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PLATTSMOUTH, NEB.. SEPTEMBER I. 1899.
VOL. VIII. NO. 81.
BOERS WANT A FIGHT
Young Men Anxious for War with
Great Britain.
NEIGHBORS CALL ON AVKINLEY.
Ilritleb Agent Predicts that
Sorely Come President Kroger Feeble
and Helpless Youoger Council Wan'
Independence and will Prevail
Seattle, Wash., Aug. 30. David
Is. Wilson, who claims to be an a?ent
of the British government and toba7e
important papers for the home office,
ha arrived here en route to London
from the Transvaal.
Mr. Wilson says he has no doubt
there will bo war.
"I have been three years in the
Transvaal and know the leaders of the
Roer povornment well. I'resident
Krujer does not want war. lie is now
an old and iutirm man. As such he
has not the control of the cabinet that
he once had. The cabinet is com
posed of younirer blood who want in
dependence, and who. 1 may say, will
never give UP ur,t'i they have either
attained it or been wiped out of exist
ence by the British forces. This is
why I say there will be war.
"The story Kent out that Gen. Jou
bert has foui.d tiat the reserve 6hells
in the Pretoria forts are ineffective is
probably true. A partial knowledge
of this fact has been known for some
time in British ministerial circles.
There will be no trouble in replacing
the ammunition, however.
'(ien. Jcubert I know personally is
opposed to war. He will lead the
Doer forces when war comes. He is a
lighter, a man of courage, and will
simply be a sacrifice to bis ambition.
"When the blow is struck it will be
a fatal one in the Transvaal. The
British have for months been massing
troops and are practically ready at
tliis time, if necessity demanded im
mediate action.'
Mr. Wilson takes issue with the
suggestion lhnt the Hon. Jos. Cham
berlain is in any w.iy responsible for
the trouble.
Cai'KTown', Aug. HO It is said in
Afiikander circles here that in spite
of the p-ri:tent warlike rumors there
are good prospects of peace. It is be
lieved strongly worded communica
tions have b;en i ddresed to Presi
dent Krugtr of the Transvaal repub
lic urtrintr the desirability of using
every effort to obtain a peaceful solu
tion of the trouble.
Hon. Wm. 1'. Sehreiner, premier of
Capo Colony, has telegraphed to Pres
ident Steyn of the Orange Free State
earnestly expressing the hope that
peace will be preserved and declaring
his confidence that he (President
Steyn) would do his utmost to this
end.
Fkktouia, Aug. SO. The British
diplomatic agent here, Couynbam
Greene, has handed to Secretary of
State Retiz the reply of the British
secretary of state for the colonies,
Chamberlain, to the Transvaal's alter
native proposals to the joint commis
sion suggested by Great I.ritain to in
quire into the effect which the pro
posed franchise rtform measures will
have upon the Uitlanders.
Mr. Green afterward had a long
audience with the state officials. The
nature of the dispatch is not disclosed.
but is subject to the consideration of
the executive this afiamoon. It is
understood that another conference
may- occur at Capetown. The result
is anxiously awaited.
London. Aug. ,'J1. The Pretoria
correspondent of the Morning Post
say?
"The Boer officials, after reading
the cablegrams of Mr. Chamberlain's
Birmingham speech, consider that
war is inevitable. The speech
has undoubtedly innamea tne war
spirit here. The I'.oors are now all
Presld nfs Stay at Canton la Marked By
tbe Constant Vialta of Friends.
Caktox, O., Aug. 31. rresident
McKlnley's brief visit to this, his
home, for the purpose of rest and
'quiet, is marked with almost constant
War' will . . . . . , , , . ,
calls ana tniormai visits iroui mo uiu
. neighbors and friends, and it caonot
be 6aid that he is finding a marked
degree of quiet. But he seems to be
thoroughly enjoying the little chats
with bis old friends and this evening
is in the best ot spirits and is rested
and benefitted by the brief stay here.
