeitung
publishes an interview today with DR.. Leyds
which represents him as having said
The war will certainly last a very long
time. The Transvaal will decidedly not be
the first to seek peace and will refuse any
proposals on the basis of the status quo"
LONDON, Jan. 29-The Berlin corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says
DP. Leyds is popular lion here. He is
welcomed with an enthusiasm only extended
10 most popular ENJOYS. / have it on good
authority that he is trying to induce Ger
many to mediate on the basis OF guaran-
tee of the independence cf the Boer re-
publcs, which would be granted some minor
territorial possessions. but not a port. this
latter being left for future negotiation with
a certain power having colonies in South
Africa.
DR.. Leyds is Offering Germany CONNER
cial, railway and mining munopolies, as
well as other inducements. If he fails here
he will try at Washington, through ex-
Consul Macrum and Montague White and
at st. Petersburg by an envoy TO Russia.
II is not likely that he will obtain an audi
ence with Emperor William. During his
reception by Count Won Bueow no polti-
cal matters were mentioned.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
ast for Nebraska
Fair; Warmer; Variable Winds.
ready announced in Lytleton's brigade are

already announced in Lytletons brigade are
thus explained.
Much mystery still surrounds the retreat.
1t is possible that General Butler has with
drawn his whole forces. but it is generally
assumed that Lytletons brigade and Lord
Dundonald's cavalry and other troops are
still oil the north side of the Tugcla. Cen
eral Buffers confidence that the Beers did
not molest his retreat because they had
been taught to respect the fighting powers
of the British soldier is not shared in Lon
dor. II is thought rather that the Beers
had some other plan in store or did not wish
to waste their men.
Large arrivals of troops are due at Cape
town during the week.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
Renort DIR. Jameson wonna.a

HEAD LAAGER, near Ladysmlth. Thurs.
day, Jan. %, via Lourenzo Marquee, Jan. 2s
1t is reported here that as the result OF
Long Toms" practice on Monday Dr.
Jameson was wounded in the leg. President
Steyn has visited this laager
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
john ChurchiII is Commission.d

CAPETOWN Friday Jan. 26.-John
Churchill second son OF Lady Randolph
Churchill, who accompanied her on the
Maine, has received from Lord Roberts mis-
commission in the South African Light
Horse.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
Have VIII Write for sheldon.

TOFEkA, han., Jan. N'-E W. HOWe,
editor of the Atchison Globe, has accepted
Journal during the week Rev Mr. c, NJ.
sheldon edits the Capital as a Christian
daily lay sermon each day on how min.
listers should preach the gospel Mr.. Howe
asked the privilege of hlling Mr sheldon $
pulpit during that week, but so far the
proposition has not been accepted.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
Great Military Activity.

There has been great activity in military
quarters in all parts of England since Sat
urday morning. The war office anticipating
great crush at the opening of Parliament,
has placed new restrictions upon visitors
during the session.
The situation at other points is unchanged
but indications that Lord Roberts is prepar
ing plans for an advance across the Orange
river come in a dispatch to the Daily Chrou-
ice from Sterkstroom dated January 25
which says that "Thebits, an important
position near Steynsberg on the Stormberg-
Rosmead line, is now occupied by the Brit
ish who are repairing the railway and
bridges" The correspondent observes that
this will facilitate communication between
General Gatacre and General Kelly-Ken
nedY.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29

At New York-Arrived- Steamers St
Louis. from southampton; Palatia from
Hamburg. Aller, from Bremen Sailed
Steamer Hesperia, for Mediterranean ports.
At Queenstown -Sai'ed-Steamer Lucania
from Liverpool, for New York
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
Troops Engaged

II appears that General Butler had alto
gether five brigades wholly or partly en-
gagged. General Cookies General Hildyard's
General Harts, General Woodgates and
General Lytleton's, and the 27O casualties
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29
Prince IL WHY.