Aside from a trip to the cemetery this
morning with Mrs. McKinley, her
sister, Mrs. Barber and Miss Kate
Barber, where they Jaid fresh flowers
on the graves of departed parents and
relatives and the little detour about
tbe city which followed, the president
remained practically all day at tbe
Barber residence.,. There was a large
flood of telegrams and mail delivered
to dim there, a large portion of both
being messages of congratulation on
tbe sentiments expressed in his ad
dress at Pittsburg. Only the most
urgent matters of public business were
forwarded from Washington to re
ceive attention here, but even these
kept the secretaries well occupied.
It is understood that some personal
business received attention here, but
nothing definite was done in arrang
ing for the furnishing of the recently
purchased home on North Market
street, although tbe matter was given
some attention. It is understood that
possession will probably be taken
about October 1. Xo plan for its oc
cupancy has been definitely decided
upon.
There are several county society
meetings in progress and delegates
were among the callers at the house.
Each also endeavored to have the
president appear at a sociable, but he
was obliged to decline. He did, how
ever, go to a pure food show at the
tabernacle, in response to an urgent
invitation from the Episcopal church,
which is managing the entertain
ment. Mrs. McKinlev also graciously
patronized the pure food show by
liberally responding to a request for
flowers from the White house conser
vatory, which tonight held the place
of honor in the flower booth.
HAZING TOBE STOPPED
Cadets at West Point Warned to
Cease Practice of Hazing.
Secretary Root Beaches This Decision In
Approving the Findings Against Phil
lip Sheridan Smith, a Cadet From the
Fifth Nebraska District Smith Dis
missed From the Academy.
Washington, Aug. 31. "Hazing
at West Point must stop." That is
the decision Secretary Root has
reached in approving: the findings
against Philip Sheridan Smith of
Juniata, Adams county, Neb., for haz
ing a "plebe" within ten hours after
his return to the academy after under
going punishment for former prac
tices. Roderick Dhue Sutherland, con
gressman from tbe Fifth Nebraska
district, appointed Smith to a cadet
ship at West Point in the early spring
of 1897 and he entered the class of that
year. Ho was there but a few months
when he was court-martialed and sent
homo on probation to report to the
military academy on August IS, 189!)
With this decision against him he
forfeited pay during the entire time of
his sentence. But within nine hours
of his raporting for duty in the third
class, to which he had been reduced,
although ho by right should have
entered the second class, he was
caught red-handed hazing a "plebe"
and without even so much as a trial he
was summarily dismissed from the
military academy by the commandant,
which decision is approved today and
as a foot note Secretary Hoot of the
war department says: "Haz'ng must
he stopped at West Point."
The infraction for which Smith finds
himself out of West Point is alleged
in the repo;t to have been "cruel
physical exercise and the recitation of
a humiliating verse which he com
pelled the under classmen to take."
As to the verse, only West Pointers
may imagine. As to the exercise it is
thought it was the weli known hazing
practice cilied "eagling." This exer
cise is executed oy bending the knees
as far as possible toward the ground
and at the same time exteuding the
arms out from the sides to the height
of the shoulders, perpendicular with
the body and gently moving the hands
up and down. The original position
is then resumed and one "eagle" has
been done. The "plebe" soon be
comes weary. Fifty "eagles" produce
fatigue, 100 aching muscles. But the
number required is "X," that is, the
indefinite number whicu can be done
before consciousness reels or cramps
ens-ue.
Second Lieutenant W. Frank Mohr
of Harrisburg, Pa., Thirty-ninth
United States volunteers, has been or
dered to report to the recruiting sta
tion at Fort Crook, Neb., lo assist in
recruiting for the regiment.
Drives Uack the Natives
Manila, Aug. 31.-5:30 p. m. Dis
patches just received from Cebu an
nounce that the American troops
under Colonel Bayless, with two field
pieces, sallied, on Monday, into the
bills against a band of natives who re
cently ambushed fpur of our soldiers
and who have been generally trouble
some. The American force found the
natives entrenched and drove them
from their trenches further into the
enue and $5,194,437 from miscellaneous ' hills. There were no casualties on the
sourses. American side, though there were some
The expenditures amount to $45,518,-: heat prostrations. The natives' loss
0(10. of which 814 981.000 was charged ! i' not known,
T re nary In Fall of Hold.
Washington, Aug. 31. Today's
treasury statement shows that the
amount of net gold on hand was $247,
880,601. This is the largest amount
on hand at one time in the history of
the department, the next largest
amount having been $246,873,0i(J, on
December 31, 1S98. This situation is
accounted for by the fact that during
the last two weeks or more, the rev
enues of the government, ol which
from 80 to 90 per cent are paid in gold,
have largely exceeded the expenditures.
At New York the customs receipts.
with the exception of from 8 to 10 per
cent, are being all paid in gold and at
other important points the excess of
gold has been nearly or quite as large.
The receipts today exceeded the ex-
penditu:es by $1,400,668 and for the
month the excess amounts to nearly
$4 500,000. Sirce July 1, however, a
deficit is shown of $4,036,658 The
total receipts for the month are $49,-
978,173,of which $20,546,697 came from
custcra-, $24,327,039 from internal rev-
A Narrow Escape.
Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart of Groton, S. D. "Was taken
with a bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termi
nated in consumption. Fcur doctors
gave me up. Baying I could live but a
short time. I gave myself dp to my Sav
ior,determined If I could not stay with
my friends on earth, I would meet my
absent ones above. My husband was
advised to get Dr. King's New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds, I gave it a trial,took in all eight
bottles. It has cured me, and thank
God,I am saved and now a well and
healthy woman." Trial bottles free at
F. G. Fricke & Co. Regular size 50c.
and f 1. Guaranteed or price refunded.
Lottery Scheme for Spain.
Under the auspices of the Spanish !
government a great lottery scheme will i
be launched in Madrid August 1, the J
receipts of which, minus the prizes. 1
will be turned over to the government
for its most pressing needs. It Is
thought that by September the sala
ries of civil and military servants re
cently suspended can then be made
good. Circulars are being sent out
all over Europe, and It is expected
that 500,000,000 pesetas, or about $100,
000,000, will be netted by the govern
ment. There are five capital prizes
of 500,000 pesetas each. The lottery
is now new in Spain, but Spanish lot
tery has never been popular in other
states of Europe, Investors preferring
to take their chances with the Dutch
or Prussian lotteries. The Spanish
lottery In 3897 brought the treasury
3,000,000 pesetas, in the same year the
Portuguese lottery gained 1,750,000
milrels (nearly $2,000,000). The lot
tery Is authorized in other countries
of Europe. In Italy last year the
government gained 62.000,000 lire ($12,
400,000), showing that the poor lazza
rone was not without his savings. In
Holland the official lotteries gained
$300,000; In Denmark the winnings
amounted to about half a million
more. But the Prussian lottery, which
is annually operated under the direct
authority of the state, is the moat pop
ular. There are a number of prizes
of 500,000 marks every year, and in
1897 the receipts of the treasurer
amounted to over 100,000,000 marks.
New York Times.
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comfort discovery of tbe age. Cures
swollen feet, blisters and callou spots.
AUen's Foot-lvise is a ceitain cure for
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to the war department, $4,598,000 to
the navy, $13,130,000 to pensions and
the remainder to civil and miscel
laneous interest and Indian accounts.
The Uuited States cruiser Charles
ton landed men, who guirded the city
during the absence of the troops.
5:30 p. m. The Fourth infantry
For August last year, tbe payments to ; having prepared togive the in3urgents-Kyou!d qUickly leave you if you used
the war department amounted to $24,-
115,934.
a warm reception, the latter have
ceased their preparations for an attack
i on Imus.