But Prince was willy and he studlousy
kept away from St Louis. With his pals he
appeared In Joplin the center OF the Mis-
souri, Kansas lead and zine belt. and under
an assumed name he plunged deeply into
the mad whirl OF speculation, The most
prominent hotel in Joplin is the Keystone
Since the mining boom the house has been
so crowded that even millionares have been
turned away. Charley Prince could not stop
there because OF his color but he fixed mat
ttIs so that his confederates occupied rooms
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29

CAPETOWN, Thursday, Jan. 25.-Th'
prize court has fixed Monday, January -
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-29

Continued on Second Psge)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-05
TO BE DEPENDED ON.
Because 1t is the Experience of Rock
Island Citizen and Can be Readily
Investigated.

A stranger lost in large city would
place far more dependence oil the di-
rections given him by a local resident
than the guidance of another stranger
like himself. This is natural conse-
quence of experience; it's like a ship
in strange port trusty pilot, ia
miliar with the harbor, is always
called upon to bring her safely to her
moorings. So il is with endorsement;
we doubt the sayings of people living
at distant points because we can't in
vestigate, but public expression of
local citizens can be depended on. for
It's an easy matter to prove it. Evil
dence like the following is beyond dis
pute: Frank Ballenger, of 303l
Seventh avenue. conductor on the Red
Line of the street railway. says:
From fall until spring it was a
steady, aching pain across my back.
Being weak there, getting on and off
the car so often, and the jarring and
jolting. further aggravated the
trouble. There was too frequent ac-
ton of the kidney secretions, which
was very annoying through the day.
1 saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised
in the daily papers and 1 obtained
box at Marshall d Fishers drug store.
found them just as represented.
They relieved the pain in my back and
regulated the kidney difficulties /
had several colds since. but they did
not affect by back as formerly"
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by
all dealers, price so cents. Mailed by
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-05
Dressing SacqueS.

$3.50 eiderdown dressing
sacque, reduced to-. I.2S
81. 25 eiderdown dressing
sscque. satin edge, re-
duced to-. ...-- Loo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-05
That Impudent Capital 49,"

NJ lola. when in England, was much
impressed with the English use of tie
capital - "Why is it," he says. "that
the Englishman, when he writes of
himself, should invariably use a CAPT
tai letter? That tall Il which occurs
so often in a personal narrative strikes
me as being very arrogant. \ French
man, referring to himself. writes 'je'
with a small il German. though he
may crafty all his substantives with
capital letters, employs a small IL in
writing 'ich;' a Spaniard, when he uses
the personal pronoun at all, bestows
a small " on his 'yO.' while he donors
the person he addresses with a capital
" / believe indeed. though l am net
sufficiently acquainted with foreign
languages to speak with certainty on
that point, that the Englishman is the
only person in the world who applies
a capital letter to HIMSELF
NJ. lola might have enforced his con-
trasts still further by referring to the
japanese, who really have no word for
Il" In speaking OF oneself in Japa-
nese self depNcciatory terms are used.
such as servant" 'the awkward per-
son." Junior" while in speaking of or
TO other people complimentary terms
are employed, such as senior" mas
tel" prince" used by young men in
addressing each other familiarity. The
most usual Japanese equivalent for
az is ''watakushi," which means liter
ally elfshness-"-Buffalo CONNER
cial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-05
THE MILL RUNS ITSELF.
Economical Way of Doing Business
on n Connecticut Farm.


Joe Mccormick of the International
Pulp company tells Il delicious story of
paper making in Connecticut, which
shows that operating a mill is not such
a serious matter as these big proprie-
tors would have lis believe. Strolling
along the countryside in haymaking
time, Mr.. Mccormick happened on a
little paper mill which buzzed merrily
in a shady dell, with everything clean
and sweet around it. 4 look in the
Office showed no one there, and the Wis
itor then wandered over the mill, hop
ing TO find some one to whom lie could
talk business. The machine was hum
ming along, and it seemed impossible
that there should be no one in attend
ance. But even shouting failed to bring
forth signs of life, and Mr.. Mccormick
was about to leave when he spied
some men in bayfield, some distance
away.
81 say he called out to the nearest
one when he got within hearing, "who
runs this milI?''
Il do" was the reply.
well, who's the owner?"
"Wby, L am, to be sure
do you mean to say that the mill
runs itself?'
Cert. We start her up at in the
morning, and she runs till G in the
evening. This mills been weaned,
stranger; she don't need a nurse.
While Pm getting in hay she puts half
ton Of paper on the roll. Gee up.
Bess"-Paper Trade Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-05
STORIES FROM sHERRARD.
The Paseoe-s.anIey Nuptials and Other
News About Town.

The Paseoe-Stanlsy Suptiais and Other
News About Town.
Sherrard, Jan. 4.-Charles Farrow
has gone to Griffin to reside.
Mrs Fred Dunkelgoth and Miss
Erick SON are visiting in Chicago.
Mrs. Farrew and son Ben, of Ban
colt, Iowa. ARE visiting relatives and
friends at SherraId and Cable for a
month
Fred Pascoe, of Gilchrist. and Miss
Jane Stanley were married last Satur-
day event bg. Dec. 80, at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley. There were about 40 guests,
Rev. Overton, of the u. B. church,
performed the ceremony, after which
a sumptous wedding supper was
sci we'd. The couple received numer-
Gus handsome presents-among them
a dinner set of 100 pieces from the u.
B choir.
Isaac Price has returned fcom
Brentwood.
Thomas Thompson. the son of Mark
fortune of getting one of his arms
broken New Years day while skating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ellis. of Rock
leland. visited at the home of Mr..
Ellis sister, Mrs. Mike Grady.
Miss Matthias, of Keithsburg. is Wis
ting her sister, Mrs. John Moak.
Robert Haddick ST., who retired a
a few years ago after long service as
mine boss, was remem bered New
Years by tn. miners. who presented
him with a gold-headed cane and rock
ing chair.
Alfred and William Pascoe and
Stephin Meekin and families, of Gill
christ. attended the PascoeStanley
wedding.
Miss Daisy johnson has gone to
Chicago to spend the winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-05
ROWLING BREEzEs.

Bowling. Jan. Airs. C. b. Ellis
visited Mr.. and Mrs. John Hodson.
John Norton was harvesting ice last
week.
Mrs. Jim Curry and Clarence Hold
son are on the sick list.
Miss Bertha Derrick. of Rock Island,
spent tie holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Derrick.
Mr.. Ed Daxon spent Wednesday
with her sister. Mrs. James Coyne.
Miss Edna Kane was the guest of
Miss Bertha Derrick Tuesday.
Bert Pinkley, of Milan, visited Car
yer Bennett last week.
Mrs. James Cook, of Milan. visited
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam CLARK.
Foster Armstrong took a trip to
Rock Island last week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-05
She shingIed the Bnrn.

Farmer John Schaar's barn in North
Union. Ia, had long gone unshingled
because the owner was too infirm to
climb 10 the roof. while one of his sons
other had gone to the Klondike- The
other day. however. the farmers only
daughter Kate. who has been employ
ed in Philadelphia. came home on a
visit She was worried by the condition
of the barn and the next day went TO
work and shingled the roof, doing the
work as well as any man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-01-05
CORDOVA CHAT.

CoIdova, Jan. Miss Bessie
Hugunin, of Clinton, is here visiting
friends.
Mrs. Ellen Marshall. of Fult on,
spent a few days of last week here.
Will and Clyde Vaudeburgh left
Monday for St. Louis enroute for the
south. after u 6-weeks' visit at home
The X of Z. banquet held at the
Marshall house New Years night was
a fine success. Eighty-ive knights
and ladies participated.
Mrs. Allie Cougar and Mrs A. S.
Marshall returned to Chicago Mon
da, after spending Christmas with
relatives.
w. Z. Heany left for Chicago Tues
day to take treatment for rheuma-
fism