Hamilton C'ark, of CbauDcey, G..,
says he suffered with itching piles
Pleasantly Entertalued
armed, except those in Johannesburg. From Thursday's Daily
Thoirpntnmirit i.f iirlv irnnl. All The announcemen t of the approach
J " I, . . . . . . . i. r .
ni,. viuiiri Th ing departure or Mrs. Snyder, who left iwemy year ueioio irjiug i o
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.Tnhnnr...rr fnrt hron t r-mrt h- morning lor Tabor her new " iw xaa.e. oai e, wu uuxes oi uicu
fned with several quirk-fires. nome oas given a iresn impetus to t-uuiinco.y u. u.lu
"President Kruger does not heui
social life and the past two weeks
i i : . . i .
tate to express the view that war is v" ruuciJ
almost inevitable. He has stocked the 1,1 ri-vwuiouiu. t icuics, ica
parties and evening parties have fol-
preMdeocy with ample supplies of pro'
visions to secure his own person from
privation, and be is often heard re
peating the S3d psa'. m.
"The Miitabeles are showing signs
of unrest. The Boers are energeti
cally engaged in poisoning the minds
of the natives atrainst the British, and
lowed each other in quick succession
and the end is not yet.
Last evening Mrs. Agnew enter
tained twelve ladies for tea, most de
lightfully. The refreshment table
was beautifully decorated with sweet
peas and fern asparagus, the name
- I .1 . . . . 1 . V : ii .
thpv have aortroached the Zulu Chief P"' l"-o uoiiik small posi
Dinislu, who appears undecided which ers of un5(lue design, forming pleasing
But the Zulus are souvenirs oi tociai event loug to oe re
cause to espouse
preparin? for the expected fighting.
Catktowx, Aug. SO. lhe gov
eminent has refused to provide facili
ties for women and children to leave
Jehannesberg. Thereis great activity
in the Simontawn dock yard in drill
ing men on shore and overhauling
vessels.
Agutaaldo flans Attack
Manila, Aug. 30.-6:30 p. m. It is
reported that Aguinaldo has ordered
the rebel general in the province of
Cavite to close in on and attempt to
take the town of. Imus, and it is added
Beware of
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OLD KISSING CUSTOM.
Dates
and Is
King Cottin. '
For many years the southern s'.j'.es
held what was practically a moso;uiy
of cotton, but within the pa.st few
years other countries have been giv
ing so much attention to this sia;jie
that the south is likely to lose its
prestige In this respect. Russia has
been within the last few years giving
much time and thought, hard work
and acreage to cotton, with results that
are satisfactory to herself and surpris
ing to the public. Fifty years ago Rus
sia had 350,000 spindles; now she has
over 5,000,000, each of which supplies
more than double the old-time amount
of spun goods. Russian cotton is meas
ured by what are called poods, one
pood being about equivalent to thirty
six English rounds avoirdupois. This
enormous output of Russian cotton
shows what progress that country Is
making in. the manufacture of such
goods. In quality it is said to be al
most if not quite equal to the Amer
ican supply, its length and strength
varying but slightly from the best
quoted grades in our own markets.
That Throbbing Headache
CruL
An exchange pictures a small boy
with a hoe in his hand, saying Insinu
atingly to his father: "Say, the fiih
are biting like everything down to th
creek." "Well, sonny," says the father,
reassuringly, "you jest keep on hoeing
potatoes and I guess they won't bite
you."
Austria Has No Colonic.
Austria is the only empire in the
world which has never had colonies, or
even transmarine possessions, in any
quarter of the earth. Her ambition
has -hitherto been purely continental.
Much doing Is not so important a3
veil doing.
SlOO Iteward WlOO.
The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stapes, and that is Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure known to the medical
Iraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional dis
ease, requires a constitutional treatment. Hail's
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces ot the sys
tem, thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they otter One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials.
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membe red.
The ladies who were invited to bid
a final farewell to Mrs. Snyder were:
Mesdames Waugb, Wise, White,
Wagner, Wilson, Atwood, H. Herold,
Chapman, Bennett, Unruh and Fellows.
During the evening some very
charming songs were given, by Miss
Kitty Agnew, Mr. Tucker accompany
ing.
Proverb Proved.
The Parisian editor was greatly
exasperated. He gave expression to
that troops are concentratirg around numerous fervid and more or less lurid
the town from the lake country. ejaculations. "What's the matter?" In-
The rebels, it is further 6aid. have quired his assistant. I was Just get-
an outpest of 700 men on the Dasmari-
nas road, and an equal force in the
town of Anabo. The Americans are
entrenching the town and they have
no fear of the result of any attack by
tho rebels.
ting ready to write about the three
duels I fought to-day when I ran the
point of my pen into my thumb. There
is no use In trying to deny it. The pea
la mightier than the sword."
Send the News to your friends.
from Ancient Times
Still Observed.
Old-fashioned Hungerford is once
more celebrating Hocktide with all its
quaint customs and ancient ceremonies,
says Notes and Queries. This interest
ing ceremony began with the annual
"macaroni supper." and will be con
tinued today, when the two managers
of the rival banks, who have been
elected "tuttimen" for the ensuing
year, go round to the houses of the
tenants in the town and exercise their
prerogative of kissing all the ladies in
each house. Hungerford is one of the
last remaining unreformed boroughs of
England, and still retains its ancient
official nomenclature, electing to have
in place of mayor and corporation, a
constable, a portreeve, a keeper of the
coffers, a hayward. two ale tasters and
a uewman. rne tuttimen (who are
also collectors of the poll tax) have
from time immemorial called at every
house In the borough and received
from each inhabitant, if he be male, a
penny, and in case of the ladies a kiss,
the ceremony being announced from
the balcony of the town hall by a blast
from the Hungerford horn blown-by
the bellman. Afterward a dinner is
held, at which the officers for the en
suing year are elected.
When you want to smoko a 10-cent
cigar try Otto WurlV'Silver Wreath"
union made you can find n ter
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Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thousands
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less merit for sick and nervous head
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health. Easy to take. Try them.
Only 25 cents. Mouey back if not
cured. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
The Forum for September is a num
ber of world-wide interest. Mr. Wil
liam T. Stead, editor "Review of
Reviews," gives his views of lhe
Conference at The Hague;" President
It ibert E. Jones of Hobart college dis
cusses "Washington's Farewell Ad
dress and Its Applications;" Mr. Ra
mon Reyes Lala, a native Filipino,
writes entertainingly of "The People
of the Philippines;" Prof. Rudolf
Eucken of Jena tells of the "Progress
of Philosophy in the Nineteenth Cen
tury;" Charles D-nby, jr., contributes
an article on "Cotton Spinning at
Shanghai:" Sir William II. ltattigan,
an eminent jurist of India, portrays
Indian Famines," and A. Cahan fur
nishes a review of " The v ounger Rus
sian Writers."
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healthy state, worms can find no habi
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For Sale. .
Residence property with five acres
of land, east and adjoining the B. &
Mv lumber. Price $1,200. Inquire at
residence.
The News office is the best equipped
job office in Cass county. First class
work done on short notice.
Her Sadness.
Pa Halloa, Ethel! What's!
wrong?" Ethel "Why. Helen's got
engaged to Tom Barry." Pa "That
worthless young reprobate! No won
der you're sad." Ethel "Oh. it is not
that. I wanled tt marry him njysplf."
Punch
Sealed Proposals.
Sealed bids will be received at tho
otlico of the county clerk until 12
o'clock (noon) of September 5, 1S90,
for hard and soft con' to be delivered
at court house, jail, poor bouse and !
paupers for the ensuing yoi-r. The ,
board reserves the right to reject any !
or all bids. James Rohkktsox. J
County Clerk. J
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